Treasures of the Mediterranean - Southbound 2020

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Small Ship Cruise
Sail aboard Le Ponant through the Mediterranean on one of our most popular small ship cruises – a weeklong voyage to Corsica, Sicily, Malta and the Amalfi Coast, plus the islands of Lipari, Ponza, and Stromboli – and take in the Côte d'Azur, Provence and Monte-Carlo on a two-night land stay.

Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • This is the Mediterranean as you’ve always dreamed it should be... explored aboard a sailing ship small enough to reach remote
    • treasured islands that larger vessels overlook... a Mediterranean cruise doesn't get any better than this!Discover the islands of Lipari
    • Ponza
    • Stromboli
    • Corsica
    • Sicily
    • Elba and Malta... see fortified medieval towns
    • ornate cathedrals
    • ancient castles
    • and the dramatic cliffside drive along the Amalfi Coast on the Italian mainland... feel like a jetsetter pulling into ports aboard Le Ponant

What's this trip about?

    Sail aboard Le Ponant through the Mediterranean on one of our most popular small ship cruises – a weeklong voyage to Corsica, Sicily, Malta and the Amalfi Coast, plus the islands of Lipari, Ponza, and Stromboli – and take in the Côte d'Azur, Provence and Monte-Carlo on a two-night land stay.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Nice, France
End CityValletta

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • France
  • Monaco
  • Italy
  • Malta

Attractions

  • Elba
  • Ponza
  • Sicily
  • Valletta

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Visit six Mediterranean islands best accessed by small ship Explore the walled medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Monte-Carlo and Nice All gratuities to Tauck Director, ship staff and local guides included Only 32 guests aboard Le Ponant – for club-like cruising that rewards with more personalized services Tauck’s private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,965

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 Arrive Nice / Monte-Carlo

Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Fairmont Monte Carlo.
A transfer is included from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport to the Fairmont Monte Carlo in Monaco. Your hotel is in the heart of Monte-Carlo, where the Principality is right at your doorstep. Meet your traveling companions this evening at a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. MEALS : D LODGING : Fairmont Monte Carlo PORTOFCALL : Monte-Carlo, Monaco

Day 2 A day in magical Monte-Carlo
You’ll discover much more about Monaco this morning when you get a taste of what life is like on the chic French Riviera during a walking tour of Monte-Carlo and a visit to the royal palace and gardens in Monaco-Ville. The remainder of the day is free to spend as you wis...
Day 3 Nice, Saint-Paul-de-Vence & embark Le Ponant
Depart Monte-Carlo and travel along the French Riviera to Nice, where you’ll take a walking tour; see landmarks that recall the days when Czarist aristocrats and British royals wintered here, including the Promenade des Anglais along the seafront and the flower market in...
Day 4 Exploring Napoleon's island of Elba
Le Ponant calls this morning on the secluded harbor of Portoferraio on the island of Elba. Here you'll learn about the isolated life of Napoleon Bonaparte on Elba, who spent a brief exile here in 1814 prior to his daring escape. Visit Villa San Martino, where the erstwhi...
Day 5 Corsica's hidden harbor of Bonifacio
Sail into the nearly hidden Corsican port of Bonifacio with a deep, narrow harbor sitting at the base of sheer limestone cliffs; your entrance into the harbor aboard Le Ponant will be remembered forever... keep your camera at the ready! The fortified 12th-century town is...
Day 6 Ponza and cruising the Mediterranean
Arrive on Ponza, the largest island in Italy’s Pontine Archipelago. Some of the island's most recognizable sights include dramatic coves and cliffs, while the main town features yellow and pink houses, and a harbor full of fishing boats. Spend the morning exploring befor...
Day 7 Spectacular Amalfi Coast & Ravello or Positano
Today, Le Ponant calls on mainland Italy and the picturesque towns of Amalfi and Ravello on the fabled Amalfi Coast. Go ashore via Zodiac and explore the region on a guided walking tour of the town of Amalfi, and a drive along the dramatic Amalfi Coast, one of the most s...
Day 8 Lipari and the fiery lava of Stromboli
The largest of the Aeolian Islands and noted for its colorful houses, Lipari sits on red volcanic rock and resembles “a wall of bronze,” according to the Greek poet Homer. Archaeological remains found have yielded clues to civilizations which date to 1700 BC, including t...
Day 9 Cliff-top Taormina on Sicily
With Le Ponant anchored at Giardini-Naxos, transfer ashore by Zodiac for sightseeing in Sicily. Begin with a visit to Taormina, a terraced town clinging to high cliffs on the east coast of Sicily with Mt. Etna towering in the distance sightseeing. A guided tour takes you...
Day 10 A day well spent on Malta
Early this morning Le Ponant docks in the Grand Harbour (Port of Valletta) where you’ll disembark. Rich in historic treasures, Valletta was founded by the Knights of St. John in the 16th century. A guided tour of Malta includes the medieval walled city of Mdina, perched ...
Day 11 Journey Home

Tour ends: Valletta, Malta.
A transfer from The Phoenicia Malta to Malta International Airport is included. Please allow 3 hours for flight check-in. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Valletta, Malta

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Price From $8,990
Price per day$817
Last Updated: 2/17/2023

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Tauck/Aon terrible travel insurance

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