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L'Austral, 8 Night Antique wonders of the Aegean ex Istanbul, Turkey to Athens (Piraeus) Greece

Cruise L'Austral, 8 Night Antique wonders of the Aegean ex Istanbul, Turkey to Athens (Piraeus) Greece
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship L'Austral
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description 8 Night Cruise sailing from Istanbul, Turkey onboard L'Austral
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 17 Jul 2025
Cruise Description Kid Explorers Club in partnership with MAUD FONTENOY FOUNDATION.

Departing from Istanbul, PONANT brings you an itinerary along the coastlines in the Aegean Sea, to discover outstanding natural and historical sites. During this 9-day cruise, L’Austral invites you to a sensorial and cultural journey to the heart of the ancient treasures of Turkey and Greece.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, discover the typical villages of Lefkes and Naoussa on the island of Paros, discover the Monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, where the last book of the New Testament was revealed to John the Apostle, from Patmos, or visit the southern part of charming Symi. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

After a unique sailing experience in the Dardanelles Strait, L’Austral will head towards Bozcaada, a tranquil haven renowned since ancient times for the fruit of its vines. With its charming, cobbled streets, the island reveals a fine combination of Greek and Turkish influences and offers many opportunities to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea.

Head for the Dodecanese islands, at the crossroads of the Orient and the Occident. You will also fall under the spell of charming Patmos. Known as the 'Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea'. This island, where Saint John is said to have written the Apocalypse, offers unique landscapes combining white sandy beaches and rocky coves. The beautiful neoclassical houses surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and cypresses make Symi one of the most beautiful islands in the archipelago.

In the south-eastern Aegean Sea, the Cyclades archipelago invites you to enjoy the wild and appealing beauty of its islands. Amorgos, the easternmost Cyclades Island, is sure to win your heart. Wild and mountainous, Amorgos is a stunning, protected island which has been used for many things including filming Le Grand Bleu. Following an unforgettable sailing experience opposite the Santorini caldera, Paros, renowned for its stunning white marble, offers a real concentration of Greek beauty, with its whitewashed houses, olive groves and ancient monuments. The serene atmosphere of this spiritual centre infuses its sumptuous scenery. The landscapes of Milos, between limestone cliffs and small confidential coves can be discovered in a soothing atmosphere. You will then make a detour via the island of Hydra, famous for its incomparable light and the calm of its small streets on which all motorised traffic is banned.

Athens, the mythical city dominated by the Acropolis and its monuments, which form the most extraordinary architectural and artistic ensemble bequeathed to the world by Ancient Greece, will mark the end of this exceptional odyssey.
Sailing Dates
17 Jul 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $14,620 AU $7,600 AU $4,090
DEL AU $11,750 AU $8,030
PR4 AU $12,370 AU $8,440
PR5 AU $12,990 AU $8,860
PR6 AU $13,760 AU $9,370
DS6 AU $22,410 AU $15,140
PS5 AU $24,910 AU $16,800 AU $8,690
PS6 AU $25,550 AU $17,230 AU $8,910
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
17 Jul 2025 Istanbul, Turkey 6:00 PM
18 Jul 2025 Dardanelles, Turkey
18 Jul 2025 Bozcaada (Tenedos), Turkey 12:00 PM 7:00 PM
19 Jul 2025 Patmos, Greece 12:00 PM 11:00 PM
20 Jul 2025 Symi, Greece 8:00 AM 7:00 PM
21 Jul 2025 Amorgos, Greece 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
21 Jul 2025 Santorini, Greece
22 Jul 2025 Paros, Greece 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
23 Jul 2025 Milos, Greece 6:00 PM
24 Jul 2025 Hydra, Greece 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
25 Jul 2025 Athens (Piraeus) Greece 12:30 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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