Cruise Collection 2019 Brochure

The Great Corsican Loop ABOARD THE LE PONANT

Pristine nature, idyllic beaches, enchanting port cities, secret coves, and rocky headlands: the Mediterranean is simply enchanting. On this exciting cruise, discover the island of Elba, where Napoleon resided during his exile, and Corsica, the renowned “Ile de Beauté.” Stops include Bonifacio, a fortress sculpted by wind and spray, Cargèse, with its ancient Greek heritage, and Calvi, a city of great charm and beauty.

DAYS 1-4 NICE TO PORTO SANTO STEFANO From Nice, capital of the Cote d’Azur, cruise to the isle of Elba. Optional excursions include a visit to Napoleon’s imperial residence, the Palazzina dei Mulini, whose gardens offer outstanding views of the sea. Another option brings you past beautiful bays and white-sand beaches to the fishermen’s harbor of Porto Azzurro, dominated by an ancient medieval fortress.

TRIP COST From $4,450 Price is per person and depends on cabin type set on a turquoise-emerald sea. Cargèse, “the most Greek of Corsican villages,” has traditional white houses with blue shutters. Explore the picturesque villages of the Balagne region, with a stop for an olive oil tasting, and visit the ancient Genoese stronghold of Calvi before cruising back to Nice. DAYS 5-8 BONIFACIO TO NICE On Corsica, stroll the cobblestone streets of Bonifacio and explore the Lavezzi Islands, a marine sanctuary

Nice

Portoferraio

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Island of Elba

Calvi

Porto Santo Stefano

CORSICA

Cargèse

TYRRHENIAN SEA

50 mi

50 km

DATES Jul 25-Aug 1, 2019

Sant’Amanza

Bonifacio

Jewels of the Cyclades ABOARD THE GALILEO

Unlock the wonders of Greece’s Cyclades, an island group forming a rough circle in the blue Aegean Sea. The sea cliffs of Folegandros, the sacred isle of Delos, breathtaking Santorini, the whitewashed villages of Mykonos—they’re all on this journey, along with fascinating sites of antiquity, hidden coves (great swimming in beautiful bays!), postcard-perfect beaches, and a fantastic cuisine born of the sea.

DAYS 1-3 ATHENS TO SANTORINI Embark and cruise to the tiny isle of Poliegos, known for its amazing beaches. After a swim and barbecue, sail to Folegandros, where you’ll dine at a traditional Greek taverna. In Santorini, explore Fira, the capital, with an optional excursion to the archaeological excavations at Akrotiri, and stunning Oia, with its breathtaking view over the caldera.

TRIP COST From $2,590 Price is per person and depends on cabin type enjoy its sandy beaches or stroll through town, then head to Kythnos to swim in Kolones Bay. Depart on Day 8 via Athens. DAYS 4-8 PAROS TO KYTHNOS Visit Parikia and the quaint village of Naoussa on Paros, then take optional tours of the ruins on Delos, Greece’s most sacred island. Stop at one of Mykonos’ beautiful bays for a swim before calling at Mykonos town. On Syros,

AEGEAN SEA

Athens

50 mi

50 km

Syros

Mykonos

Poros

Kythnos

Delos

GREEK ISLES

Paros

Antiparos

Poliegos

DATES Weekly departures Apr-Oct

Folegandros

Santorini

SEA OF CRETE

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