Under Sail from Sicily to the Greek Islands
Aboard Le Ponant, you will sail between Italian effervescence and the gentle Greek way of life. From Palermo to Athens, from Roman villas to Greek temples, from lively markets to l...
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Ports of Call & Itinerary
7-night voyage departing Palermo, arriving Lavrion.
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Under Sail from Sicily to the Greek Islands
7 ports plotted · click a marker for details
Day 1
Palermo , Italy
Friday, 09/06/2028
Once the intellectual capital of southern Europe, Palermo has always been at the crossroads of civilization. Favorably situated on a crescent-shaped bay at the foot of Monte Pellegrino, it has attracted almost every culture touching the Mediterranean world. To Palermo's credit, it has absorbed these diverse cultures into a unique personality that is at once Arab and Christian, Byzantine and Roman, Norman and Italian. The city's heritage encompasses all of Sicily's varied ages, but its distinctive aspect is its Arab-Norman identity, an improbable marriage that, mixed in with Byzantine and Jewish elements, created some resplendent works of art. No less noteworthy than the architecture is Palermo's chaotic vitality, on display at some of Italy's most vibrant outdoor markets, public squares, street bazaars, and food vendors, and above all in its grand climax of Italy's most spectacular passeggiata (the leisurely social stroll along the principal thoroughfare).
Day 2
Reggio di Calabria , Italy
Saturday, 10/06/2028
Day 3
Taormina , Italy
Sunday, 11/06/2028
The medieval cliff-hanging town of Taormina is overrun with tourists, yet its natural beauty is still hard to dispute. The view of the sea and Mt. Etna from its jagged cactus-covered cliffs is as close to perfection as a panorama can get—especially on clear days, when the snowcapped volcano's white puffs of smoke rise against the blue sky. Writers have extolled Taormina's beauty almost since it was founded in the 6th century BC by Greeks from nearby Naxos; Goethe and D. H. Lawrence were among its well-known enthusiasts. The town's boutique-lined main streets get old pretty quickly, but the many hiking paths that wind through the beautiful hills surrounding Taormina promise a timeless alternative. A trip up to stunning Castelmola (whether on foot or by car) should also be on your itinerary.
Day 5
Fiskárdo , Greece
Tuesday, 13/06/2028
Day 6
Pýlos , Greece
Wednesday, 14/06/2028
Day 7
Spetses , Greece
Thursday, 15/06/2028
Day 8
Lavrion , Greece
Friday, 16/06/2028
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Upper decks balcony stateroom
172 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Junior Suite
226 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Prestige Suite
290 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Privilege suite
522 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Grand Privilege Suite
527 sqft · Up to 5 guests
Owner's Suite
505 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Balcony
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper decks balcony stateroom · 172 sqft | MGP Mistral Prestige Stateroom | Enquire → | ||
| SB Alizes Stateroom | Enquire → | |||
| SBP Alizes Prestige Stateroom | Enquire → | |||
| GPV Alizes Grand Privilege Suite | Enquire → |
Upper decks balcony stateroom · 172 sqft
MGP Mistral Prestige Stateroom
Upper decks balcony stateroom · 172 sqft
SB Alizes Stateroom
Upper decks balcony stateroom · 172 sqft
SBP Alizes Prestige Stateroom
Upper decks balcony stateroom · 172 sqft
GPV Alizes Grand Privilege Suite
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Suite · 226 sqft | JS Mistral Junior Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Prestige Suite · 290 sqft | PS Mistral Prestige Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Privilege suite · 522 sqft | PV Alizes Privilege Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Grand Privilege Suite · 527 sqft | GPV Alizes Grand Privilege Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Owner's Suite · 505 sqft | SA Zephyr Owner Suite | Enquire → |
Junior Suite · 226 sqft
JS Mistral Junior Suite
Prestige Suite · 290 sqft
PS Mistral Prestige Suite
Privilege suite · 522 sqft
PV Alizes Privilege Suite
Grand Privilege Suite · 527 sqft
GPV Alizes Grand Privilege Suite
Owner's Suite · 505 sqft
SA Zephyr Owner Suite
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Your Ship
Le Ponant
Sail on board the world's first sailboat to achieve the Relais & Châteaux label, combining refinement, serenity and navigation in harmony with the elements.
