Cruise itinerary
8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Piraeus
8 nights · Mediterranean · 8 ports of call
8-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Le Bougainville, departing Piraeus and calling at Hydra, Corinth Canal, Giardini Naxos, Gaeta, Porto Santo Stefano and Calvi, Corsica and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Bougainville
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Piraeus
- Returns
- Villefranche-sur-Mer
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Piraeus
Depart 22:00
The ancient harbour of Athens and Greece's principal cruise port. Ferries fan out to the Aegean islands from its quays, while the Acropolis, the Plaka district and the National Archaeological Museum sit a short metro ride inland.
- Gateway to Athens
- Acropolis
- Aegean ferries
- Day2
Hydra
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day3
Corinth Canal
Arrive 21:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Giardini Naxos
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 14:00
A seaside resort on the east coast of Sicily, set along a sandy bay below the hilltop town of Taormina. Snow-capped Mount Etna rises inland, and the ancient Greek theatre and stepped streets of Taormina are a short ride up from the shore.
- Taormina
- Mount Etna
- Isola Bella
- Day6
Gaeta
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day7
Porto Santo Stefano
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A fishing town and harbour on Tuscany's Monte Argentario promontory, looking across to the island of Giglio. Seafood restaurants line the waterfront, and the sandbars of the Orbetello lagoon and Maremma coast lie close by.
- Argentario coast
- Giglio ferry
- Orbetello lagoon
- Day8
Calvi, Corsica
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A port on the north-west coast of Corsica, set beneath a Genoese citadel above a curving bay. Its beach, marina and ramparts anchor the town, with the red rock of the Calanche and the hill villages of the Balagne nearby.
- Genoese citadel
- Calvi beach
- Balagne villages
- Day9
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Arrive 07:00
A deep-water bay on the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco, framed by steep pastel hillsides. The sheltered harbour is a classic tender anchorage, with a baroque old town behind the waterfront and easy connections along the coast to Nice and Monte Carlo.
- Old town
- Riviera coast
- Nice & Monaco access
Upcoming departures
- 31 Jul 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Piraeus FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Piraeus, Hydra, Corinth Canal, Giardini Naxos, Gaeta, Porto Santo Stefano, Calvi, Corsica and Villefranche-sur-Mer.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Piraeus and ends in Villefranche-sur-Mer.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Bougainville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 31 Jul 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.