Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Athens
8 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard Le Bougainville, departing Athens and calling at Hydra, Crossing the Corinth Canal, Galaxidi, At Sea, Taormina and Gaeta and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Bougainville
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Athens
- Returns
- Nice
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Athens
Depart 22:00
- Day2
Hydra
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day3
Crossing the Corinth Canal
Galaxidi
Arrive 14:30 · Depart 21:00
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Taormina
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 14:00
A hilltop town on Sicily's east coast, perched above the Ionian Sea with Mount Etna on the horizon. Its ancient Greek theatre, medieval lanes and gardens look down on the coast, with the beaches of Giardini Naxos and Isola Bella below.
- Greek Theatre
- Isola Bella
- Mount Etna views
- 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
Nice
Arrive 07:00
The capital of the French Riviera, curving along the pebbled Baie des Anges. The seafront Promenade des Anglais runs past the ochre lanes of the old town, and Monaco, Èze and the rest of the Côte d'Azur lie a short drive along the coast.
- Promenade des Anglais
- Vieux Nice
- Baie des Anges
Upcoming departures
- 31 Jul 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Athens FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Athens, Hydra, Crossing the Corinth Canal, Galaxidi, At Sea, Taormina, Gaeta, Porto Santo Stefano, Calvi, Corsica and Nice.
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 Athens and ends in Nice.
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.