Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Nice
7 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, departing Nice and calling at Portoferraio, Bonifacio, Corsica, Cagliari, Palermo, Taormina and Siracuse, Sicily and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Nice
- Returns
- Valletta
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Nice
Depart 17:30
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
- Day2
Portoferraio
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day3
Bonifacio, Corsica
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day4
Cagliari
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
The capital of Sardinia, an Italian port set across hills above the Gulf of the Angels. Its fortified Castello quarter looks down over the harbour, with a long city beach at Poetto and the Roman amphitheatre among its older landmarks.
- Castello quarter
- Poetto Beach
- Roman amphitheatre
- Day5
Palermo
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 17:30
The capital of Sicily, a port city layered with Arab, Norman, and Baroque history on the island's north coast. Palermo is known for its mosaic-rich Cappella Palatina, lively street-food markets, and the Norman cathedral at nearby Monreale.
- Cappella Palatina
- Ballarò market
- Monreale mosaics
- Day6
Taormina
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day7
Siracuse, Sicily
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
A historic city on the southeast coast of Sicily, once among the greatest powers of the ancient Greek world. The island of Ortigia holds its baroque core and a temple-turned-cathedral, beside a vast archaeological park with a Greek theatre.
- Ortigia island
- Greek theatre
- Baroque cathedral
- Day8
Valletta
Arrive 07:00
Malta's fortified harbour capital, built by the Knights of St. John on a peninsula between two deep ports. Honey-coloured limestone defines St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace and the bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour.
- Grand Harbour
- St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Upper Barrakka Gardens
Upcoming departures
- 7 Jun 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Nice FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Nice, Portoferraio, Bonifacio, Corsica, Cagliari, Palermo, Taormina, Siracuse, Sicily and Valletta.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Nice and ends in Valletta.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Jun 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.