Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Valletta
8 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, departing Valletta and calling at Taormina, Gallipoli, Parga, Paxos, Crossing the Corinth Canal and Galaxidi and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Valletta
- Returns
- Athens
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Valletta
Depart 18:00
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
- Day2
Taormina
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
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
- Day3
Gallipoli
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day4
Parga
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:15
- Day5
Paxos
Depart 12:00
- Day6
Crossing the Corinth Canal
Galaxidi
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 13:00
- Day7
Milos
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A volcanic island in the Greek Cyclades, ringed by some of the most unusual coastline in the Aegean. The white cliffs and sea caves of Sarakiniko, the fishing village of Klima and the bay of Adamas draw visitors ashore.
- Sarakiniko cliffs
- Klima village
- Adamas harbour
- Day8
Hydra
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day9
Athens
Upcoming departures
- 14 Jun 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Valletta FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Valletta, Taormina, Gallipoli, Parga, Paxos, Crossing the Corinth Canal, Galaxidi, Milos, Hydra and Athens.
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 Valletta and ends in Athens.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 14 Jun 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.