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Ancient Splendours of Greece & Egypt

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 Cruise Length
11 Days
 Cruise Starts
Aqaba
 Cruise Finishes
Athens
11 Day Ancient Splendours of Greece & Egypt Itinerary (Ponant)
Countries Explored: Jordan, Egypt, Greece
Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Ship Class
Ponant Explorers
Passengers
184
Crew
118
Launched
2022
Cruise Code
AQJATH10

Overview

This 11-day itinerary combining history and archaeology will take you from Jordan to Greece. During your cruise, Le Jacques-Cartier will visit several unmissable sites between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. After your embarkation in Aqaba, Jordan's only port, you will reach Ain Soukhna, the gateway to the Great Pyramids of Egypt. You will cross the world-famous Suez Canal, built by Ferdinand de Lesseps and widened recently to facilitate trade.

You will then join Rhodes, whose old medieval town, built by the Knights of St John, is surrounded by ramparts. It is the largest of...read more the Dodecanese islands and was once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: its famous Colossus. Le Jacques-Cartier will then take you to Patmos, also known as the 'Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea', this divine island where Saint John is said to have received his visions features unique landscapes that blend long white beaches with rocky coves.

You will discover Delos, a minuscule island in the Cyclades archipelago. According to mythology, Apollo was born here. Like an open-air museum, Delos offers unique testimony of the civilisations that followed one another in the Aegean world. Next comes Mykonos, its beaches and windmills, with Alefkandra, a district that is typical of the island, with houses built right on the water's edge. Le Jacques-Cartier will then head towards Paros. Nestling in the heart of the Cyclades archipelago, this island reputed for its sublime white marble offers a real concentration of Greek beauty, from whitewashed houses to olive groves to ancient monuments.

Le Jacques-Cartier will finally set sail to the charming town of Nafplion, the departure point for visiting the famous Epidaurus Theatre and the Mycenae site, listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Your cruise will end in Athens, the mythical city dominated by the Acropolis and its monuments that form the most extraordinary architectural and artistic collection bequeathed by Ancient Greece to the rest of the world.

Cruise Itinerary

 
Arrive
Depart

Day 1: Aqaba
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18:00
Day 2: Cruising At Sea
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Day 3: Ain Sukhna
06:00
19:00
Day 4: Crossing The Suez Canal
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Day 5: Cruising At Sea
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Day 6: Rhodes
07:00
18:30
Day 7: Patmos
07:00
18:30
Day 8: Delos
07:00
12:30
Day 8: Mykonos
14:30
23:00
Day 9: Paros
08:00
18:00
Day 10: Nafplion
08:00
18:30
Day 11: Athens
06:00
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Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Transfers to and/or from the ship port may be required.

Life Onboard Le Jacques Cartier

Le Jacques Cartier
Le Jacques Cartier

With the hallmarks of Ponant’s elegant decor and chic sophistication, Le Jacques Cartier showcases luxury innovations. Read more

Balcony Staterooms and Suites
Balcony Staterooms and Suites

Choose from a range of staterooms and suites, all of which face the ocean with private balconies. Read more

Relaxed Dining Settings
Relaxed Dining Settings

Enjoy indoor and outdoor dining in the main restaurant or casual dining at the grill. Read more

Inside the Blue Eye
Inside the Blue Eye

The underwater lounge where you can watch the marine world go by, is a real wow factor. Read more

The Adjustable Marina
The Adjustable Marina

The innovative marina at the stern of the ship offers easy embarkation and mulitple uses for guests. Read more

Infinity Pool Days
Infinity Pool Days

Enjoy ocean views from the stern of the ship as you dip in the glass walled infinity pool. Read more

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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Ponant. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Ponant. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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