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Western Mediterranean from Nice, France with the Le Bougainville

Ponant
Private balcony in all cabins
Intimate cruising experience with 5-star service
Elegant and open design

Destination

Mediterranean Sea

Trip Duration

11 nights

Cruise Ship

Le Bougainville

Cruise Company

Ponant

Start Port

Nice, France

End Port

Nice, France

Itinerary

Depart 18:00

Nice is the capital of the Cote d'Azur. With almost 350,000 inhabitants, Nice is also the fifth largest city in France. Its geographically and climatically favorable location makes Nice a very popular location for tourists.

Arrive 07:00

Depart 23:00

Livorno is situated on the Western coast of Tuscany, and is a major Italian port. In spite of the large-scale destruction during the second World War II, the city still has many historic buildings, most of which can be explored with guided tours. The Fortezza Vechia is an example of these historic forts and climbing to the top of the Mástio di Matilde will provide you with a great view of the city and port. The Terrazza Mascagni is a wide promenade on the waterfront and is ideal for taking a stroll and enjoying the views as the sun goes down on the Ligurian Sea.

Arrive 08:00

Depart 14:30

Portoferraio is the capital of Elba in the Tuscany region of Italy. Napoleon Bonaparte's winter residence is without doubt the main attraction. The single-storey building with a garden can be visited for a fee.

Arrive 12:30

Depart 20:00

A fabulous scenery, the scent of lemon, crystal clear waters, lush vegetation and numerous bays along the coast are just some of the outstanding features of the city of Amalfi. The extent of the city's beauty does not end there! There are gorgeous pastel-coloured houses built atop the steep cliffs. As for sights worth seeing, there's plenty of that as well! Swing by the old shipyard or visit the Civic Museum or the Sant'Andreas Cathedral, which dates back to the 10th century, to really get a memorable experience!

Arrive 07:30

Depart 09:00

Stromboli is an italian Island, lying on the Mediterranean Sea, to the north of Sicily. Along with its neighbouring islands, Stromboli is part of the Aeolian islands. The main attraction of the island is its eponymous still active volcano.

Arrive 11:30

Depart 18:00

The Italian island of Lipari is situated in the province of Messina. A castle sits on a small hill and is well worth seeing. Inside the castle is the cathedral of San Bartolome.

Arrive 08:00

Depart 23:30

Palermo is located on the north coast of Sicily. In Palermo, you will find many attractions, from beautiful churches to palaces to museums and galleries. The many city's cafes invite you to enjoy a tasty beverage while watching the colorful life go by.

Arrive 07:00

Depart 16:00

The city of Trapani is situated on a jutting promontory at the foot of Mount Erice in Sicily, and is known for its salt production. Visit the 17th Century Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the Salt Museum and the Palazzo del Governo, the seat of the provincial government.

Arrive 07:30

Depart 16:00

Cagliari, the largest city in Sardinia is home to the beautiful Cathedral of Caliagri which should be top on your to-visit list. The city offers beautiful sights for visiting such as its wooden carved crypts and towers, from atop of which you can enjoy a view of the entire gulf of Cagilari.

Arrive 08:30

Depart 21:30

Bonifacio is located on the French island of Corsica. This city is known for its stunning location atop 60 meter high cliffs and its sandy beaches attract thousands of tourists every year.

What’s included:

11 nights cruise

  • Shore excursions (please ask your cruise consultant if it applies to your sailing*)
  • A cruise from/to Nice, France on board the Le Bougainville
  • All main meals (excluding specialty restaurants)
  • Port charges and taxes
  • Accommodation in booked cabin

Other Information

  • Hotels
  • Wide variety of shore excursions
  • Rental vehicles
  • Travel insurance
  • Flights
  • Transfers

You will be sailing on:

Le Bougainville

Le Bougainville is the third in Ponant's new ship series - luxurious, elegant and intimate. Explore Africa, Asia, the Adriatic and the Mediterranean on board this magnificent ship.

Launch Date:

2019

Passengers:

184
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Who is traveling?

Adults18+ years
2
Kids0-17 years
0
  • 2 Adults

  • 11 nights

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Western Mediterranean from Nice, France with the Le Bougainville