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L'Austral, 7 Night From the City of the Gods to the City of the Doges with the Paris Opera Ballet ex Athens (Piraeus) Greece to Venice, Ital

Cruise L'Austral, 7 Night From the City of the Gods to the City of the Doges with the Paris Opera Ballet ex Athens (Piraeus) Greece to Venice, Ital
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship L'Austral
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Athens (Piraeus) Greece onboard L'Austral
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 01 Aug 2024
Cruise Description Classical, contemporary… Join the dance on this unique cruise resulting from a brand-new partnership with the Paris Opera Ballet and featuring ballerinas Valentine Colasante and Mathieu Ganio, accompanied by several dancers from the company.

Over 8 days, between Athens and Venice, come and experience a choreographic itinerary, with stage performances both on board and on land, dance and classical bar lessons, dance conferences, and screenings followed by discussions.

After your mythical and remarkable crossing of the Corinth Canal, you will fall under the spell of the island of Itea, not far from the marvellous archaeological site of Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Temple of Apollo stood here, constructed in the 4th century BC.

Next Corfu, the most famous Ionian island, will reveal the hidden treasures of its Greco-Byzantine and Venetian architectural heritage. It is the northernmost island in the Ionia Sea, both mountainous and woody, and its fascinating landscapes have inspired painters and writers such as Goethe, Alfred Sisley and Lawrence Durrell.

L’Austral will continue sailing north to the Adriatic Sea. The majestic, grandiose, iconic Bay of Kotor will stretch out before you. There is an air of the Norwegian fjords here in its sparkling blue waters. Nestling in the heart of a bay surrounded by rocky and woody summits, the city of Kotor will surprise you, as you stroll through the narrow little streets of its old town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its mediaeval architecture.

You will now leave the shores of Montenegro for Croatia. You will sail along the coast to reach the mythical city of Dubrovnik. In the aptly named “Pearl of the Adriatic”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will be inspired by its millennia-old history, fascinated by its limestone cliffs sculpted by the wind and marvel at the heritage of its old town.

After a stopover on the magnificent island of Hvar, the last stage of your journey will take you to the charming city of Rovinj. An unexpected interlude, perfect for discovering this city with Venetian influences. Moreover, it proudly bears Venice’s symbolic winged lion on the Balbi's Arch.

As a grand finale, Venice the Serenissima, which is home, among other sites, to the mythical St Mark’s Square or the sumptuous Doge’s Palace, will mark the end of this enchanted moment.
Sailing Dates
01 Aug 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
1 Aug 2024 Athens (Piraeus) Greece 9:00 PM
2 Aug 2024 Corinth Canal, Greece
2 Aug 2024 Itea, Greece 2:00 PM 7:15 PM
3 Aug 2024 Corfu, Greece 12:30 PM 6:30 PM
4 Aug 2024 Kotor, Montenegro 1:30 PM 7:00 PM
5 Aug 2024 Dubrovnik, Croatia 7:00 AM 10:30 PM
6 Aug 2024 Hvar, Croatia 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
7 Aug 2024 Rovinj, Croatia 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
8 Aug 2024 Venice, Italy 6:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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