Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Bougainville August 3-14 2028 EG030828 Cruise & Offers
Athens (Greece) to Palermo, Sicily (Italy)
Review Escapade between Greek islands and Italian treasures, voyage EG030828, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
August 3, 2028 to August 14, 2028 · Voyage EG030828
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
August 3, 2028Athens
Destination overview
The Greek capital city is located on the edge of the Saronic gulf, in the east of the country. It bears a plural name in reference to the first villages that surround the Acropolis. You will be enchanted by the rocky plateau presided by its monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage.
- Day 1 · August 3, 2028Departure 19:00 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 2
August 4, 2028Patmos
Destination overview
Patmos is one of the legendary must-see islands in the Dodecanese. This is where Saint John resided, presumed author of the last book in the Bible. The cave of the Apocalypse and the Saint John Monastery are dedicated to him.
- Day 2 · August 4, 2028Arrival 12:00 · Departure 21:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 3
August 5, 2028Symi
Destination overview
A simply ravishing gem in the Dodecanese, Symi is located north-west of Rhodes. This island of cypress forests, vineyards and olive orchards, possesses a capital city of the same name that is as colourful as the surrounding countryside. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 3 · August 5, 2028Arrival 08:00 · Departure 22:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 4
August 6, 2028Nisyros
Destination overview
Another best kept secret of the Dodecanese, Nisyros Island is located to the north-west of Rhodes. Its capital is Mandraki. As you approach by sea, you’ll be dazzled by the white houses spread out below the hillsides planted with fig and olive trees.
- Day 4 · August 6, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 5
August 7, 2028Syros
Destination overview
Located to the west of Mykonos, Syros is an attractive island in the Cyclades . The island has been inhabited since ancient times and Ermoupolis, its capital, built in an amphitheatre, is spread over two hills. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 5 · August 7, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 20:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 6
August 8, 2028Crossing the Corinth Canal
Destination overview
PONANT publishes Crossing the Corinth Canal as a sailing, scenic or transit segment within The Mediterranean, rather than as a conventional port call. The dates and any displayed timing reproduce only the verified schedule. Views and wildlife encounters vary with the route, daylight, weather and operating conditions.
- Day 6 · August 8, 2028No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Day 6
August 8, 2028Hydra
Destination overview
This unusual gem belonging to the Saronic islands is located to the east of the Peloponnese. There are no cars here. Named after the island, the harbour town is layered up the slopes of a mountainous bay. You may be surprised to see beautiful stone mansions.
- Day 6 · August 8, 2028Arrival 08:00 · Departure 15:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 7
August 9, 2028Galaxidi
Destination overview
Encircled by captivating arid mountains and a sea front of unrivalled beauty, picturesque Galaxidi stands proudly in the Gulf of Corinth, on the shores of Krisaikos Bay. You will fall in love with the authentic character of this preserved and majestic town, with its paved little streets edged with former.
- Day 7 · August 9, 2028Arrival 06:00 · Departure 14:30
Verified shore experiences
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Day 8
August 10, 2028Paxos
Destination overview
Near the pretty port of Gaios, discover Paxos , a lush hideaway resting in the Ionian Sea. The island is planted with cypresses and ancient olive trees that once provided oil to Venice. The architecture is marked by a distinct Venetian influence.
- Day 8 · August 10, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 20:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 9
August 11, 2028Gallipoli
Destination overview
Gallipoli , which comes from the Greek kalle polis, meaning beautiful town, is very aptly named. Located on the heel of the boot, the town known as “the pearl of Puglia” has many attractions. The whiteness of its façades recalls its Greek origins while its architecture echoes its multiple influences.
- Day 9 · August 11, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 20:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 10
August 12, 2028Taormina, Sicily
Destination overview
Located on Sicily’s eastern coast, in the province of Messina, the seaside town of Taormina is Sicily’s Saint-Tropez, boasting heritage sites, secluded beaches and luxury shopping. You can visit its medieval centre, suspended 300 metres above sea level, where terraces offer a spectacular view of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Day 10 · August 12, 2028Arrival 13:30 · Departure 22:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 11
August 13, 2028Lipari, Aeolian Islands
Destination overview
Of the seven Aeolian islands, this is the largest and the most populated. Lying off the north coast of Sicily, in the Tyrrhenian sea, Lipari is one of UNESCO’s marvellous World Heritage sites. Its lava stone quarries and obsidian flow of Rocce Rosse are indications of its volcanic nature.
- Day 11 · August 13, 2028Arrival 08:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Day 12
August 14, 2028Palermo, Sicily
Destination overview
Palermo is the guardian of the Sicilian soul. Many have been attracted to this city, the largest capital of the Italian islands. Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans... Palermo is a rich culmination of so many cultural influences as seen in the Moorish designs on the cathedral, and the Byzantine.
- Day 12 · August 14, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Disembarkation: 08:00
Verified shore experiences
No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.
Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.
A closer look at this sailing
Athens (Greece) to Palermo, Sicily (Italy) aboard Le Bougainville
On August 3-14 2028, Le Bougainville sails 11 nights from Athens (Greece) to Palermo, Sicily (Italy). Escapade between Greek islands and Italian treasures brings together Patmos, Symi, Nisyros, Syros, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.
This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 13 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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