Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Champlain October 4-12 2028 EC041028 Cruise & Offers
Athens (Greece) to Athens (Greece)
Review Greek Coast & Aegean Islands, voyage EC041028, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
October 4, 2028 to October 12, 2028 · Voyage EC041028
Ports & shore experiences
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Days 1 & 9
October 4, 2028 & October 12, 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 · October 4, 2028Departure 18:00 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
- Day 9 · October 12, 2028Disembarkation: 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.
Day 2
October 5, 2028Skiathos
Destination overview
The small island of Skiathos is one of the treasures of the Aegean Sea, particularly appreciated for its magnificent beaches with turquoise waters, and also famous as one of the sites where the film Mamma Mia ! was shot You will immediately fall under the charm of the main town, Skiathos, with its white houses, narrow streets and typical restaurants.
- Day 2 · October 5, 2028Arrival 12:00 · Departure 22:30
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
October 6, 2028Volos
Destination overview
Volos, one of the biggest port cities in Greece, is located at the foot of Mount Pelion . According to mythology, Mount Pelion was a place of celebration for gods and heroes, and the home of the centaurs. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 3 · October 6, 2028Arrival 07:00 · 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 4
October 7, 2028Thessaloniki
Destination overview
Thessaloniki, Greece’s second city after Athens, is in the Macedonia region, on the shores of the Aegean Sea. Visiting its historic centre means exploring the entire history of ancient civilisations and peoples: Roman, Greek, Ottoman, Jewish, Byzantine, and so on.
- Day 4 · October 7, 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 5
October 8, 2028Sailing along Mount Athos
Destination overview
PONANT publishes Sailing along Mount Athos 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 5 · October 8, 2028No port clock time published
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 5
October 8, 2028Limnos Island
Destination overview
A volcanic island located near the Dardanelles Strait, Limnos was venerated during Antiquity. Legend has it that Hephaestus, the god of fire, had his forge here. Now one of Greece’s major seaside resorts, Lemnos offers its visitors many superb sandy beaches .
- Day 5 · October 8, 2028Arrival 13:00 · 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 6
October 9, 2028Kusadasi
Destination overview
The attractive seaside resort of Kusadasi is located in a gulf on the western coast of Turkey. You can bathe there in clear waters or stroll along the coastal walk, in the shade of palms. In the historical district, you can take a mosey down the narrow streets and explore the colourful shops in the bazaar.
- Day 6 · October 9, 2028Arrival 12:00 · 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 7
October 10, 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 7 · October 10, 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 8
October 11, 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 8 · October 11, 2028Arrival 08:00 · Departure 16:00
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 Athens (Greece) aboard Le Champlain
On October 4-12 2028, Le Champlain sails 8 nights from Athens (Greece) to Athens (Greece). Greek Coast & Aegean Islands brings together Skiathos, Volos, Thessaloniki, Sailing along Mount Athos, 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 10 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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