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Le Dumont d'Urville September 29-October 7 2027 EU290927 Cruise & Offers
Venice (Italy) to Athens (Greece)
Review Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens – with Smithsonian Journeys, voyage EU290927, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
September 29, 2027 to October 7, 2027 · Voyage EU290927
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
September 29, 2027Venice
Destination overview
Proud and eternal, Venice has reigned on its lagoon ever since the 6th century. You may think you know this city before even setting foot here. You will inevitably fall in love with the charm of the innumerable treasures of the Serenissima: Saint Mark’s square, the basilica , Doges palace, the Grand Canal and the gondolas.
- Day 1 · September 29, 2027Departure 18:00 · 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
September 30, 2027Split
Destination overview
On the Dalmatian coast, the town of Split offers cultural visits in a seaside atmosphere. Close to the seafront shaded by palm trees, the historical centre listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts a unique building: the Diocletian’s Palace.
- Day 2 · September 30, 2027Arrival 13:30 · 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 3
October 1, 2027Hvar
Destination overview
Off the coast of Split, Hvar will surprise you by its traditions that have not changed since Antiquity. The country’s oldest town, Stari Grad, is here on this Dalmatian Island. The town nestles by a cove on the north-west coast, surrounded by dry stone wall structures on the Stari Grad plains.
- Day 3 · October 1, 2027Arrival 07:00 · 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
October 2, 2027Ploce
Destination overview
Ploče is a port that shares with nearby Makarska a reputation for great beaches, upscale seafront promenades, and a vibrant nightlife. Ploče's Rupe Ethnographic Museum and Markaska's intriguing Shell Museum are both worth a visit. Ploče also serves as a gateway to the Bosnian city of Mostar , which under the Ottoman Turks became a thriving administrative and cultural center.
- Day 4 · October 2, 2027Arrival 06:00 · 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 5
October 3, 2027Dubrovnik
Destination overview
Emblem of the Dalmatian coast, Dubrovnik is magnificently positioned on a rocky spur. History is sovereign here, in this ancient city, now a listed UNESCO World Heritage site. You will perhaps be surprised by the proportions of La Placa, the central drag through the city.
- Day 5 · October 3, 2027Arrival 08:00 · Departure 23:00
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 4, 2027Kotor
Destination overview
Aboard Le Ponant , you will cleave through the foam and enter the sumptuous Bay of Kotor, as the sea air leaves you with an unequalled feeling of exhilaration. The views, from your majestic yacht, are on a par with the spectacle that unfolds before your eyes.
- Day 6 · October 4, 2027Arrival 08:00 · Departure 15:00
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 5, 2027Saranda
Destination overview
An historical harbour town on the south-west coast of Albania, Saranda is built on a lush green spur. Its streets lined with palms and maritime pines border the beaches of the Ionian sea at the mouth of Corfu Strait. This very ancient town has archaeological ruins dating from Antiquity, which you can visit as you walk along the waterfront.
- Day 7 · October 5, 2027Arrival 08:00 · Departure 14:30
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 8
October 6, 2027Itea
Destination overview
Tucked away in the Gulf of Corinth, this little port is situated in continental Greece, north-west of Athens. Take an easy stroll along the old cobblestone quays, while gazing at the summits encircling the Bay of Itea. We wouldn’t be surprised if you are tempted by a visit to the Delphi Sanctuary.
- Day 8 · October 6, 2027Arrival 08:00 · Departure 13:30
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 8
October 6, 2027Crossing 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 8 · October 6, 2027Arrival 17:30 · Departure 17:31
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 9
October 7, 2027Athens
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 9 · October 7, 2027Disembarkation: 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
Venice (Italy) to Athens (Greece) aboard Le Dumont d'Urville
On September 29-October 7 2027, Le Dumont d'Urville sails 8 nights from Venice (Italy) to Athens (Greece). Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens – with Smithsonian Journeys brings together Split, Hvar, Ploce, Dubrovnik, 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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