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Le Boreal, 10 Night The Eternal Aegean ex Valletta, Malta to Istanbul, Turkey

Cruise Le Boreal, 10 Night The Eternal Aegean ex Valletta, Malta to Istanbul, Turkey
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Boreal
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Valletta, Malta onboard Le Boreal
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 14 May 2026
Cruise Description In springtime, as the flowers pepper the landscapes with their bright colours and the sun illuminates the decor with its soft light, PONANT invites you on an exquisite interlude in the Mediterranean, between Valletta and Istanbul. During a 10-day journey, set off aboard Le Boréal to discover the riches of the Mediterranean Sea, a link between peoples, a crossroads of civilisations.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, dive into Sicilian baroque architecture with a visit to the village of Noto from Syracuse; discover the typical villages of Lefkes and Naoussa on the island of Paros; or from Kusadasi, one of the Mediterranean’s best-preserved ancient Greco-Roman cities, admire the Ephesus archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments.

Southern Italy promises suspended moments where the beauty of the shores combines with the beauty of its historical remnants, which remain fascinating. In Syracuse, the Sicilian soul unfolds across the island of Ortygia - the oldest part of the city -, a maze of small streets dotted with churches, palaces, ancient remnants, sheltering a majestic cathedral in its very heart. In Puglia, Gallipoli, meaning “beautiful town” in Greek, reveals its Hellenic origins and offers up its singular atmosphere, where life is good.

In the tranquillity of May, you will discover Greece as you have never seen it. From the mountainous island of Corfu, you will arrive in the small port of Itea from where it is possible to visit the mythical site of Delphi or even the Hosios Loukas monastery, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will then cross the Corinth Canal and make a port of call on Hydra, a small island with yesteryear charm, where all motor traffic is forbidden. Paros, nestling in the heart of the Cyclades archipelago and renowned for its stunning white marble, offers a real concentration of Greek beauty, with its whitewashed houses, olive groves and ancient monuments. Finally, Patmos, known as “the Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea”, reveals itself between unique landscapes of white-sand beaches and rocky bays.

Kusadasi opens the gateway to Turkey and its treasures. The Ephesus archaeological site will tell you the great history of the Mediterranean, through this ancient city, among the oldest in the Magna Graecia of Asia Minor.

Le Boréal will head towards Bozcaada, a tranquil haven renowned since ancient times for the fruit of its vines. With its charming, cobbled streets, the island reveals a fine combination of Greek and Turkish influences and offers many opportunities to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea.

Then you reach Istanbul, a rich historical UNESCO listed site, at the end of a magnificent cruise.
Sailing Dates
14 May 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $19,250 AU $9,990 AU $5,360
DEL AU $15,420 AU $10,530
PR4 AU $16,250 AU $11,080
PR5 AU $17,080 AU $11,630
PR6 AU $18,080 AU $12,300
DS6 AU $29,440 AU $19,870
PS5 AU $32,740 AU $22,070 AU $11,400
PS6 AU $33,570 AU $22,620 AU $11,680
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
14 May 2026 Valletta, Malta 6:00 PM
15 May 2026 Syracuse, Sicily. IT 7:00 AM 1:00 PM
16 May 2026 Gallipoli, Italy 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
17 May 2026 Corfu, Greece 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
18 May 2026 Itea, Greece 8:00 AM 2:00 PM
18 May 2026 Corinth Canal, Greece 8:00 PM 8:00 PM
19 May 2026 Hydra, Greece 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
20 May 2026 Paros, Greece 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
21 May 2026 Patmos, Greece 8:00 AM 10:00 PM
22 May 2026 Kusadasi, Turkey 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
23 May 2026 Bozcaada (Tenedos), Turkey 8:30 AM 2:00 PM
24 May 2026 Istanbul, Turkey 7:00 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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