Ancient Wonders and Culinary Delights – Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily – With Smithsonian Journeys
PONANT EXPLORATIONS · Le Dumont d'Urville, Le Lapérouse · 8 days

The sailing, in facts
| Operator | PONANT EXPLORATIONS |
|---|---|
| Ship | Le Dumont d'Urville, Le Lapérouse |
| Length | 8 days |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Departures | 3 listed · 2026-09-06 to 2028-10-13 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Civitavecchia, Italy |
| Day 2 | Gaeta, Italy |
| Day 3 | Naples, Italy |
| Day 4 | Salerno, Italy |
| Day 5 | Agropoli, Italy |
| Day 6 | Reggio Calabria, Italy |
| Day 7 | Taormina, Italy |
| Day 8 | Syracuse, Italy |
| Day 9 | Valletta, Malta |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-06 | 2026-09-14 | 8 | Le Dumont d'Urville | Yes |
| 2027-10-07 | 2027-10-15 | 8 | Le Lapérouse | Yes |
| 2028-10-13 | 2028-10-21 | 8 | Le Dumont d'Urville | Yes |
Current offers
- Enjoy up to 30% included Bonus Savings on all-inclusive fares! — Valid for Travel Now Through 30 Dec 2028
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS Voyages in Alliance with Smithsonian Journeys — Valid for Travel Now Through 31 Dec 2028
- Refer a friend - $600 savings — Valid for Travel Now Through 31 Dec 2028
- Zero Single Supplement for Solo Travelers on over 100 PONANT sailings! — Valid for Travel Now Through 31 Dec 2028
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