Le Laperouse, 8 Night Ancient Wonders and Culinary Delights: Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily ex Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy to Valletta, – 07 Oct 2027 – Cruise Traveller

Le Laperouse, 8 Night Ancient Wonders and Culinary Delights: Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily ex Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy to Valletta,

Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Le Laperouse
Cruise Departs
07 Oct 2027
Cruise Duration
8 Nights
Embark Ship
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Disembark Ship
Valletta, Malta
Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Deck 4 Prestige Deck 5 Prestige Deck 6
AU $12,860
per person
 AU $14,170
per person
 AU $14,820
per person
 AU $15,610
per person

Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
07 Oct 2027
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
 7:00 PM
08 Oct 2027
Gaeta, Italy
 7:00 AM 10:00 PM
09 Oct 2027
Naples, Italy
 6:30 AM 10:00 PM
10 Oct 2027
Salerno,Italy
 6:30 AM
11 Oct 2027
Agropoli, Italy
 8:30 AM 6:00 PM
12 Oct 2027
Reggio, Italy
 8:00 AM
13 Oct 2027
Taormina, Sicily
 7:45 AM 10:00 PM
14 Oct 2027
Syracuse, Sicily. IT
 6:00 AM 9:30 PM
15 Oct 2027
Valletta, Malta
 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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Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person   Single Per Person
Deluxe Stateroom
   
Prestige Deck 4
   
Prestige Deck 5
   
Prestige Deck 6
   
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
 
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
 
Privilege Suite Deck 5
 
Privilege Suite Deck 6
 
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 
Owner's Suite
 

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In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

This 9-day voyage through Southern Italy, Sicily, and Malta visits some of the Mediterranean’s most compelling ancient, medieval, and Renaissance sites while also offering extensive opportunities to sample the local foods and wines that have made this part of the world famous for its cuisine. Because there is so much to see and do, the itinerary is designed to allow for maximum time ashore.

From Civitavecchia, you’ll arrive in Gaeta, where you may choose between visiting the National Archaeological Museum and the remains of Emperor Tiberius’s seaside villa, or making a pilgrimage to the dramatic Sanctuary of Montagna Spaccata (“Split Mountain”), perched above the sea.

No visit to Naples is complete without the opportunity to explore Pompeii, destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD and frozen in time. No other site so acutely captures everyday life in the early Roman Empire. Other excursions include Herculaneum, which shared Pompeii’s fate, and a working farm near Sorrento, where you can make your own version of what is perhaps the region’s most famous food, Neapolitan style pizza.

A call at Salerno offers a choice between visiting the magnificent ruins of Paestum, with Doric temples that are among the best-preserved ancient monuments in the Mediterranean, or discovering Salerno’s own layered history, cuisine, and seaside charm.

From the port of Agropoli, about 30 miles south of the Amalfi peninsula, travel again to Paestum, one of Italy’s most important archaeological sites. The region around Agropoli is famous for the production of Campania mozzarella, and you will have the opportunity to see it being made and to sample the end product.

Reggio di Calabria, just across the Strait of Messina from Sicily, is home to the National Archaeological Museum of Magna Graecia and the world-famous Riace Bronzes. The surrounding area, both along the coast and in the interior mountains, boasts a number of intriguing castles and many wineries. During your time here, you may visit the hilltop Norman Castle in Vibo Valentia, the Ruffo Castle overlooking the Messina Strait, or the Aragonese Castle in the village of Pizzo, enjoying a variety of local food specialties whichever excursion you choose, including the native citrus bergamot and the ice cream and fruit delight called tartufo.

The beautiful resort town of Taormina, perched high on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea, is home to a stunning Greek theater, an Odeon from Roman times, buildings blending Arab and Norman cultures, and villas built by European aristocracy in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is also your gateway to Mt. Etna and the vineyards that thrive in the rich volcanic soils of its slopes.

From Syracuse, you may choose to focus on Ortygia, the ancient center of this once-powerful Greek colony, and on the city’s extensive archaeological park; enjoy a tasting at a nearby winery; or join excursions that combine exploration of historical sites with samplings of Sicilian arancini, cheeses, salamis, breads, and desserts.

Your voyage concludes in Valletta, Malta, where the fortified city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers baroque architecture, winding streets, and sweeping harbor views.

Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 cabins and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.

As the first ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Lapérouse will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.

Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with 5-star service.

Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Length: 131 metres
  • Maiden Voyage: June 2018
  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 184
  • Officer Nationality: French
  • Ship Registration: France

Ship Amenities

  • Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
  • Mini Bar
  • Flat Screen Television
  • Satellite Television
  • Ipod Players
  • Video on Demand
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Bath Robes
  • Satellite direct line telephone
  • 110/220 volts outlet
  • 24hr room service
  • Internet acces wifi

Ship Facilities

  • Reception Desk
  • Boutique
  • Zodiac
  • Water Sports including Kayaking & Paddle-Boarding
  • Pool Deck
  • Swimming Pool
  • Solarium
  • Pool Bar & Lounge
  • Theatre
  • Main Lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Panoramic Lounge
  • Spa & Fitness Centre

EXPERIENCE CRUISING ANOTHER WAY, DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF YACHT CRUISES.

Our mission is to transport you to mythical destinations and secret ports only accessible to small capacity ships.

To offer the delights of a French-inspired cuisine in an intimate environment – a discreet service where no attention to detail is spared – and unforgettable moments of relaxation on board elegant yachts of character.

To combine sophistication and conviviality, with priority given to authentic experiences, emotions and the ongoing quest for excellence.

Yacht cruises: more than a cruise, a privilege…

Attentive, professional, discreet and elegant, the fully bilingual service on board will meet your every desire. Our unique atmosphere is filled with a signature sentiment: a warm welcome from an experienced crew who are passionate about what they do, in the tradition of private yachting.

In the dining areas, our gourmet cuisine is worthy of top fine dining restaurants: exquisite wines are available, and menus are created with expertise by our skilled chefs with a French-inspired menu enhanced by specialties from our various ports of call.

Pleasure, enrichment, discovery: relax – we take care of everything…

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