A NEW cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Venture to seven World Heritage sites including Syracuse, Mount Etna, and Pompeii, and savor the local gastronomy—with options for vineyard visits, tasting tours, and cooking classes—as you sail from Malta to Tuscany.

Starting at: $7,740 Make a Reservation Ask Us A Question or Call 855-330-1542
Dining al fresco for a special meal
Dining al fresco for a special meal
Aerial view of Valletta, Malta
Aerial view of Valletta, Malta
The baroque cathedral of Ortygia, Syracuse
The baroque cathedral of Ortygia, Syracuse
The Greco-Roman Theater at Syracuse
The Greco-Roman Theater at Syracuse
Baroque church in Noto
Baroque church in Noto
The Greek theater of Taormina with Mt. Etna in the background
The Greek theater of Taormina with Mt. Etna in the background
Traditional market in Sicily
Traditional market in Sicily
Enjoying a culinary class
Enjoying a culinary class
Enjoying wine and Italian charcuterie
Enjoying wine and Italian charcuterie
A lesson in making pasta
A lesson in making pasta
Pasta Vongole
Pasta Vongole
Cafe in Taromina, Sicily
Cafe in Taromina, Sicily
The delightful town of Sorrento
The delightful town of Sorrento
Remarkable Pompeii, with Mount Vesuvius in the background
Remarkable Pompeii, with Mount Vesuvius in the background
Typical street in Pompeii
Typical street in Pompeii
Food counter at a cafe in ancient Pompeii
Food counter at a cafe in ancient Pompeii
Fresco reflecting the theater, found in Pompeii
Fresco reflecting the theater, found in Pompeii
Room decorated with frescoes in Herculaneum
Room decorated with frescoes in Herculaneum
City of Naples with Mt. Vesuvius on the horizon
City of Naples with Mt. Vesuvius on the horizon
The Greek Temple of Hera, Paestum
The Greek Temple of Hera, Paestum
Wine tasting in Italy
Wine tasting in Italy
Wine tasting at a vineyard
Wine tasting at a vineyard
Lemons and traditional limoncello aperitif, Amalfi Coast
Lemons and traditional limoncello aperitif, Amalfi Coast
Freshly made mozzarella
Freshly made mozzarella
Delicious pizza, pasta, and arancini
Delicious pizza, pasta, and arancini
Deliciously delicate sfogliatella and coffee
Deliciously delicate sfogliatella and coffee
The Colosseum of Rome
The Colosseum of Rome
The Roman Forum
The Roman Forum
Interior of St. Peter's Basilica with Bernini's Baldacchino
Interior of St. Peter's Basilica with Bernini's Baldacchino

Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily: Ancient Wonders and Culinary Delights

Aboard the 184-guest Le Bougainville or Le Dumont -d'Urville

8-9 days from $7,740

A NEW cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Venture to seven World Heritage sites including Syracuse, Mount Etna, and Pompeii, and savor the local gastronomy—with options for vineyard visits, tasting tours, and cooking classes—as you sail from Malta to Tuscany.

or Call 855-330-1542

Dates & Prices

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Le Bougainville

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Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe stateroom (204 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$8,120 $640 $3,990 Double
$14,160 $780 $6,500 Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$8,840 $640 $3,990 Double
$15,600 $780 $6,500 Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$9,200 $640 $3,990 Double
$16,320 $780 $6,500 Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$9,630 $640 $3,990 Double
$17,180 $780 $6,500 Single
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe suite (291 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (65 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa. Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$12,790 $640 $3,990 Double
$23,500 $780 $6,500 Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$16,730 $640 $3,990 Double
$31,380 $780 $6,500 Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$17,520 $640 $3,990 Double
$32,960 $780 $6,500 Single
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Privilege Suite
Large suite (344 sq ft), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq ft), convertible bedding and sitting area with sofa convertible to single twin, bathroom has shower, decks 5 & 6 (occupancy up to 3 persons).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$18,310 $640 $3,990 Double
$34,540 $780 $6,500 Single
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Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Deluxe suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.), a large sitting area with half bath, master bedroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$19,960 $640 $3,990 Double
$37,840 $780 $6,500 Single
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Owner Suite
Owner's suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (430 sq. ft.) with outdoor hot tub. Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 5.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$20,900 $640 $3,990 Double
$39,720 $780 $6,500 Single
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Le Dumont d’Urville

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Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe stateroom (204 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$7,740 - - Double
$11,140 - - Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$8,530 - - Double
$12,330 - - Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$8,920 - - Double
$12,920 - - Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$9,400 - - Double
$13,640 - - Single
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe suite (291 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (65 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa. Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$12,900 - - Double
$18,880 - - Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$17,260 - - Double
$25,430 - - Single
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Privilege Suite - Deck 6
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$18,130 - - Double
$26,730 - - Single
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Privilege Suite
Privilege suite, (344 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa convertible to single twin, decks 5 and 6.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$19,000 - - Double
$28,040 - - Single
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Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Deluxe suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.), a large sitting area with half bath, master bedroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$20,830 - - Double
$30,790 - - Single
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Owner's Suite
Owner's suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (430 sq. ft.) with outdoor hot tub. Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 5.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$30,850 - - Double
$60,770 - - Single
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Price Notes

A deposit of 25% of the cruise price is required to reserve space on a cruise. Deposits are applied toward final payment of the cruise price.

Rates include port taxes and fees. Most shore excursions are included in the rates.

Pre- and post-program options and optional excursions, where applicable, are available at an additional cost.

Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes, and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.

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