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A strikingly blue sea, monuments bequeathed by ancient civilisations and abundant sunshine that enhances scents and flavours\u2026 A <\/span>Mediterranean cruise<\/span><\/a> is a feast for the mind and senses. Here is a selection of the best itineraries offered by PONANT EXPLORATIONS, to choose from as you wish.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.27.7\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d max_width_tablet=\u201d100%\u201d max_width_phone=\u201d100%\u201d max_width_last_edited=\u201don|tablet\u201d custom_padding=\u201d22px||4px|||\u201d locked=\u201doff\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|600|||||||\u201d header_2_font_size=\u201d23px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||2px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|600|||||||\u201d header_2_font_size=\u201d23px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d6px||40px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n Blue-and-white villages in the <\/span>Cyclades<\/span><\/a>, temples with columns that have stood the test of time, rolling fields of olive trees as far as the eye can see\u2026 Not forgetting narrow cobbled streets shaded by bougainvillea and delicacies that taste of honey and the sea: this is the Greece of our dreams, where culture and simplicity meet.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GRECE-OIA\u00a9StudioPonant-Julie-Gouriot.jpg\u201d alt=\u201dView of the village of Oia on the island of Santorini, Cyclades archipelago, Greece\u201d title_text=\u201dGRECE\u2013OIA\u00a9StudioPonant-Julie-Gouriot\u201d align=\u201dcenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d width=\u201d900px\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d max_width_tablet=\u201d100%\u201d max_width_phone=\u201d100%\u201d max_width_last_edited=\u201don|tablet\u201d custom_margin=\u201d||51px|||\u201d locked=\u201doff\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d admin_label=\u201dMEA \u2013 classic\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_color=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 width_tablet=\u201d\u201d width_phone=\u201d100%\u201d width_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_margin=\u201d||50px||false|false\u201d custom_padding=\u201d|50px|50px|50px|false|true\u201d custom_padding_tablet=\u201d\u201d custom_padding_phone=\u201d|40px||40px|false|true\u201d locked=\u201doff\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|on||||||\u201d header_2_text_align=\u201dcenter\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d custom_padding=\u201d|20px||20px|true|true\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=\u201doff\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d width=\u201d15%\u201d width_tablet=\u201d150px\u201d width_phone=\u201d150px\u201d width_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d module_alignment=\u201dcenter\u201d custom_margin=\u201d||40px||false|false\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||||false|false\u201d border_width_bottom=\u201d4px\u201d border_color_bottom=\u201d#26afc2\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n A cruise is ideal for a first <\/span>voyage to Greece<\/span><\/a>. With long distances overland due to the often rugged terrain, travelling to the sites by sea saves a considerable amount of time. Cruising from island to island, the ship usually sails at night, meaning you wake up to the thrill of discovery. 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An excellent choice, both for <\/span>the climate, which is pleasant right through to late autumn<\/span><\/a>, and the cultural heritage and historic sites! 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Why choose Greece?<\/h3>\n
Must-see ports of call<\/h3>\n
The best experiences to enjoy on a cruise around Greece<\/h3>\n
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The Adriatic and Croatia<\/h2>\n
Why choose the Adriatic and Croatia?<\/h3>\n
Must-see ports of call<\/h3>\n
The best experiences to enjoy on an Adriatic cruise<\/h3>\n
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The French and Italian Rivieras<\/h2>\n
Why choose the French and Italian Rivieras?<\/h3>\n
Must-see ports of call<\/h3>\n
The best experiences to enjoy on a cruise along the Riviera<\/h3>\n
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Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily<\/h2>\n
Why choose Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily?<\/h3>\n
Must-see ports of call<\/h3>\n
The best experiences to enjoy in Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily<\/h3>\n
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The Iberian Peninsula and North Africa<\/h2>\n
Why choose the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
Must-see ports of call<\/h3>\n
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The coastlines of Turkey<\/h2>\n
Why choose Turkey?<\/h3>\n
Must-see ports of call in Turkey<\/h3>\n