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11-night Treasures of the Mediterranean Isles Southbound Cruise/Land Package

Tauck - Cruise Division: Le Bougainville for Tauck
September 11, 2025
Offer ID: 1542667 | Prices from $12,390

Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

  • Explore the Corsican citadel of Bonifacio, perched on soaring sea-cliffs, with its medieval fortress, maze of streets, churches, mausoleums, and unique history
  • Visit the prehistoric temple complex at Hagar Qim on Malta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site older than Stonehenge 
  • Discover Ortigia, a small island-city within the city of Siracusa – a romantic enclave of ancient temples and baroque architecture
  • Explore the summit of Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, with an experienced mountaineer-guide, and savor some of the most dramatic panoramic views of Sicily and the Mediterranean

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

  • Visit the waterfront Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean in Marseille, chronicling centuries of Mediterranean cultural influences in Europe
  • Private Tauck Shore Excursions – $4,021 value!
  • Enjoy exclusive visits to private villas and art collections in Palermo, drinks and canapes included
  • Enjoy a gala Sardinian lunch at the Convent di San Giuseppe in Cagliari
  • Enjoy a private wine-tasting and family-style lunch at a historic family winery on the foothills of Mount Etna
  • Take a ride on a historic lift to the summit of Mount Capanne in Elba for the fabulous view 
  • Spend two nights at luxury hotels in Marseille or on the island of Malta
  • Aboard ship – alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day aboard ship including house wines and spirits; premium spirits and wines are available at extra cost 
  • All gratuities to Tauck Directors, ship staff, local guides and drivers 
  • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 
  • 26 meals on land and sea, applicable fuel surcharges, service charges, porterage and taxes
Provence (Marseille)/Valletta
Provence (Marseille) • 9/12/2025 – 9/11/2025
Aix-en-Provence • 9/13/2025
Nice • 9/13/2025
Elba • 9/14/2025
Corsica • 9/15/2025
Bonifacio • 9/15/2025
Olbia • 9/16/2025
Palermo • 9/17/2025
Mount Etna • 9/18/2025
Siracusa • 9/19/2025
Valletta • 9/20/2025
Mdina • 9/20/2025
Malta • 9/21/2025
Valletta • 9/22/2025 – 9/21/2025

Balcony

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 View Details
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 (P4)
  • Category: P4
Area: 19 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 (P4)
From $12,390/night
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 View Details
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 (P5)
  • Category: P5
Area: 19 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 (P5)
From $12,690/night
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 View Details
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 (PR6)
  • Category: PR6
  • Deck 6
Area: 19 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 (PR6)
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  • Category: PR5
  • Deck 5
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Deluxe Stateroom View Details
Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
  • Category: DEL
Area: 19 m². Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 4 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Deluxe Stateroom (DEL)
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Suite

Prestige Suite Deck 5 View Details
Prestige Suite Deck 5
Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5)
  • Category: PS5
  • Deck 5
Area: 38 m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Prestige Suite Deck 5 (PS5)
From $17,690/night
Prestige Suite Deck 6 View Details
Prestige Suite Deck 6
Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6)
  • Category: PS6
  • Deck 6
Area: 38 m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Prestige Suite Deck 6 (PS6)
From $18,190/night
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 View Details
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6)
  • Category: GD6
  • Deck 6
Area: 45 m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 30 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD6)
From $20,190/night
Privilege Suite Deck 5 View Details
Privilege Suite Deck 5
Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6)
  • Category: PV6
  • Deck 6
Area: 32 m². Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV6)
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Privilege Suite Deck 5
Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5)
  • Category: PV5
  • Deck 5
Area: 32 m². Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 8 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Privilege Suite Deck 5 (PV5)
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Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 View Details
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5)
  • Category: GD5
  • Deck 5
Area: 45 m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 30 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (GD5)
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Deluxe Suite Deck 6 View Details
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6)
  • Category: DS6
  • Deck 6
Area: 27 m². Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 6 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 (DS6)
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Deluxe Suite Deck 5 View Details
Deluxe Suite Deck 5
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5)
  • Category: DS5
  • Deck 5
Area: 27 m². Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 6 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 (DS5)
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Deluxe Suite Deck 4 View Details
Deluxe Suite Deck 4
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4)
  • Category: DS4
Area: 27 m². Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 6 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 (DS4)
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Deluxe Suite Deck 3 View Details
Deluxe Suite Deck 3
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3)
  • Category: DS3
Area: 27 m². Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin. Balcony size: 6 m². Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 (DS3)
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Tauck - Cruise Division: Le Bougainville for Tauck
Le Bougainville for Tauck

With her sophisticated styling, innovative “green” technology, and welcoming, attentive service, Le Bougainville is one of Ponant's new Explorer Series yachts, introducing guests to a whole new cruising experience, embodying the unique atmosphere guests have come to expect – a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort. Le Bougainville sports six passenger decks. Elevators serve all passenger decks. Staterooms (ranging in size from 204 to 296 sq. ft.) and suites (ranging in size from 296 to 484 sq. ft.) have ocean views, 95% have private balconies. Staterooms are decorated by French designers, offering individually controlled air conditioning, twin beds converting to a queen-size bed (or one queen-size bed), DVD / CD player, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electronic safe and minibar.