21 nightsFrom Civitavecchia, Rome13 ports of call
Istanbul, Greek Islands and Mediterranean
Cunard · Queen Victoria
Overview
A 21-night voyage aboard Queen Victoria, departing Civitavecchia, Rome on 14 Sept 2026 and returning to the same port, calling at 13 destinations along the way.
Civitavecchia, RomeMarseille, FranceNice (Villefranche)Genoa, ItalyLa SpeziaCivitavecchia, RomeRhodesKusadasiIstanbulAthens (Piraeus), GreeceSouda BayOlympia (Katakolon), GreeceCivitavecchia, Rome
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Itinerary
21 nights · 22 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Civitavecchia (tours to Rome)Embark
14 Sept 2026Depart 19:00Take a veritable journey through time as you stroll past the Colosseum, custodian of almost 2000 years of history, to the elegant streets of Rome which are home to the top names in fashion. - 2
Day 2 ·At Sea
15 Sept 2026 - 3
Day 3 ·Marseille, France
16 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00France's largest port is a lively mix of cultural influences, and home to more than a million inhabitants. Sip an espresso at a café on the Cours Julien, to capture the Marseille of old. - 4
Day 4 ·Villefranche, France
17 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00For art lovers, Villefranche is your gateway to museums displaying the works of Matisse and Chagal. From this picturesque port on the French Riviera, indulge in a day trip to fabulous Monte Carlo. - 5
Day 5 ·Genoa, Italy
18 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 21:00If you are beginning or ending your cruise in Genoa, consider leaving some time for shopping in Milan. Perhaps you wish to extend your stay at a fine hotel in Rome or Venice. - 6
Day 6 ·La Spezia (tours to Florence or Pisa)
19 Sept 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00Tucked into the Ligurian coastline between the cities of Genoa and Pisa, the charming and atmospheric La Spezia is one of Italy’s most important commercial harbours and home to its largest naval base.
La Spezia is also the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cinque Terre, a collection of five fantasy-like coastal villages perched immaculately on the contours of the coastline. - 7
Day 7 ·At Sea
20 Sept 2026 - 8
Day 8 ·Civitavecchia (tours to Rome)
21 Sept 2026Arrive 05:00Depart 19:00Take a veritable journey through time as you stroll past the Colosseum, custodian of almost 2000 years of history, to the elegant streets of Rome which are home to the top names in fashion. - 10
Day 10 ·Messina Strait (Transit)
22 Sept 2026Arrive 14:00Depart 15:30 - 10
Day 10 ·At Sea
23 Sept 2026 - 11
Day 11 ·Rhodes, Greece
24 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Red-roofed houses sitting neatly in rows beneath the imposing Grand Balace and the medieval city wall make this one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful towns. Particularly special when bathed in orange light at sunset. - 12
Day 12 ·Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus)
25 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Kuşadası is a beach resort town on Turkey’s western Aegean coast. A jumping-off point for visiting the classical ruins at nearby Ephesus (or Efes), it’s also a major cruise ship destination. Its seafront promenade, marina, and harbor are lined with hotels and restaurants. - 14
Day 14 ·Dardanelles (Transit)
26 Sept 2026Arrive 16:30Depart 20:00 - 14
Day 14 ·Istanbul, Turkey
27 Sept 2026Arrive 08:00Begin or end your cruise in the world's only city astride two continents. You will almost certainly want to stay on her shores for a day or two at a hotel, or on a land extension to Capadoccia. - 15
Day 15 ·Istanbul, Turkey
28 Sept 2026Depart 20:00Begin or end your cruise in the world's only city astride two continents. You will almost certainly want to stay on her shores for a day or two at a hotel, or on a land extension to Capadoccia. - 16
Day 16 ·Dardanelles (Transit)
29 Sept 2026Arrive 05:00Depart 12:00 - 17
Day 17 ·Piraeus (tours to Athens)
30 Sept 2026Arrive 05:30Depart 19:00Welcome to the “Birthplace of Modern Democracy”, a city whose architectural, art and political triumphs are a universal legacy. Dominating the skyline, the ancient Acropolis is a monument to Western civilization. Discover its perfectly proportioned Parthenon, built during the Golden Age of Peracles, and the Ereichtheon with its maiden columns. Stroll through the ancient columns of the Stoa, where Plato once lectured. Then for lighter fare, come explore the twisting lanes and lively tavernas of the Plaka. - 18
Day 18 ·Souda Bay (for Chania)
1 Oct 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Souda Bay is a bay and natural harbour near the town of Souda on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. The bay is overlooked on both sides by the pretty hills of Akrotiri and Cape Drapano. - 19
Day 19 ·Katakolon (tours to Olympia)
2 Oct 2026Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00Katakolon is an attractive port set against a backdrop of rolling mountains, giving way to the Ionian Sea and separating the ocean from the Gulf of Kyparissia. This is a stunning step into the past.
From Katakolon, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient wonder Olympia, with extensive and well-preserved ruins that include a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus. - 21
Day 21 ·Messina Strait (Transit)
3 Oct 2026Arrive 12:00Depart 13:30 - 21
Day 21 ·At Sea
4 Oct 2026 - 22
Day 22 ·Civitavecchia (tours to Rome)Disembark
5 Oct 2026Arrive 05:00Take a veritable journey through time as you stroll past the Colosseum, custodian of almost 2000 years of history, to the elegant streets of Rome which are home to the top names in fashion.
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