25 nightsFrom Civitavecchia, Rome14 ports of call
Istanbul, Greek Islands and Mediterranean
Cunard · Queen Victoria
Overview
A 25-night voyage aboard Queen Victoria, departing Civitavecchia, Rome on 21 Sept 2026 and arriving in Southampton, calling at 14 destinations along the way.
Civitavecchia, RomeRhodesKusadasiIstanbulAthens (Piraeus), GreeceSouda BayOlympia (Katakolon), GreeceCivitavecchia, RomePalma de MallorcaCartagena, SpainMalagaLisbonLa Coruna, SpainSouthampton
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Itinerary
25 nights · 26 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Civitavecchia (tours to Rome)Embark
21 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. - 3
Day 3 ·Messina Strait (Transit)
22 Sept 2026Arrive 14:00Depart 15:30 - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
23 Sept 2026 - 4
Day 4 ·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. - 5
Day 5 ·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. - 7
Day 7 ·Dardanelles (Transit)
26 Sept 2026Arrive 16:30Depart 20:00 - 7
Day 7 ·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. - 8
Day 8 ·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. - 9
Day 9 ·Dardanelles (Transit)
29 Sept 2026Arrive 05:00Depart 12:00 - 10
Day 10 ·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. - 11
Day 11 ·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. - 12
Day 12 ·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. - 14
Day 14 ·Messina Strait (Transit)
3 Oct 2026Arrive 12:00Depart 13:30 - 14
Day 14 ·At Sea
4 Oct 2026 - 15
Day 15 ·Civitavecchia (tours to Rome)
5 Oct 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. - 16
Day 16 ·At Sea
6 Oct 2026 - 17
Day 17 ·Palma de Mallorca, Spain
7 Oct 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Stretch your legs on a palm-lined seafront promenade where stylish shops boast their wares and bar clientele settle back in their chairs with a hard few hours of people-watching ahead. Blissful! - 18
Day 18 ·At Sea
8 Oct 2026 - 19
Day 19 ·Cartagena,Spain
9 Oct 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00A historic and major naval station located in the Region of Murcia by the Mediterranean coast of southeastern Spain, Cartagena’s multi-faceted beauty is thanks to centuries of often-turbulent change.
Cartagena enjoys a unique artistic heritage, with landmarks such as the Roman Theatre, an abundance of Phoenician, Roman, Byzantine and Moorish remains, and many delightful Art Nouveau buildings. - 20
Day 20 ·Malaga (tours to Granada)
10 Oct 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00 - 21
Day 21 ·At Sea
11 Oct 2026 - 22
Day 22 ·Lisbon, Portugal
12 Oct 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 19:00Portugal's capital spreads its ancient sites on seven hills overlooking the Tagus River. Atop the highest hill, St. George's Castle overlooks the city. Balconies ablaze with geraniums and wrought iron lamps light up the medieval Alfama quarter. Sorrowful fados ring out from cafés in the Alto. Shoppers browse in the affluent Chiado district. A short drive away, deposed royalty once lived out their days in the opulent palaces of Estoril and Sintra. - 23
Day 23 ·At Sea
13 Oct 2026 - 24
Day 24 ·La Coruna (tours to Santiago de Compostela)
14 Oct 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Visit Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Site and place of Christian pilgrimage third only to Jerusalem and Rome. - 25
Day 25 ·At Sea
15 Oct 2026 - 26
Day 26 ·Southampton, England, UKDisembark
16 Oct 2026Arrive 06:30Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, you'll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ?
Your ship: Queen Victoria
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