Mediterranean and Greek Islands

Overview

A 19-night voyage aboard Queen Victoria, departing Hamburg, Germany on 2 May 2027 and arriving in Istanbul, calling at 10 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Hamburg, GermanyEmbark

   2 May 2027

   Absorb the rich historic atmosphere of Germany's greatest port city. The heritage of the Hanseatic League is evident once more in theis great seafaring crossroads, much of which has been carefully restored to its pre-war glory. Hamburg is a place where anything can - and frequently does - happen, like giving the world its first glimpse of The Beatles.
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   3 May 2027
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   Day 3 ·Southampton, England, UK

   4 May 2027

   Step 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 ?
   
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   Day 4 ·At Sea

   5 May 2027
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   Day 5 ·At Sea

   6 May 2027
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   Day 6 ·Lisbon, Portugal

   7 May 2027

   Portugal'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.
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   Day 7 ·At Sea

   8 May 2027
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   Day 8 ·Cadiz (tours to Seville)

   9 May 2027

   Historic, mysterious and romantic, the Spanish city of Cadiz is unlike any other. Founded in about 1100 BC, it is generally accepted as the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in today’s Europe. But for the thin strip connecting it to the mainland to its south, Cadiz is an island of history and architecture that impresses at every turn through the streets of this charming ancient port
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   Day 9 ·At Sea

   10 May 2027
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    Day 10 ·Alicante, Spain

    11 May 2027

    Dubbed the ‘City of Light’ when founded by the Romans, Alicante is built around a natural harbour and is the main city and port of Spain’s Costa Blanca. A truly beautiful and chic Mediterranean feel.
    A leading beach resort in its own right, the city’s old town has a sophisticated Mediterranean feel. Wherever you wander, Alicante is a tranquil and reassuring place to explore.
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    Day 11 ·Valencia, Spain

    12 May 2027

    Valencia is an exhilarating mix of history, art and intellectual activity. Brave the 200 steps up to the summit of the amphitheatre, for a giddying panorama of orange rooftops and blue-domed churches.
    Valencia’s rich Hispanic culture is visible everywhere in the city’s architecture, often reflecting Roman, Visigoth, Moorish, and Aragonese traditions.
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    Day 12 ·Palma de Mallorca, Spain

    13 May 2027

    Stretch 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!
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    Day 13 ·Barcelona, Spain

    14 May 2027

    Glimpse Barcelona's remarkable architecture as you tour the city. Or experience Monsterrat, legendary home of the Knights of the Holy Grail. There's also a host of art galleries, museums and elegant shops to explore.
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    Day 14 ·At Sea

    15 May 2027
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    Day 15 ·Messina Strait (Transit)

    16 May 2027
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    Day 16 ·At Sea

    17 May 2027
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    Day 17 ·Piraeus (tours to Athens)

    18 May 2027

    Welcome 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.
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    Day 18 ·Dardanelles (Transit)

    19 May 2027
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    Day 19 ·Istanbul, Turkey

    20 May 2027

    Begin 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.
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    Day 20 ·Istanbul, TurkeyDisembark

    21 May 2027

    Begin 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.

Your ship: Queen Victoria