Mediterranean, Greece and Turkey

Overview

A 14-night voyage aboard Queen Victoria, departing Barcelona on 1 Oct 2027 and arriving in Civitavecchia, Rome, calling at 7 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Barcelona, SpainEmbark

   1 Oct 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 2 ·At Sea

   2 Oct 2027
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   Day 3 ·Messina Strait (Transit)

   3 Oct 2027
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   Day 4 ·At Sea

   4 Oct 2027
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   Day 5 ·Piraeus (tours to Athens)

   5 Oct 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 6 ·Dardanelles (Transit)

   6 Oct 2027
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   Day 7 ·Istanbul, Turkey

   7 Oct 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 8 ·Istanbul, Turkey

   8 Oct 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 9 ·Dardanelles (Transit)

   9 Oct 2027
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    Day 10 ·Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus)

    10 Oct 2027

    Kuşadası 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.
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    Day 11 ·Rhodes, Greece

    11 Oct 2027

    Red-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.
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    Day 12 ·At Sea

    12 Oct 2027
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    Day 13 ·Katakolon (tours to Olympia)

    13 Oct 2027

    Katakolon 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.
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    Day 14 ·Messina Strait (Transit)

    14 Oct 2027
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    Day 15 ·Civitavecchia (tours to Rome)Disembark

    15 Oct 2027

    Take 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.

Your ship: Queen Victoria