Mediterranean and Adriatic

Overview

A 14-night voyage aboard Queen Victoria, departing Trieste on 27 Aug 2027 and arriving in Barcelona, calling at 10 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Trieste, ItalyEmbark

   27 Aug 2027

   A little slice of eternal Italy that sits between Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast. Trieste is a charming destination which has been furnished decorously by grandeur and royalty through the centuries.
   The heart of the medieval old city and its neo-classical Austrian quarter offer great expressions of this seaport’s colourful past. The food is divine, the culture vibrant, and ambience quite unique.
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   28 Aug 2027
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   Day 3 ·Dubrovnik, Croatia

   29 Aug 2027

   Ever visited a 14th century pharmacy? Things have changed a little since then, but it's well worth a look during your visit to a Franciscan monastery. Don't froget to stroll along the promenade and medieval city walls.
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   Day 4 ·Corfu, Greece

   30 Aug 2027

   Corfu boasts some of the most stunning scenery in the Greek Isles. Drive along the coastline and through the mountainous interior to see the Achilleon Palace built by the Empress Elizabeth, join in an island celebration and feast, or explore the winding streets of Old Town.
   
   
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   Day 5 ·At Sea

   31 Aug 2027
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   Day 6 ·Messina Strait (Transit)

   1 Sept 2027
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   Day 7 ·Naples (tours to Capri or Pompeii)

   2 Sept 2027

   Napoli, as it's known to Italians, has a little bit of everything – ancient churches and universities, stunning parks, and wonderful restaurants. The Duomo is perhaps one of the most beautiful ancient cathedrals in the world. Take time to explore the Palazzo Reale, a palace built at the turn of the 12th century. Or visit the Museo Archeologico Nazionale to see one of the most comprehensive collections of Greco-Roman artefacts anywhere, including an abundance of mosaics from the buried city of Pompei.
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   Day 8 ·Civitavecchia (tours to Rome)

   3 Sept 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.
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   Day 9 ·At Sea

   4 Sept 2027
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    Day 10 ·La Spezia (tours to Florence or Pisa)

    5 Sept 2027

    Tucked 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.
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    Day 11 ·Ajaccio, Corsica

    6 Sept 2027

    This island famed as Napoleon's birthplace is a perfect summer resort. Explore its fine sandy beaches and deep forests of pine and chestnut, which cover more than half the landscape.
    
    
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    Day 12 ·At Sea

    7 Sept 2027
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    Day 13 ·Palma de Mallorca, Spain

    8 Sept 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 14 ·Valencia, Spain

    9 Sept 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 15 ·Barcelona, SpainDisembark

    10 Sept 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.

Your ship: Queen Victoria