
12 nightsFrom Southampton9 ports of call
Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Gibraltar
Cunard · Queen Elizabeth
Overview
A 12-night voyage aboard Queen Elizabeth, departing Southampton on 2 May 2027 and arriving in Barcelona, calling at 9 destinations along the way.
SouthamptonLa Coruna, SpainLeixoes, PortugalTangier, MoroccoGibraltarCartagena, SpainAlicanteValenciaBarcelona
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Itinerary
12 nights · 13 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Southampton, England, UKEmbark
2 May 2027Depart 16:30Step 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 ? - 2
Day 2 ·At Sea
3 May 2027 - 3
Day 3 ·La Coruna (tours to Santiago de Compostela)
4 May 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Visit Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Site and place of Christian pilgrimage third only to Jerusalem and Rome. - 4
Day 4 ·At Sea
5 May 2027 - 5
Day 5 ·Leixoes (tours to Porto)
6 May 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00From Leixoes you can visit picture-perfect Porto, and let your inner photographer loose on this city full of great character. Your camera roll will no doubt feature the signature blue and white tiles.
Porto’s signature ceramics feature perhaps most beautifully in the exteriors of the Carmo and Capela das Almas churches. Try to fit in the Ribiera district and the iron Dom Luis Bridge. - 6
Day 6 ·At Sea
7 May 2027 - 7
Day 7 ·Tangier, Morrocco
8 May 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Tangier is just 20 miles from Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar. It is a bustling and vibrant city, which has an appropriate balance of shops to browse, beautiful beaches and historical landmarks.
Stroll the beachfront on Ave Mohammed VI, and sample the local mint tea. Perhaps a tour of the Kasbah Museum in the former Sultan’s palace before some craft souvenirs from The Souk in the Medina. - 8
Day 8 ·Gibraltar
9 May 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Gibraltar is perhaps best known for The Rock, a 426-feet limestone ridge with sheer drops on its northern and eastern sides. Beyond, Gibraltar’s landscape is rural, diverse, and well worth exploring. - 9
Day 9 ·At Sea
10 May 2027 - 10
Day 10 ·Cartagena,Spain
11 May 2027Arrive 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. - 11
Day 11 ·Alicante, Spain
12 May 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Dubbed 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. - 12
Day 12 ·Valencia, Spain
13 May 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Valencia 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. - 13
Day 13 ·Barcelona, SpainDisembark
14 May 2027Arrive 07:00Glimpse 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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