
15 nightsFrom Southampton8 ports of call
Mediterranean and Greek Islands
Cunard · Queen Elizabeth
Overview
A 15-night voyage aboard Queen Elizabeth, departing Southampton on 18 May 2028 and arriving in Istanbul, calling at 8 destinations along the way.
SouthamptonCadizCartagena, SpainAjaccioCivitavecchia, RomeOlympia (Katakolon), GreeceRhodesIstanbul
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Itinerary
15 nights · 16 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Southampton, England, UKEmbark
18 May 2028Depart 16:00Step 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
19 May 2028 - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
20 May 2028 - 4
Day 4 ·Cadiz (tours to Seville)
21 May 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Historic, 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 - 5
Day 5 ·At Sea
22 May 2028 - 6
Day 6 ·Cartagena,Spain
23 May 2028Arrive 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. - 7
Day 7 ·At Sea
24 May 2028 - 8
Day 8 ·Ajaccio, Corsica
25 May 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00This 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. - 9
Day 9 ·Civitavecchia (tours to Rome)
26 May 2028Arrive 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. - 11
Day 11 ·Messina Strait (Transit)
27 May 2028Arrive 12:00Depart 13:30 - 11
Day 11 ·Katakolon (tours to Olympia)
28 May 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 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. - 12
Day 12 ·At Sea
29 May 2028 - 13
Day 13 ·Rhodes, Greece
30 May 2028Arrive 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. - 15
Day 15 ·Dardanelles (Transit)
31 May 2028Arrive 16:30Depart 20:00 - 15
Day 15 ·Istanbul, Turkey
1 Jun 2028Arrive 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. - 16
Day 16 ·Istanbul, TurkeyDisembark
2 Jun 2028Arrive 05:00Begin 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.
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