
21 nightsFrom Civitavecchia, Rome14 ports of call
Mediterranean, Adriatic and Turkiye
Cunard · Queen Elizabeth
Overview
A 21-night voyage aboard Queen Elizabeth, departing Civitavecchia, Rome on 26 May 2028 and arriving in Trieste, calling at 14 destinations along the way.
Civitavecchia, RomeOlympia (Katakolon), GreeceRhodesIstanbulKusadasiMykonosAthens (Piraeus), GreeceNaplesCivitavecchia, RomeMaltaKotorSplitZadar, CroatiaTrieste
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Itinerary
21 nights · 22 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·Civitavecchia (tours to Rome)Embark
26 May 2028Depart 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. - 3
Day 3 ·Messina Strait (Transit)
27 May 2028Arrive 12:00Depart 13:30 - 3
Day 3 ·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. - 4
Day 4 ·At Sea
29 May 2028 - 5
Day 5 ·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. - 7
Day 7 ·Dardanelles (Transit)
31 May 2028Arrive 16:30Depart 20:00 - 7
Day 7 ·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. - 8
Day 8 ·Istanbul, Turkey
2 Jun 2028Depart 20:00Begin 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. - 9
Day 9 ·Dardanelles (Transit)
3 Jun 2028Arrive 05:00Depart 12:00 - 10
Day 10 ·Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus)
4 Jun 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Kuşadası 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. - 11
Day 11 ·Mykonos, Greek Isle
5 Jun 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Mykonos is the most sophisticated of the Greek Isles. Near the colourful town of winding streets, charming whitewashed houses and posh boutiques, you'll find perfect beaches to visit. For archaeology lovers, the sacred site of Delos is nearby. - 12
Day 12 ·Piraeus (tours to Athens)
6 Jun 2028Arrive 05:30Depart 19:00Welcome 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. - 13
Day 13 ·At Sea
7 Jun 2028 - 14
Day 14 ·Naples (tours to Capri or Pompeii)
8 Jun 2028Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00Napoli, 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. - 15
Day 15 ·Civitavecchia (tours to Rome)
9 Jun 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. - 16
Day 16 ·At Sea
10 Jun 2028 - 17
Day 17 ·Valletta, Malta
11 Jun 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00For more than 250 years, this was the last stronghold of the Knights of Malta. An optional excursion reveals the Grand Master's Palace, doubtless one of the Mediterranean's finest treasures. - 18
Day 18 ·At Sea
12 Jun 2028 - 19
Day 19 ·Kotor
13 Jun 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Nestled deep in an atmospheric and secluded bay, the fortified city of Kotor in Montenegro is steeped in history. Characterized by winding streets and squares its magic and attraction are undeniable.
Kotor’s ninth-century walls blend into the mountainside by day, but then bathe in light when night falls. Within these dramatic walls lies a town of mazes of walkways and irresistible charm. - 20
Day 20 ·Split (Croatia)
14 Jun 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00A vast third-century compound, The Palace of Diocletianis is Split’s main attraction. Its fortresslike complex houses an arched entrance court, temples, mausoleums, statues and even Egyptian Sphinxes.
Gorge on an emperor’s banquet of delicious local fish and cheeses on Dalmatia’s coast – it’s a fitting feast after exploring the white Roman palace. - 21
Day 21 ·Zadar, Croatia
15 Jun 2028Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Zadar is a historic place, with Roman ruins and medieval churches to explore. Meanwhile, the cosmopolitan cafés and restaurants are great places to relax and enjoy the town’s distinct ambience. - 22
Day 22 ·Trieste, ItalyDisembark
16 Jun 2028Arrive 06:00A 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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