Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Queen Elizabeth Itinerary 2027
Trieste, Italy to Trieste, Italy
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August 27 September 17 2027 · Voyage Q718E
Ports & shore experiences
Official Cunard voyage: Italy, Croatia And Greece, 21 Nights
Each published destination is shown once. Select a panel for its verified schedule and planning notes; repeated calls are combined without changing their individual dates or times.
August 27, 2027; September 17, 2027 Trieste, Italy
About Trieste, Italy
Trieste is an Adriatic city shaped by Italian, Austro-Hungarian and Slavic influences. Grand waterfront squares, literary cafés, the old port and hillside neighborhoods reveal its borderland character, while Miramare Castle overlooks the gulf nearby. Wind, terminal location and regional traffic should be considered when planning beyond the center.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
August 28, 2027; September 4, 2027; September 7, 2027; September 11, 2027; September 13, 2027 At Sea
A day aboard Queen Elizabeth
August 28, 2027, September 4, 2027, September 7, 2027, September 11, 2027, September 13, 2027 are scheduled without a port call. The published itinerary identifies these dates as time at sea.
Planning note
There is no shore call on this itinerary stage. Onboard activities and times are confirmed aboard the ship, so no unverified program details are shown here.
August 29, 2027 Dubrovnik, Croatia
About Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik's limestone walls enclose a compact Adriatic city of baroque churches, polished lanes and terracotta roofs. The Stradun crosses the old town between gates, fountains and civic palaces shaped by the former Republic of Ragusa. Fortifications, nearby islands and Dalmatian seafood offer perspectives on its maritime independence and coastal setting.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
August 30, 2027 Corfu, Greece
About Corfu, Greece
Corfu Town layers Venetian arcades, British civic buildings and Orthodox churches between two coastal fortresses. The UNESCO-listed old town opens into the broad Spianada, with cafés beneath the Liston colonnade. Beyond the center, olive-covered hills, pale beaches, kumquat products and village tavernas express the island's Ionian character.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
August 31, 2027 Greek Islands Scenic Cruising, Greece
About Greek Islands Scenic Cruising, Greece
Greek Islands scenic cruising offers shipboard views of Aegean channels, dry hills, white settlements and island coastlines. It is a published sailing segment rather than a guaranteed landing or named port call. The islands visible, their distance, light and timing depend on the vessel’s route, weather and navigational requirements.
Planning note
No shore experience is shown because this is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call.
September 1, 2027 Messina Strait, Italy (Transit)
About Messina Strait, Italy (Transit)
The Strait of Messina separates Sicily from mainland Calabria and has carried Mediterranean traffic since antiquity. A shipboard transit may reveal coastal cities, steep hills and the waters associated with the myths of Scylla and Charybdis. Traffic, currents, daylight and operational timing determine the precise route and views.
Planning note
No shore experience is shown because this is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call.
September 2, 2027 Naples (tours to Capri or Pompeii), Italy
About Naples (tours to Capri or Pompeii), Italy
Naples is an exuberant southern Italian city of layered streets, baroque churches, archaeological treasures and powerful culinary traditions beneath Mount Vesuvius. Nearby Pompeii preserves an extraordinary Roman city halted by the eruption of 79 CE. The bay also opens possibilities toward elegant coastal towns, depending on timing and traveler priorities.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
September 3, 2027 Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy
About Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy
Civitavecchia is the principal maritime gateway to Rome, placing the capital’s ancient monuments, Renaissance art and animated piazzas within reach of a full touring day. The journey inland requires planning, so travelers should weigh transit time against priorities. Civitavecchia itself retains a working harbor, waterfront promenade and traces of historic fortification.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
September 5, 2027 La Spezia (tours to Florence or Pisa), Italy
About La Spezia (tours to Florence or Pisa), Italy
La Spezia is a Ligurian naval port and gateway to the villages of the Cinque Terre, the Gulf of Poets and longer routes toward Pisa or Florence. Each option requires different travel commitments. Rail schedules, traffic, crowds and the ship’s departure time make a focused regional choice essential.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
September 6, 2027 Ajaccio, Corsica, France
About Ajaccio, Corsica, France
Ajaccio curves around a broad Corsican bay beneath rugged Mediterranean hills. Napoleon’s birthplace, palm-lined squares, colorful markets and a compact old town reveal the city’s French and island identity. Beyond the center, coastal roads lead toward beaches, granite headlands and fragrant maquis, making scenery and history natural companions during a call.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
September 8, 2027 Palma De Mallorca, Spain
About Palma De Mallorca, Spain
Palma gathers around a magnificent Gothic cathedral rising above Mallorca’s broad bay. Behind the waterfront, stone lanes connect courtyards, artisan shops, markets and traces of the city’s Arab and Jewish heritage. Modernist architecture and lively tapas bars enrich the center, while the island beyond offers mountain villages, olive groves and secluded coves.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
September 9, 2027 Valencia, Spain
About Valencia, Spain
Valencia balances a historic Mediterranean center with bold contemporary architecture. The UNESCO-listed Silk Exchange, cathedral and Central Market anchor the old city, while the former Turia riverbed forms a long green park leading toward the City of Arts and Sciences. Local rice fields and coastal traditions shape paella and the wider regional cuisine.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
September 10, 2027 Barcelona, Spain
About Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona pairs a Mediterranean waterfront with a layered cityscape of Roman remains, Gothic lanes and Catalan modernist architecture. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell contrast with the intimate squares of the old city. Food markets, tapas bars, design studios and the hill of Montjuïc make culture, cuisine and urban scenery easy to combine.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
September 12, 2027 Valletta, Malta
About Valletta, Malta
Valletta is a compact fortified capital built in honey-colored limestone above Malta's Grand Harbour. Its UNESCO-listed grid contains ornate churches, auberges and balconies, with Saint John's Co-Cathedral displaying a richly decorated interior. Upper Barrakka Gardens survey the harbor and Three Cities, while steep streets reveal the island's layered maritime history.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
September 14, 2027 Kotor, Montenegro
About Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor lies at the end of a mountain-ringed bay, its fortified old town compressed between steep limestone slopes and the Adriatic waters of Montenegro. Medieval lanes connect Romanesque churches, small squares and stone palaces within UNESCO-listed defenses. A climb toward the hillside fortifications opens wide views across the Bay of Kotor.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
September 15, 2027 Split, Croatia
About Split, Croatia
Split grew within and around the Roman emperor Diocletian's vast waterfront palace, now the living heart of its UNESCO-listed old city. Stone passages open onto cafes, markets and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, while the Riva promenade faces the harbor. Marjan Hill adds pine-shaded paths, viewpoints and small historic chapels.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
September 16, 2027 Zadar, Croatia
About Zadar, Croatia
Zadar is a historic Adriatic city where Roman remains, medieval churches and polished stone streets occupy a compact peninsula. The modern Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun connect the old waterfront with contemporary design. Berth location, summer heat and crowds should be considered when adding beaches or inland landscapes.
Shore planning
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the current verified Cunard data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
Please note: Voyage-specific shore-experience lists and activity levels were not available in the verified Cunard data used for this update. Confirm suitable options with Deluxe Cruises closer to sailing. No excursion prices or cruise-line links are included on this page.
A closer look at this sailing
Trieste, Italy to Trieste, Italy aboard Queen Elizabeth
On 27 August–17 September 2027, Queen Elizabeth departs Trieste, Italy for a 21-day round-trip voyage with Cunard and returns to its original embarkation port.
Across this extended itinerary, representative stages in chronological order run from Trieste, Italy through Corfu, Greece, Messina Strait, Italy (Transit), Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy, Ajaccio, Corsica, France, Valencia, Spain, Valletta, Malta, and Split, Croatia before reaching Trieste, Italy. For Queen Elizabeth on 27 August–17 September 2027, 5 sea days create a strong balance between the coastal and island calls and time under way.
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