Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Southampton, England, UK to Istanbul, Turkey
Review this Cunard Queen Elizabeth voyage with Deluxe Cruises for itinerary details, suite guidance, preferred rates, special amenities, and personalized luxury cruise planning.
May 2-21 2027 · Voyage Q710A
Official Cunard voyage: Mediterranean And Greek Islands, 19 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.
Southampton is one of Britain’s principal passenger ports, with maritime history, surviving medieval walls and a compact cultural quarter near the waterfront. The city also serves as a gateway to southern England, but destinations farther afield require substantial road time. Terminal location, traffic and embarkation procedures should guide any additional sightseeing.
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.
May 3, 2027, May 5, 2027, May 7, 2027, May 10, 2027, May 15, 2027, May 17, 2027 are scheduled without a port call. The published itinerary identifies these dates as time at sea.
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.
A Coruña is a handsome Galician port wrapped around a broad Atlantic bay. Glass-fronted galleries give the waterfront its distinctive appearance, while the ancient Tower of Hercules stands on a dramatic coastal headland. Old-town squares, seafood taverns and breezy promenades introduce the maritime culture of northwestern Spain with clarity and charm.
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.
Leixões is the principal cruise port for Porto and northern Portugal. Porto’s steep riverside neighborhoods, tiled churches, iron bridges and historic wine lodges line the Douro, while nearby Matosinhos is known for seafood and beaches. Transfer time and the city’s hills should be considered when planning a comfortable visit.
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.
Gibraltar occupies a strategic headland where the Mediterranean approaches the Atlantic. The limestone Rock dominates views and shelters historic defenses, caves and a compact town with British and Mediterranean influences. From elevated points, clear conditions may reveal two continents and the busy strait below, while resident macaques add a distinctive local presence.
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.
Tangier overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar where Atlantic and Mediterranean routes meet. Its hillside medina leads toward the Kasbah, markets and viewpoints across the water to Europe. Layers of Moroccan, Andalusian and international influence appear in architecture, cafés and cuisine, while the surrounding coast adds caves and broad seascapes.
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.
Cartagena's harbor is guarded by hills and a chain of forts that reflect its long role as a Spanish naval base. The compact center contains Roman theater remains, modernist façades and shaded pedestrian streets. Regional seafood, salted fish and nearby Murcia vineyards connect the city's layered history with southeastern Spain's culinary landscape.
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.
Alicante brings together a lively Mediterranean waterfront, palm-lined promenades and a compact historic quarter beneath Santa Bárbara Castle. Markets, tiled squares and seafood restaurants introduce the character of Spain’s Costa Blanca. The elevated fortress provides sweeping coastal views, while nearby beaches offer a contrasting, slower way to experience the port city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No shore experience is shown because this is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call.
Messina occupies Sicily’s northeastern tip beside the narrow strait separating the island from mainland Italy. Its cathedral square features an elaborate astronomical clock, and waterfront monuments recall a city repeatedly rebuilt after earthquakes and war. The port provides access to Taormina, Mount Etna and villages overlooking the Ionian coast.
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.
Piraeus is Greece’s great maritime gateway and the natural starting point for Athens. The capital brings classical landmarks, renowned museums, neoclassical streets and animated modern neighborhoods into one compelling day. Around the Acropolis, ancient history remains remarkably present, while markets and cafés reveal the rhythm of contemporary Greek urban life.
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.
The Dardanelles is a narrow Turkish waterway linking the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara. A transit passes shores associated with ancient Troy, Ottoman defenses and the Gallipoli campaign. Views occur from the ship, while traffic control, daylight, weather and operational requirements determine timing and the most visible landmarks.
No shore experience is shown because this is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call.
Istanbul spans Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, layering Byzantine, Ottoman and modern city life around a busy natural waterway. Sultanahmet brings together Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace, while the Grand Bazaar, Galata lanes, waterfront neighborhoods and ferry crossings reveal a city shaped by trade, faith and migration.
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
Cunard's Queen Elizabeth sails a 19-day voyage from Southampton, England, UK to Istanbul, Turkey on 2–21 May 2027.
Across this extended itinerary, representative stages in chronological order run from Southampton, England, UK through La Coruna (tours to Santiago d e Compostela), Spain, Leixoes (tours to Porto), Portugal, Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco, Cartagena, Spain, Alicante, Spain, Palma De Mallorca, Spain, Barcelona, Spain, Messina Strait, Italy (Transit), Messina, Sicily, Italy, Piraeus (tours to Athens), Greece, and Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit) before reaching Istanbul, Turkey. For Queen Elizabeth on 2–21 May 2027, 6 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.
Personalized cruise planning with Cunard
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This 19-day voyage aboard Queen Elizabeth sails Southampton, England, UK to Istanbul, Turkey, with calls including La Coruna (tours to Santiago d e Compostela), Leixoes (tours to Porto), Gibraltar, and Tangier and 6 published sea days. Voyage Q710A is documented by Cunard's official voyage page; current availability should be reconfirmed before booking. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure. Queen Elizabeth is described as active; published specifications, facilities, and delivery timing remain planned and subject to change.
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For the May 2-21, 2027 Southampton, England, UK to Istanbul, Turkey sailing aboard Queen Elizabeth: Published inclusions cover the accommodation-grade-linked main restaurant, buffet dining, Afternoon Tea, entertainment, library, pools, standard gym and children's clubs. Specialty dining, premium drinks, Wi-Fi packages, spa and salon services and selected fitness classes can cost extra. Room-service inclusions differ between Britannia, Britannia Club and Grill accommodations. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.
For the May 2-21, 2027 Southampton, England, UK to Istanbul, Turkey sailing aboard Queen Elizabeth: King beds generally convert to twins, except in single rooms. Selected staterooms have upper Pullman berths and can accommodate up to four guests. The exact room number, category, occupancy and current deck plan must be checked before a child or additional guest is assigned. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.
For the May 2-21, 2027 Southampton, England, UK to Istanbul, Turkey sailing aboard Queen Elizabeth: The current verified record does not establish a rule making Cunard shore experiences fare-included. Each tour, transfer, private arrangement and cancellation term must be checked for the exact voyage. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.
For the May 2-21, 2027 Southampton, England, UK to Istanbul, Turkey sailing aboard Queen Elizabeth: Cunard Wi-Fi packages can carry an additional charge. No complimentary allowance, device count or performance level is assumed unless it appears in the exact fare and booking confirmation. The exact booking confirmation controls.
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