Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Southampton, England, UK to Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy
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May 2-28 2027 · Voyage Q710B
Official Cunard voyage: Mediterranean And Greek Islands, 26 Nights
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kusadasi is an Aegean port best known as the gateway to Ephesus, one of the Mediterranean’s most impressive ancient cities. Marble streets, monumental façades and terrace houses illuminate Roman urban life. The surrounding region also holds early Christian landmarks, rural villages and coastal scenery, offering several layers of western Turkey’s history.
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Mykonos is a windswept Cycladic island recognized for whitewashed houses, blue-domed chapels and granite-edged coves. In Chora, narrow lanes wind between boutiques, cafés and traditional churches before reaching Little Venice and the hilltop windmills. Away from town, beaches, dry-stone landscapes and the nearby archaeological island of Delos broaden its cultural setting.
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.
Katakolon is a small port on Greece’s western Peloponnese and the principal cruise gateway to ancient Olympia. The archaeological site and museum interpret the sanctuary that gave rise to the Olympic Games, while the harbor village offers a slower alternative. Road time and summer heat should be included in planning.
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Sorrento occupies a tufa plateau above the Bay of Naples, with views toward Vesuvius and deep ravines cutting through the town. Lanes around Piazza Tasso lead to cloisters, citrus gardens and artisan workshops. Lemon-based specialties and seafood express local flavors, while Capri, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast sit within reach.
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.
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.
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
On 2–28 May 2027, Queen Elizabeth begins a 26-day voyage with Cunard, sailing from Southampton, England, UK to Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy.
Across this extended itinerary, representative stages in chronological order run from Southampton, England, UK through Leixoes (tours to Porto), Portugal, Gibraltar, Valencia, Spain, Messina Strait, Italy (Transit), Piraeus (tours to Athens), Greece, Istanbul, Turkey, Mykonos, Greece, and Messina Strait, Italy (Transit) before reaching Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy. For Queen Elizabeth on 2–28 May 2027, 6 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.
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Luxury cruise planning summary
This 26-day voyage aboard Queen Elizabeth sails Southampton, England, UK to Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy, with calls including La Coruna (tours to Santiago d e Compostela), Leixoes (tours to Porto), Gibraltar, and Tangier and 1 published sea day. Voyage Q710B matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. 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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