Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Istanbul, Turkey to Barcelona, Spain
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May 21 June 11 2027 · Voyage Q711F
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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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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.
This is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call, so no shore experience is shown.
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.
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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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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.
This is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call, so no shore experience is shown.
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.
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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.
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May 29, 2027, May 31, 2027, June 9, 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Scenic cruising along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast reveals limestone islands, sheltered channels, terracotta-roofed settlements and rugged mountains beside the Adriatic. This published segment is viewed from the ship rather than treated as a shore call. The precise route, light, visibility and coastal perspectives depend on navigation and weather.
This is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call, so no shore experience is shown.
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.
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Palermo is Sicily’s energetic capital, where Arab-Norman architecture, Baroque churches and lively markets reveal centuries of Mediterranean exchange. The cathedral, Palatine Chapel and street-food traditions offer contrasting perspectives on the city. Traffic, heat and the spread of major landmarks make a carefully sequenced route especially useful.
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Ibiza balances its reputation for nightlife with a deep cultural landscape. The fortified Dalt Vila crowns Ibiza Town above the harbor, enclosing cobbled lanes, cathedral views and archaeological collections. Elsewhere, pine-covered hills, salt flats, quiet coves and village restaurants connect the island with traditional Balearic farming, fishing and cuisine.
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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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A closer look at this sailing
Scheduled for 21 May–11 June 2027, Cunard's Queen Elizabeth follows a 21-day voyage between Istanbul, Turkey and Barcelona, Spain.
Across this extended itinerary, representative stages in chronological order run from Istanbul, Turkey through Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus), Turkey, Katakolon (tours to Olympia), Greece, Sorrento (tours to Capri or Pompeii), Italy, Valletta, Malta, Split, Croatia, Trieste, Italy, Dubrovnik, Croatia, and Palermo, Sicily, Italy before reaching Barcelona, Spain. For Queen Elizabeth on 21 May–11 June 2027, 3 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.
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