Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Queen Elizabeth Itinerary 2027
Barcelona, Spain to Istanbul, Turkey
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October 1-8 2027 · Voyage Q721A
Ports & shore experiences
Official Cunard voyage: Greece And Italy, 7 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.
October 1, 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.
October 2, 2027; October 4, 2027 At Sea
A day aboard Queen Elizabeth
October 2, 2027, October 4, 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.
October 3, 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.
October 3, 2027 Messina, Sicily, Italy
About Messina, Sicily, Italy
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.
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.
October 5, 2027 Piraeus (tours to Athens), Greece
About Piraeus (tours to Athens), Greece
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.
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.
October 6, 2027 Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit)
About Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit)
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.
Planning note
No shore experience is shown because this is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call.
October 7–8, 2027 Istanbul, Turkey
About Istanbul, Turkey
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.
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
Barcelona, Spain to Istanbul, Turkey aboard Queen Elizabeth
Scheduled for 1–8 October 2027, Cunard's Queen Elizabeth follows a 7-day voyage between Barcelona, Spain and Istanbul, Turkey.
In published order, the route moves from Barcelona, Spain through 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 1–8 October 2027, 2 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.
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