Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Queen Elizabeth Itinerary 2027
Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy to Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy
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September 24 October 15 2027 · Voyage Q720F
Ports & shore experiences
Official Cunard voyage: Mediterranean, Greece And Turkey, 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.
September 24, 2027; October 15, 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 25, 2027; September 30, 2027; October 2, 2027; October 4, 2027; October 12, 2027 At Sea
A day aboard Queen Elizabeth
September 25, 2027, September 30, 2027, October 2, 2027, October 4, 2027, October 12, 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.
September 26, 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 27, 2027 Genoa, Italy
About Genoa, Italy
Genoa is a historic Mediterranean republic whose dense old town rises behind a busy Ligurian harbor. Narrow caruggi lanes lead to churches, palaces and lively food shops, while the UNESCO-listed Strade Nuove displays the wealth of former merchant families. Hillside viewpoints reveal the city’s close relationship with the sea.
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 28, 2027 Villefranche, France
About Villefranche, France
Villefranche-sur-Mer curves around a deep natural bay on the French Riviera, its pastel old town climbing steeply from the waterfront. Trains and roads connect Nice, Monaco and nearby coastal communities. Tendering, summer crowds and regional traffic should be considered when balancing the town’s intimate character with travel farther along the 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.
September 29, 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.
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 3, 2027; October 14, 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; October 9, 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.
October 10, 2027 Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus), Turkey
About Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus), Turkey
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.
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 11, 2027 Rhodes, Greece
About Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes combines a living medieval city with the bright landscapes of the Dodecanese. Within its fortified UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Street of the Knights leads toward the Palace of the Grand Master. Ottoman details, Byzantine churches, lively squares and nearby beaches reveal the island's layered Mediterranean history and present-day rhythm.
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 13, 2027 Katakolon (tours to Olympia), Greece
About Katakolon (tours to Olympia), Greece
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.
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
Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy to Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy aboard Queen Elizabeth
On 24 September–15 October 2027, Queen Elizabeth departs Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), 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 Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy through Genoa, Italy, Barcelona, Spain, Messina, Sicily, Italy, Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit), Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit), and Katakolon (tours to Olympia), Greece before reaching Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy. For Queen Elizabeth on 24 September–15 October 2027, 5 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.
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