Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Queen Elizabeth Itinerary 2028
Barcelona, Spain to Trieste, Italy
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June 23 July 7 2028 · Voyage Q817A
Ports & shore experiences
Official Cunard voyage: Mediterranean And Adriatic, 14 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.
June 23, 2028 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.
June 24, 2028 Valencia, Spain
About Valencia, Spain
Valencia balances a historic Mediterranean center with bold contemporary architecture. The UNESCO-listed Silk Exchange, cathedral and Central Market anchor the old city, while the former Turia riverbed forms a long green park leading toward the City of Arts and Sciences. Local rice fields and coastal traditions shape paella and the wider regional cuisine.
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.
June 25, 2028; June 29, 2028; July 1, 2028; July 3, 2028 At Sea
A day aboard Queen Elizabeth
June 25, 2028, June 29, 2028, July 1, 2028, July 3, 2028 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.
June 26, 2028 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.
June 27, 2028 Santa Margherita Ligure, Genoa, Italy
About Santa Margherita Ligure, Genoa, Italy
Santa Margherita Ligure is an elegant resort town on the Italian Riviera, with pastel façades, gardens and a yacht-filled harbor beneath wooded hills. Coastal paths and transport connect nearby Portofino and other Ligurian communities. Tendering, traffic and seasonal crowds should be considered when deciding how much coastline to include.
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.
June 28, 2028 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.
June 30, 2028 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.
July 2, 2028 Valletta, Malta
About Valletta, Malta
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.
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.
July 4, 2028 Kotor, Montenegro
About Kotor, Montenegro
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.
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.
July 5, 2028 Split, Croatia
About Split, Croatia
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.
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.
July 6, 2028 Zadar, Croatia
About Zadar, Croatia
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.
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.
July 7, 2028 Trieste, Italy
About Trieste, Italy
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.
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 Trieste, Italy aboard Queen Elizabeth
Cunard presents Barcelona, Spain to Trieste, Italy aboard Queen Elizabeth on 23 June–7 July 2028, travelling from Barcelona, Spain to Trieste, Italy.
In published order, the route moves from Barcelona, Spain through Valencia, Spain, Ajaccio, Corsica, France, Santa Margherita Ligure, Genoa, Italy, La Spezia (tours to Florence or Pisa), Italy, Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy, Valletta, Malta, Kotor, Montenegro, Split, Croatia, and Zadar, Croatia before reaching Trieste, Italy. For Queen Elizabeth on 23 June–7 July 2028, 4 sea days create a strong balance between the published destination stages and time under way.
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