Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Queen Victoria Itinerary 2026
Istanbul, Turkey to Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy
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September 28 October 5 2026 · Voyage V619C
Ports & shore experiences
Official Cunard voyage: Istanbul And Greek Islands, 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.
September 28, 2026 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.
September 29, 2026 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.
September 30, 2026 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 1, 2026 Souda Bay (for Chania), Crete, Greece
About Souda Bay (for Chania), Crete, Greece
Souda Bay is a deep natural harbor and the cruise gateway to Chania in western Crete. Chania’s Venetian harbor, old lanes, market traditions and layered Ottoman and Greek heritage provide the principal draw. Port transfers, summer heat and road time should be considered when adding beaches, villages 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.
October 2, 2026 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.
October 3, 2026 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 4, 2026 At Sea
A day aboard Queen Victoria
October 4, 2026 is scheduled without a port call. The published itinerary identifies this date 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 5, 2026 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.
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
Istanbul, Turkey to Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy aboard Queen Victoria
On 28 September–5 October 2026, Queen Victoria begins a 7-day voyage with Cunard, sailing from Istanbul, Turkey to Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy.
In published order, the route moves from Istanbul, Turkey through Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit), Piraeus (tours to Athens), Greece, Souda Bay (for Chania), Crete, Greece, Katakolon (tours to Olympia), Greece, and Messina Strait, Italy (Transit) before reaching Civitavecchia (tours to Rome), Italy. For Queen Victoria on 28 September–5 October 2026, one sea day creates a strong balance between the published calls and time under way.
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