Greece and Italy

7 nights · 1 Oct 2027 – 8 Oct 2027 · aboard Queen Elizabeth

Southern Europe Mediterranean
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7 nights 7 ports 4 countries ~1,349 nautical miles

Approximate route shown as straight lines between ports. Actual sailing path may vary. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Itinerary

Departs Barcelona, Spain · 7 nights · ends Istanbul, Turkey · Southern Europe

  1. Barcelona
    Fri 1 Oct · Day 1

    Barcelona Spain

    The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another,…
    Port guide →
  2. Sat 2 Oct Day 2
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  3. Messina Strait
    Sun 3 Oct · Day 3

    Messina Strait Italy

    Port guide →
    Messina
    Sun 3 Oct · Day 3

    Messina Italy

    Home to the Museo Regionale of Messina, known for featuring two of Caravaggio's paintings, the city is also famous for having been the capital of the ancient kingdom of Sicily.
    Port guide →
  4. Mon 4 Oct Day 4
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  5. Piraeus
    Tue 5 Oct · Day 5

    Piraeus Greece

    It's no wonder that all roads lead to the fascinating and maddening metropolis of Athens. Lift your eyes 200 feet above the city to the Parthenon, its honey-color marble columns rising from a massive limestone base, and you behold…
    Port guide →
  6. Dardanelles
    Wed 6 Oct · Day 6

    Dardanelles Turkey

    Port guide →
  7. Istanbul
    Thu 7 Oct · Day 7

    Istanbul Turkey

    The only city in the world that can lay claim to straddling two continents, Istanbul—once known as Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine and then the Ottoman Empire—has for centuries been a bustling metropolis with one foot in Europe and…
    Port guide →
  8. Istanbul
    Fri 8 Oct · Day 8

    Istanbul Turkey

    The only city in the world that can lay claim to straddling two continents, Istanbul—once known as Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine and then the Ottoman Empire—has for centuries been a bustling metropolis with one foot in Europe and…
    Port guide →

Cabin grades & pricing

Prices are per person and based on the lowest available cabin within each grade. Confirm the final price with the cruise line at booking.

Cunard Fare KD1

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Standard Inside (IE)
inside
£1,099 wait_list
Standard Inside (IF)
inside
£1,099 available
Deluxe Inside (GC)
inside
£1,149 available
Standard Inside (IA)
inside
£1,149 available
Standard Inside (ID)
inside
£1,149 wait_list
Deluxe Inside (GA)
inside
£1,179 available
Deluxe Inside (GB)
inside
£1,179 available
Single Inside (LC)
inside
£1,599 wait_list
Oceanview (FB)
outside
£1,199 available
Oceanview (FC)
outside
£1,199 available
Oceanview (EC)
outside
£1,249 available
Oceanview (EF)
outside
£1,249 available
Oceanview (EB)
outside
£1,279 available
Single Oceanview (KC)
outside
£1,749 available
Balcony (CA)
balcony
£1,299 available
Balcony (CB)
balcony
£1,299 available
Balcony (BF)
balcony
£1,349 available
Balcony (BE)
balcony
£1,399 wait_list
Balcony (BD)
balcony
£1,449 available
Balcony (BB)
balcony
£1,549 available
Balcony (BC)
balcony
£1,549 available
Balcony (BA)
balcony
£1,599 available
Club Balcony (A2)
balcony
£1,799 available
Club Balcony (A1)
balcony
£1,899 available
Princess Suite (P2)
suite
£2,499 available
Princess Suite (P1)
suite
£2,699 available
Queens Suite (Q6)
suite
£2,899 available
Queens Suite (Q5)
suite
£2,999 available
Penthouse (Q4)
suite
£3,099 available
Penthouse (Q3)
suite
£3,299 available
Master Suite (Q2)
suite
£5,699 available
Grand Suite (Q1)
suite
£6,599 available

Early Saver KU2

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Standard Inside (IE)
inside
£999 closed
Standard Inside (IF)
inside
£999 available
Deluxe Inside (GA)
inside
£1,049 available
Deluxe Inside (GB)
inside
£1,049 available
Deluxe Inside (GC)
inside
£1,049 available
Standard Inside (IA)
inside
£1,049 available
Standard Inside (ID)
inside
£1,049 closed
Single Inside (LC)
inside
£1,499 closed
Oceanview (FB)
outside
£1,099 available
Oceanview (FC)
outside
£1,099 available
Oceanview (EB)
outside
£1,149 available
Oceanview (EC)
outside
£1,149 available
Oceanview (EF)
outside
£1,149 available
Single Oceanview (KC)
outside
£1,649 available
Balcony (CA)
balcony
£1,199 available
Balcony (CB)
balcony
£1,199 available
Balcony (BF)
balcony
£1,249 available
Balcony (BE)
balcony
£1,299 closed
Balcony (BD)
balcony
£1,349 available
Balcony (BB)
balcony
£1,449 available
Balcony (BC)
balcony
£1,449 available
Balcony (BA)
balcony
£1,499 available

Shore excursions on this cruise

A small selection of trusted tours at the ports this cruise visits. Browse the full list per port from the itinerary above, or visit all excursions.

About this cruise

Queen Elizabeth sails from Barcelona on 1 October 2027 on a 7-night Cunard itinerary. Rather than returning to Barcelona, this itinerary ends at Istanbul, Turkey. Ports of call are drawn from the Southern Europe. The ship carries a Premium rating, which gives a broad indication of the onboard experience. Itinerary, cabin options, and shore-excursion picks are above.

This summary is drawn from the operator's sailing data. We update these pages as more detail becomes available.

Frequently asked questions

What's included depends on the fare type you select. Accommodation and meals in the main dining room are standard on most sailings; speciality restaurants, drinks, and gratuities are typically paid extras. Check directly with Cunard for the current fare breakdown.

Reservations for this sailing are made directly with Cunard. CruiseCompass does not process bookings — visit Cunard's website to check availability.

The cancellation policy for this sailing is determined by Cunard and may vary depending on your chosen fare. Most operators apply a sliding scale of charges that increases closer to departure, with deposits often non-refundable once paid. Always check the full booking conditions with Cunard before confirming.