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Spend a fortnight exploring the ancient cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and sleepy coves of the Mediterranean's coast and islands, on this 14-night roundtrip voyage sailing on Queen Victoria.
The details:
- Queen Victoria
- Barcelona round trip
- 14 Nights
- 4th May - 18th May 2026
- From £1,849 per person
Price correct at time of publication 03/12/2025
Day 1: Embark Barcelona, Spain
Days 2 - 3: At Sea
Day 4: Heraklion, Crete Greece
Day 5: Kusadasi, Turkey
Day 6: Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit)
Days 7 - 8: Istanbul, Turkey
Day 9: Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit)
Day 10: Piraeus (tours to Athens), Greece
Day 11: Mykonos, Greece
Day 12: Katakolon (tours to Olympia), Greece
Day 13: Messina Strait, Italy (Transit)
Day 14: At Sea
Day 15: Disembark Barcelona, Spain
Itineraries
Day 1
Barcelona, Spain
Providing the perfect way to soak up the many sights and sounds of Barcelona life, a cruise will allow you to explore the city’s abundance of exciting attractions, exquisite examples of Spanish cuisine including mouth-watering tapas, and many historic landmarks. And, as the sun goes down, the city truly comes alive, with an array of restaurants, bars, clubs and entertainment venues.
Days 2 -3
At Sea
Day 4
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Much of Heraklion is defined by the Venetian period when Crete was ruled by The Republic of Venice, and the distinct harbour is no exception. The Venetians built the port during the 14th century and the unique architectural style of the port, juxtaposed against many modern developments, reflects and preserves the city’s notable history.
Day 5
Kusadasi (tours to Ephesus), T urkey
Find yourself thrust from the present into centuries past as you explore historic landmarks like Hadrian’s Temple and Celsius Library in Ephesus, one of the world’s largest and best-preserved Roman cities. Venture into the green hills of Selcuck to gaze upon the stone house where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her final days. And take in the Temple of Apollo’s towering stone columns on a visit to the once bustling port city of Priene.
Day 6
Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit)
Sail along the Dardanelles Strait past banks adorned with grand castles, watching the passing scenery from the comfortable and spacious decks of your Cunard Queen. Strategically positioned, the Dardanelles Strait has a long maritime history and is widely considered one of the world’s most important waterways, certainly making for an iconic voyage.
Days 7 - 8
Istanbul, Turkey
Home to landmarks like the striking Hagia Sophia and the colourful Grand Bazaar, Istanbul is a city in which you might like to get lost on purpose. Perhaps you’ll find an inviting café terrace where you can sip on a strong, authentic Turkish coffee and watch the world go by. Or maybe you’d rather have a busy day taking in as many attractions as possible? The options in Istanbul are almost endless.
Day 9
Dardanelles Strait, Turkey (Transit)
Dividing the continents of Europe and Asia, the 37mile long Dardanelles Strait is home to important landmarks that can be admired on this scenic period of your voyage. On the western side of the strait is the Gallipoli peninsular, a site that played a pivotal but tragic role in World War I. Look over the peninsular and perhaps take a moment to reflect on the historical scenes that occurred out on the battlefield here.
Day 10
Piraeus (tours to Athens), Greece
Pretty streets teeming with colourful shops. Bouzouki music seeping out of taverna windows. A wander around Piraeus will no doubt offer up a whole host of curiosities that beg a second look. The city has long been an integral part of Greece, serving Athens since the 5th century BC. Remnants of its significance in the Ancient Greek empire remain, and yet the buzz of modernity in the air is unmistakable.
Day 11
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos is one of the most popular destinations for Mediterranean cruises and it is not hard to see why. Whitewashed and aqua houses built on the water's edge and sailing boats peppered along the shore at the new port of Tourlos will be your first view of Mykonos when you arrive on the island.
Day 12
Katakolon (tours to Olympia), Greece
From Katakolon, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient wonder Olympia, with extensive and well-preserved ruins that include a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus.
Step back in time to almost 3,000 years ago, where ancient glory awaits at Olympia: the birthplace of the Olympic games. The marble starting blocks where 20,000 spectators once stood to watch the Olympians are still visible. The eternal flame of Attis casts its unwavering gaze over the site, and today sends off the torch on its journey.
Day 13
Messina Strait, Italy (Transit)
Connecting the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Ionian Sea, between the Eastern tip of Sicily and Western Calabria, the narrow waterway of Italy’s Strait of Messina provides passage to more than 300 migrating birds and is a hotbed of biodiversity.
Swordfish migrate here annually between May and July, and can regularly be sighted along the water’s surface, while storks, flamingos, Egyptian vultures, and record numbers of birds of prey are among the Strait of Messina’s regular feathered visitors.
Day 14
At Sea
Day 15
Barcelona, Spain
Providing the perfect way to soak up the many sights and sounds of Barcelona life, a cruise will allow you to explore the city’s abundance of exciting attractions, exquisite examples of Spanish cuisine including mouth-watering tapas, and many historic landmarks. And, as the sun goes down, the city truly comes alive, with an array of restaurants, bars, clubs and entertainment venues.
- Cruise only
- Flights & Transfers
Inside Cabin from £1849.00 per person
Price correct at time of publication (03/12/2025)
