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Discover the ancient wonders and vibrant cultures of the Eastern Mediterranean on this 23-night cruise from Southampton to Southampton
- Explore historic sites in Gibraltar, Malta, Cyprus, and Greece
- Enjoy spectacular entertainment and enrichment programmes on board
- Experience the White Star Service dining in the main restaurant
Trip Details
- Departs
- 31 May 2028
- Returns
- 23 June 2028
- Embarks
- Operator
- Cunard
23-night Europe cruise from Southampton (for London), England to Southampton (for London), England aboard Queen Victoria
Departures & Pricing
- 31 May 2028 - 23 Jun 2028
from $8,299 pp twin share *
Additional Pricing Information
- Interior from $8,299 pp twin share
- Balcony from $13,599 pp twin share
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Cabin grades, balcony upgrades and pre-cruise hotel options are quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.
Itinerary
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Southampton (for London), England
Departs 04:30 pm.
The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. The landscape of hills and heaths, downs and forests, valleys and dales, is without rival. Southampton serves as your gateway to the countryside - and to a wide variety of historic sites, national landmarks and charming. And of course, London is a two-hour drive by modern highway. The United Kingdom's premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home for many years to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear.
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At Sea
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At Sea
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Gibraltar
Arrives 12:00 pm, departs 08:00 pm.
The Rock crouches over the sea like an ancient stone beast, looking Sphinx-like to Africa. Beneath the white cliffs of this natural fortress grows a profusion of palm, pine, and cypress. No fewer than 600 varieties of flowers thrive here, some not found anywhere else on Earth. Gibraltar's stunning setting is matched by its history - five countries have battled for 13 centuries to control the passage between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. The result made for a cultural melting pot. Veiled Moroccan women in caftans and vacationing Englishmen and Spaniards stroll along the narrow, steep lanes. The locals revert to a liquid Spanish when talking among themselves. And visitors to a 15th-century cathedral pass through a blue-tiled courtyard, once part of a 13th-century mosque.Helmeted bobbies, pillar-boxes and pubs make for a bit of Britain in the Mediterranean. Gibraltar is a fascinating place, from its caves and batteries to the Barbary apes gamboling on the slopes of the Rock.
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Valletta, Malta
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
Malta is the largest in a group of seven islands that occupy a strategic position between Europe and Africa. The island's history is long and turbulent. Everyone from the Normans to the Nazis have vied for control of this small, honey-colored rock. For centuries the island was the possession of the knightly Order of St. John - the Knights Hospitaller. Valletta, Malta's current capital, was planned by the Order's Grandmaster Jean de la Valette to secure the island's eastern coast from Turk incursions. Founded in 1566, Valletta's bustling streets are lined with superb Baroque buildings and churches.Malta has a long history: the megalithic stone temples at Gozo may be the oldest freestanding structures on Earth. Malta has two official languages, Maltese (constitutionally the national language) and English. Malta was admitted to the European Union in 2004 and in 2008 became part of the eurozone.
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At Sea
Day 9
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
Day 10
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
Day 11
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
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Limassol, Cyprus
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
Limassol offers everything a traveler desires in a Mediterranean destination. The second-largest city on Cyprus is surrounded by a wealth of historic sites ranging from the Greco-Roman ruins at Paphos and Curium to Crusader castles. The Troodos Mountains feature quaint villages, dramatic scenery and cool, dense pine forests. The island's capital of Nicosia is a mere hour's drive from the port. And for the casual visitor, Limassol offers its own medieval castle, a superb Public Garden, excellent beaches and that exhilarating Mediterranean light.Cyprus lies at the crossroads of the Eastern Mediterranean. Over centuries, every major power has contended for control of the island. Today, the Republic of Cyprus is a member of the European Union.
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Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Arrives 07:00 am, departs 07:00 pm.
The past maintains a vibrant presence in the cradle of Western civilization. Atop the Acropolis, the serene Parthenon sails above the commotion of the modern city. The tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides were performed in the Theater of Dionysus at the foot of the Acropolis. On Pnyx Hill, citizens of a fledgling democracy gathered to cast their votes on Athens' destiny. Then there is the hustle and bustle of the modern city, a metropolis of 4.5 million that spreads out from the foot of Mt. Lycabettus and across the plain. Packed with busy shops and lively tavernas, modern Athens is a colorful counterpoint to classical Greece. Piraeus is the port city for Athens and has been Athens' port of entry for over two millennia.
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At Sea
Day 17
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
Day 18
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
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At Sea
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At Sea
Day 21
Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
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At Sea
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Southampton (for London), England
Arrives 06:30 am.
The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. The landscape of hills and heaths, downs and forests, valleys and dales, is without rival. Southampton serves as your gateway to the countryside - and to a wide variety of historic sites, national landmarks and charming. And of course, London is a two-hour drive by modern highway. The United Kingdom's premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home for many years to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- White Star Service dining in the main restaurant
- Spectacular entertainment and enrichment programmes
- Access to fitness centre and swimming pools
- Port taxes and fees
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