Join the Cunard Queen Elizabeth and prepare for seven nights of relaxing travel through the sea from Rome to Istanbul!
This cruise is notable because you will only spend time at unusual stops such as Rhodes, Katakolon, and Istanbul. This route is an unusual one for the Queen Elizabeth. As a matter of fact, this is the only time it's going to sail it!
We include all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in this price, so there are no surprises.
Over 2,000 people can comfortably cruise on the top-rated namesake of the class, based in Rome and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025.
The Queen Elizabeth Cunard offers guests a casino, a waterslide, a jacuzzi, a spa, and a gym.
This sailing is made up of three days in port and three days at sea. Major features include visits to uncommon cities like Rhodes, Katakolon, and Istanbul.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, May 26 | Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome) | 7:00pm | |
| Sat, May 27 | Messina Strait, Italy (Cruising) | ||
| Sun, May 28 | Katakolon, Greece (Olympia) | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Mon, May 29 | Suez Canal, Egypt (Cruising) | ||
| Tue, May 30 | Rhodes, Greece | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Wed, May 31 | Dardanelles, Turkey (Cruising) | ||
| Thu, Jun 1 | Istanbul, Turkey | 8:00am | |
| Fri, Jun 2 |
This is the only ship that sails this exact route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
The accompanying graph shows the cost over time for the different types of cabin. Since it was first listed on May 5th of this year, The cost of this itinerary has fluctuated between $1,774 and $1,819 for a stateroom, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port fees. At only $45 more expensive than the all time low of $1,774 right now is a great time to reserve your cabin
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Last Updated: Jun 4, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 4, 2026