From Istanbul to Rome (Civitavecchia) · Mediterranean · 7 nights
From Istanbul to Rome (Civitavecchia)
Elegant and graceful, Cunard’s Queen Victoria has an ambience evocative of the great liners of the past.
Modern features combined with traditional and elegant décor are
reminiscent of the golden age of cruising. We particularly like the
excellent Grills accommodation which offers additional space and
access to the exclusive Queens Grill and Princess Grill
restaurants, along with dedicated lounges and deck areas.
This is one of those destinations that really does live up to the hype! Istanbul is the place where East meets West, where Asia Minor reaches out across the Bosphorus and almost touches Europe. In its earlier incarnation as Constantinople, the city was the eastern bastion of the Byzantine Empire, holding out for centuries before finally capitulating to the Ottomans in 1453, and it remains a bristling, bustling cultural melting pot, the skyline dotted with magnificent minarets and domes.
Athens is a city awash with historical and cultural significance, but it's much more than an open air museum; this is a dynamic, bustling metropolis, and a place where history is still very much unfolding.
The little seaside town of Katakolon, on the western coast of the Peloponnese, is the gateway to ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Games and the place where the Olympic flame begins its journey every four years. Make the most of your visit with a guided tour of the ruins, and don’t miss the treasures of the Archaeological Museum.
One of the world’s great cities, Rome continues to dazzle and delight visitors with a potent mix of architectural marvels, continent-defining history and buzzing nightlife. The Colosseum, the Vatican and the Forum are among the big ticket items, with the crowds to match, though in truth you will find history around almost every corner.
