Queen Elizabeth itinerary map for October 8, 2027
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth
October 8, 2027
14 Night Mediterranean Greek Islands & Adriatic

Queen Elizabeth October 8, 2027

The Queen Elizabeth October 8, 2027 cruise departs from Istanbul, Turkey. On this 14 Night Mediterranean Greek Islands & Adriatic (Istanbul To Trieste) sailing, the Queen Elizabeth will visit a total of 12 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Friday, Oct 8th and returns on Friday, Oct 22nd, 2027.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Istanbul
Turkey
Port Stops
12
Sea Days
2
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Queen Elizabeth · October 8, 2027

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Queen Elizabeth · October 8, 2027

The Queen Elizabeth sails on October 8, 2027 for a 14 Night Mediterranean Greek Islands & Adriatic (Istanbul To Trieste). The ship will depart the port of Istanbul, Turkey at N/A and will return to the port of Trieste, Italy on Oct 22nd at N/A. During the 15-day journey, the Queen Elizabeth will visit 11 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

14 Night Mediterranean Greek Islands & Adriatic (Istanbul To Trieste)

  • OCT08
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Istanbul, Turkey
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT08
    Cruise Dardanelles
    Cruise Dardanelles
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT08
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT08
    Rhodes, Greece
    Rhodes, Greece
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT12
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT08
    Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
    Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT08
    Cruise Strait Of Messina
    Cruise Strait Of Messina
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT08
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT16
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT08
    Palermo, Sicily
    Palermo, Sicily
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT08
    Cruise Strait Of Messina
    Cruise Strait Of Messina
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT08
    Corfu, Greece
    Corfu, Greece
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT08
    Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Dubrovnik, Croatia
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT08
    Zadar, Croatia
    Zadar, Croatia
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT08
    Trieste, Italy
    Trieste, Italy
    A: — - D: —
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Cruise Ports

October 8, 2027 · 14 Night Mediterranean Greek Islands & Adriatic (Istanbul To Trieste)

Istanbul, Turkey
Day 1•Friday, Oct 8

Istanbul, Turkey

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub. (126 words)

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Cruise Dardanelles
Day 2•Friday, Oct 8

Cruise Dardanelles

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Cruise Dardanelles, no docking; ships cruise Turkey's strait. Travelers spot dolphins. Lectures cover Trojan War. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season May to September; ferries 10-20 TRY. Photography captures Gallipoli shores. Dining limited to ship. Souvenirs include amphora replicas.

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Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Day 3•Friday, Oct 8

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, offers docking at Kusadasi Port with excursions to Ephesus. Travelers explore Ephesus ruins and Artemis Temple. Excursions visit Virgin Mary’s House. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes kebabs, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenistic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Kusadasi’s historic charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic coasts, making Kusadasi an engaging destination. (126 words)

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Rhodes, Greece
Day 4•Friday, Oct 8

Rhodes, Greece

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Rhodes, Greece, offers docking at Rhodes Port. Travelers explore Medieval City and Lindos Acropolis. Excursions include snorkeling at Kallithea Springs. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Knights’ Street and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dodecanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Rhodes’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic beaches, making Rhodes an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

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At Sea
Day 5•Tuesday, Oct 12

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Day 6•Friday, Oct 8

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece, offers docking at Katakolon Port with excursions to Olympia. Travelers explore Ancient Olympia and Archaeological Museum. Excursions visit Kourouta Beach. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient stadiums and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peloponnesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Katakolon’s historic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic beaches, making Katakolon an engaging destination. (126 words)

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Cruise Strait Of Messina
Day 7•Friday, Oct 8

Cruise Strait Of Messina

Arrival: —•Departure: —

The Strait of Messina, with no docking, sees ships sailing between Sicily and mainland Italy. Travelers observe swordfish leaping in narrow waters. Lectures onboard cover Greek mythology like Scylla and Charybdis. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, May to September, faces strong currents. Photography captures Messina’s cliffs. Dining onboard includes arancini. Souvenirs, such as ceramic tiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings discuss navigational challenges. Binoculars enhance coastal views. Light clothing suits the warm Mediterranean climate. The strait’s dramatic passage offers a scenic Mediterranean crossing.

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Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 8•Friday, Oct 8

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination. (126 words)

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At Sea
Day 9•Saturday, Oct 16

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Palermo, Sicily
Day 10•Friday, Oct 8

Palermo, Sicily

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Palermo, Sicily, offers docking at Palermo Port. Travelers explore Palermo Cathedral and Norman Palace. Excursions visit Monreale’s mosaics. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Arab-Norman architecture and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes caponata, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Palermo’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Palermo an engaging destination for exploring Sicily’s capital. (126 words)

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Cruise Strait Of Messina
Day 11•Friday, Oct 8

Cruise Strait Of Messina

Arrival: —•Departure: —

The Strait of Messina, with no docking, sees ships sailing between Sicily and mainland Italy. Travelers observe swordfish leaping in narrow waters. Lectures onboard cover Greek mythology like Scylla and Charybdis. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, May to September, faces strong currents. Photography captures Messina’s cliffs. Dining onboard includes arancini. Souvenirs, such as ceramic tiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings discuss navigational challenges. Binoculars enhance coastal views. Light clothing suits the warm Mediterranean climate. The strait’s dramatic passage offers a scenic Mediterranean crossing.

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Corfu, Greece
Day 12•Friday, Oct 8

Corfu, Greece

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Corfu, Greece, offers docking at Corfu Port. Travelers explore Old Fortress and Achilleion Palace. Excursions include Paleokastritsa’s beaches. Local markets sell kumquat liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Venetian architecture and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes pastitsada, a Corfiot favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ionian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Corfu’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic beaches, making Corfu an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Ionian Islands. (126 words)

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Dubrovnik, Croatia
Day 13•Friday, Oct 8

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Dubrovnik, Croatia, offers docking at Gruž Port. Travelers explore Old Town walls and Lokrum Island. Excursions include kayaking along Adriatic shores. Local markets sell travarica. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval ramparts and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance wall walks. Dubrovnik’s historic charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic coasts, making Dubrovnik an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

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Zadar, Croatia
Day 14•Friday, Oct 8

Zadar, Croatia

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Zadar, Croatia, offers docking at Zadar Port. Travelers explore Sea Organ and St. Donatus Church. Excursions visit Plitvice Lakes. Local markets sell maraschino liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures acoustic art and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance lake hikes. Zadar’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of unique installations and scenic lakes, making Zadar an engaging destination for exploring Croatia’s Adriatic coast.

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Trieste, Italy
Day 15•Friday, Oct 8

Trieste, Italy

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Trieste, Italy, offers docking at Trieste Port. Travelers explore Piazza Unità d’Italia and Miramare Castle. Excursions visit Postojna Cave in Slovenia. Local markets sell gnocchi. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Habsburg architecture and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes jota, a Triestine favorite. Souvenirs, like glass crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Austro-Hungarian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Trieste’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic plazas and scenic coasts, making Trieste an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Adriatic hub.

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Weather Forecast

Queen Elizabeth - October 8, 2027 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Istanbul, Turkey

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October

Typical Weather

87°F

Average High

42°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.09in

Daily average

2.7 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

Explore the most popular excursion options at each port.

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
77 / 100
safer than 77% of all cruises
77
6
/ 10
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul
Travelers in Istanbul should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, especially in crowded areas, and remain aware of their surroundings.
10
/ 10
Cruise Dardanelles
Dardanelles
Cruise Dardanelles offers a safe environment with low crime rates, allowing travelers to enjoy the scenery without safety concerns.
7
/ 10
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Kusadasi
Kusadasi is generally safe for travelers, but they should remain vigilant against petty crime and safeguard personal belongings.
8
/ 10
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes
Rhodes is generally safe for travelers, but staying vigilant in crowded areas is advised to avoid pickpocketing and minor scams.
8
/ 10
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Katakolon
Katakolon is a safe cruise port with low crime and secure surroundings, allowing travelers to explore Olympia with minimal risk.
10
/ 10
Cruise Strait Of Messina
Strait Of Messina
Travelers can enjoy stunning views in the safe environment of the Strait of Messina while remaining on their cruise ship.
7
/ 10
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in crowded areas and near attractions.
6
/ 10
Palermo, Sicily
Palermo
Travelers in Palermo should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, keeping belongings secure and being aware of their surroundings.
7
/ 10
Corfu, Greece
Corfu
Travelers to Corfu should remain vigilant in crowded areas to prevent pickpocketing and scams while enjoying the island's attractions.
8
/ 10
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik has a low crime rate and visible police presence, but travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.
8
/ 10
Zadar, Croatia
Zadar
Zadar is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas.
8
/ 10
Trieste, Italy
Trieste
Trieste is generally safe for travelers, but vigilance against petty theft is advised in busy areas and caution is recommended after dark.

Cruise Ship

Queen Elizabeth

⚓ Tonnage

90,901

vs avg 110,055

🛠️ Year Built

2,010

vs avg 2,007

📏 Length (ft)

964

vs avg 1,020

👥 Passenger Count

2,081

vs avg 2,284

The Queen Elizabeth has a construction date of 2010 and a total size of 90,901 gross tons. The ship measures 964 feet in length. Queen Elizabeth is included in Cunard’s Vista class. At full capacity, the Queen Elizabeth holds 2,081 passengers. That includes 1,076 cruise vacationers and 1,005 staff members. The Queen Elizabeth total number of staterooms is 0.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Queen Elizabeth sailing on October 8, 2027?

This is a 14-night cruise itinerary departing from Istanbul, Turkey.

What ports does the Queen Elizabeth visit on the October 8, 2027 cruise?

This route includes istanbul-turkey, cruise-dardanelles, kusadasi-turkey, rhodes-greece, olympia-greece, cruise-strait-of-messina, rome-italy, palermo-sicily, corfu-greece, dubrovnik-croatia, zadar-croatia, trieste-italy.

How many sea days are included on this Queen Elizabeth October 8, 2027 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 2 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Queen Elizabeth sailing on October 8, 2027?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this Queen Elizabeth itinerary?

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