Cruise itinerary
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona
7 nights · Mediterranean · 4 ports of call
7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Queen Elizabeth, departing Barcelona and calling at Messina, Piraeus-Athens and Istanbul.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Queen Elizabeth
- Cruise line
- Cunard
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Istanbul
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Barcelona
Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
- Sagrada Família
- La Rambla
- Gothic Quarter
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Messina
A Sicilian port on the strait that separates the island from mainland Italy, framed by the Peloritani mountains. Its harbour clock tower performs an elaborate noon display, and the town is a common gateway to Taormina and the slopes of Mount Etna.
- Etna day trips
- Taormina gateway
- Astronomical clock
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Piraeus-Athens
The ancient harbour of Athens and Greece's principal cruise port. Ferries fan out to the Aegean islands from its quays, while the Acropolis, the Plaka district and the National Archaeological Museum sit a short metro ride inland.
- Gateway to Athens
- Acropolis
- Aegean ferries
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Istanbul
The city straddling Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus, once Byzantium and then Constantinople. Ships dock near the historic peninsula, within reach of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the covered Grand Bazaar's labyrinth of stalls.
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
Upcoming departures
- 14 May 2027
- 1 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Barcelona, Messina, Piraeus-Athens and Istanbul.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Barcelona and ends in Istanbul.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Queen Elizabeth.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 14 May 2027 and 1 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.