Discover the fascinating history of the Mediterranean on this 30-night holiday, pairing a luxury Cunard voyage with a tour of Ancient Türkiye’s wonders.
Begin your holiday with a two-night stay in the “The Eternal City” of Rome, where you can toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain and sip espresso in lively piazzas. Embarking Queen Victoria, you’ll sail to some of the most culturally rich destinations in the Mediterranean, including Marseille, Genoa and Rhodes.
Disembarking in İstanbul, indulge in the ultimate Turkish adventure. Highlights include a visit to Anzac Cove, and guided excursions in İstanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Çanakkale. Explore the iconic Blue Mosque, marvel at colourful Cappadocian hot air balloons and bask in the beauty of the “Cotton Castle”, where dazzling white travertine terraces contrast with turquoise pools.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
14 night full-board cruise on board Queen Victoria
2 night four-star stay in Rome at the Starhotels Metropole with breakfast
İstanbul city tour including Hippodrome Square, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace
Overnight flights
Your Voyage
Your Itinerary
Your holiday begins as you fly from the Australia to your destination.
Rome leaves an indelible mark on every traveller’s heart. Steeped in rich heritage, the iconic Colosseum and Pantheon will transport you back in time, while Vatican City, an independent city-state, is home to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
Overnight: Starhotels Metropole
Wander through charming streets adorned with picturesque piazzas, bustling cafés and gelaterias, “The Eternal City” of Rome also promises a cultural education and an indulgent dining scene.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Starhotels Metropole
From her elegantly decorated public rooms and opulent lounge venues to her gourmet fine dining and luxurious, spacious cabins, Cunard’s illustrious vessel exudes class with the splendour evocative of great cruise liners past.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoira
Embark on a journey to Marseille, France’s vibrant Mediterranean jewel. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history, art, and culture. Explore charming neighbourhoods, indulge in delectable cuisine, and let Marseille ignite your senses.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoira
Discover the allure of Villefranche-Sur-Mer on the sun-kissed Côte d’Azur. Be enchanted by its 14th-century architecture, bask in the warmth of lavender-scented Provence, and embrace the timeless beauty that awaits. Let Villefranche-Sur-Mer ignite your wanderlust.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoira
Unveil Genoa’s coastal charm, rich heritage, and culinary delights. This Italian gem beckons with historic architecture, vibrant streets, and a captivating atmosphere, inviting you to immerse yourself in its treasures and enchanting allure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoira
Unveil La Spezia, Italy — a coastal treasure where history meets natural beauty. Delight in its rich heritage, savour exquisite cuisine, and embark on unforgettable adventures in this Mediterranean gem that will leave lasting memories.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoira
Embrace the allure of Civitavecchia, a gateway to Rome. From its ancient Roman origins to its picturesque waterfront, let Civitavecchia transport you to a world of history, beauty, and unforgettable adventures.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoira
Sail along this narrow passage to witness the picturesque landscapes and charming coastal towns on both sides. The strait is renowned for its stunning views of the Calabrian and Sicilian coasts, as well as the iconic Messina skyline.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoira
Greece’s captivating island. Roam ancient ruins, bask on sun-kissed shores, and savour Mediterranean flavours. Let this island’s history and beauty inspire your Hellenic exploration.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoira
Kuşadası, Türkiye, captivates with its Aegean allure. From the historic Ephesus ruins to pristine beaches and a vibrant bazaar, it offers a delightful fusion of history, culture, and relaxation.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoira
As you sail along this legendary waterway connecting the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara, you’ll be captivated by the picturesque landscapes and historical landmarks that grace its shores.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoira
İstanbul, where East and West converge. Immerse in rich history, savour exotic cuisine, and feel the heartbeat of diverse cultures. Let this enchanting city awaken your senses and expand your horizons.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Victoira
İstanbul promises a living mosaic of cultures, evident in its diverse neighbourhoods and culinary delights. With its rich cultural heritage, architectural marvels and vibrant markets, you’ll experience a captivating fusion of old-world charm and contemporary allure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Sheraton İstanbul City Center
Today, your guide will whisk you on a fascinating city tour. Visit the iconic Blue Mosque, wander Hippodrome Square, enjoy a photo stop at the magnificent Hagia Sophia, and lose yourself in the colourful Grand Bazaar.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Sheraton İstanbul City Center
Today, you’ll transfer to Türkiye’s cosmopolitan capital where you’ll enjoy an overnight hotel stay. During your time here, you could explore Ankara Castle, admire Atatürk’s Mausoleum and enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: New Park Hotel Ankara
Following a photo stop at Tuz Gölü, Türkiye’s second-largest lake, known for its stunning salt flats, you’ll visit a Wine House for a sophisticated wine tasting before arriving in Cappadocia for a two-night hotel stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Cappadocia – Nevsehir, an IHG Hotel
Join an optional early morning tour to witness Cappadocia’s iconic sunrise punctuated with vibrant hot air balloons. Explore the Three Beauties, Pigeon Valley, Uçhisar Valley and Paşabağ Valley before encountering the Avanos Valley’s Red River, Türkiye’s longest river.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Cappadocia – Nevsehir, an IHG Hotel
Today, you’ll visit Sultanhanı Caravanserai, a well-preserved example of Seljuk architecture and head to Konya, a city rich in cultural heritage. Here, you’ll explore the Mevlana Museum, the final resting place of Rumi, a renowned Sufi mystic.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Grand Hotel Konya
Next, you’ll transfer to Pamukkale, meaning “Cotton Castle” in Turkish. Enjoy a day at leisure ahead of tomorrow’s tour of the region’s stunning white terraces filled with mineral-rich water.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Richmond Pamukkale Thermal
Visit the UNESCO Ancient City of Hierapolis to explore “Cotton Castle”, a geological marvel where thermal springs create a terrace of white baths.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Elite World Kuşadası
Relax on the beaches of Kuşadası or opt for an optional tour of the House of Virgin Mary, believed to be the final residence of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Dine on delicious Mediterranean cuisine as you admire the panoramic vistas of the beckoning horizon and surrounding coastline.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Elite World Kuşadası
Leaving Kuşadası behind, soar through the skies on a cable car to the Acropolis of Pergamon before reaching Çanakkale. Nestled on the Dardanelles Strait, it promises one of the highlights of your trip. Here, you’ll uncover the history of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Çanakkale
Your day begins with a photo stop at the Trojan Horse before you explore the Gallipoli region. Visit the serene Lone Pine Memorial with views of the 1915 front line and the historic Anzac Cove landing site.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Çanakkale
Returning to İstanbul, you’ll check in for a one-night hotel stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Sheraton Istanbul City Center
Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Holiday Highlights
Queen Victoria
There’s something distinctly refined and regal about a Cunard cruise and the beautiful Queen Victoria certainly upholds its fine traditions. Even before you board this beautiful ship, you’ll note the trademark black and red livery which, together with her sleek modern design, immediately sets the theme of proud cruising heritage married with innovative features for today’s cruise guests.
Cunard has captured all the refined styling and service associated with the golden era of cruising and added modern leisure and entertainment facilities. From her plush, elegantly decorated public rooms to her gourmet dining and luxurious, spacious cabins, Cunard’s Queen Victoria exudes class. The range of options for high-quality entertainment, as well as serene relaxation make for the cruise holiday of a lifetime. Dance in the grand ballroom, enjoy Afternoon Tea, watch extravagant stage shows or simply relax beside one of the lovely pool areas.
- Tonnage 90,049 tons
- Length 965 ft (294.00 m)
Life on board Queen Victoria
From its gourmet dining rooms to its spacious cabins, you’ll enjoy high-class surroundings, enriching on-board activities and a truly regal way to travel.
dining
From white-gloved waiter-service Afternoon Tea to the stylish Steakhouse at The Verandah, Queen Victoria is home to several elegant dining venues.
- Britannia Restaurant
- The Lido
- Steakhouse at The Verandah*
- The Golden Lion*
- Dinner at the Lido*
- Al Fresco Dining*
- Café Carinthia*
- Britannia Club Restaurant^
- Queens Grill+
- Princess Grill**
Bars & Lounges*
- Commodore Club
- Gin & Fizz
- The Golden Lion
- Queens Room
- Chart Room
- Yacht Club
- Casino
- Winter Garden
*Available at an additional cost
^Included when staying in a Britannia Club Balcony stateroom
+Included when staying in a Queens Grill Suite
** Included when staying in a Princess Grill Suite
Facilities
Fill your days with active pursuits or cultured activities such as the enriching Insights speaker programme, classical concerts, wine tasting or ballroom dancing.
- Library
- Open-air pool
- Fully-equipped gym
- Traditional Afternoon Tea
- Gala Evenings
- Film screenings
- Planetarium shows
- Deck and board games
- Sports facilities
- Dance classes
- Spa
entertainment
Highlights include international cabaret artists, ballroom dancing, live music, theatre productions in the Royal Court Theatre and cocktails at the Yacht Club.
- G32 Nightclub
- Queens Room
- Empire Casino
- Illuminations
- Royal Court Theatre
Cabins & Suites
Cunard boasts some of the most spacious staterooms at sea, and each one comes with a myriad of services, features, and amenities for you to enjoy.
Inside Prices from $9,499pp
Cunard’s well-appointed inside staterooms offer a haven of comfort and style for you to enjoy during your voyage. You’ll find thoughtful features and luxurious amenities throughout to ensure that extra special touch.
- A half bottle of sparkling wine on arrival
- 24-hour room service
- Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow
- Satellite TV
- Refrigerator
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries
- Bathrobe and slippers
Oceanview Prices from $10,499pp
Beautifully positioned to offer spectacular sea views, Cunard’s Oceanview staterooms provide a private escape from which to enjoy the sights of the horizon. The perfectly framed views are the ideal backdrop to your luxurious surroundings.
- A half bottle of sparkling wine on arrival
- 24-hour room service
- Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow
- Satellite TV
- Refrigerator
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries
- Bathrobe and slippers
Balcony Prices from $11,499pp
Escape to your own private outdoor space in one of Cunard’s Balcony staterooms, where you can sit back and feel the crisp sea air on your skin. Complete with fabulous features and thoughtful amenities, you’ll be sure to be well looked after.
- A half bottle of sparkling wine on arrival
- 24-hour room service
- Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow
- Satellite TV
- Refrigerator
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries
- Bathrobe and slippers
Grill Suite Prices from $15,999pp
Delight in breathtaking sea views that can be enjoyed from both inside and outside your Grill Suite. A voyage with a Grill Suite reservation will offer a whole new level of indulgence with the extra special touches of fine-dining experiences, and exclusive access to the Grills Lounge and Terrace.
- Complimentary room service
- Satellite TV, illy coffee machine and world atlas
- Bathroom with bath and shower
- Complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries
- Velour robe and slippers
- Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow
- A selection of fresh fruit, delivered daily
- Sparkling wine and chocolates to welcome you on board.
- Your own Grills Concierge for the duration of your stay
- A spacious private balcony with table and chairs to relax in
- A seven-pillow concierge menu
- Freedom dining in the Princess Grill restaurant
- Optional in-room dining from the Princess Grill menu
Your Hotel Stays
Rome
Starhotels Metropole (Or Similar)
Housed in an elegant building with stylish and sleek décor, Starhotels Metropole Rome offers a classical yet comfortable stay in a wonderfully central location. As your ideal base for exploration of Rome, here you’ll savour friendly Italian service and a tranquil atmosphere providing a welcomed serene enclave amidst the city’s bustle all the while being within a 10 minutes’ walk from world-famous attractions, such as The Colosseum, the Rome Opera House and the Trevi Fountain. Head to the sophisticated Bistro Rendez Vous lounge bar for a coffee, light lunch or dine in the Apicio Restaurant on authentic Roman cuisine in a stylish, intimate setting.
Istanbul
Sheraton Istanbul City Center (Or Similar)
Sheraton İstanbul City Center is a modern, upscale hotel located in the vibrant heart of İstanbul, Türkiye. Offering contemporary rooms and suites with luxurious amenities, the hotel provides a comfortable and stylish stay for both business and leisure travelers. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, a well-equipped fitness center, an indoor pool, and a relaxing spa. With its central location, Sheraton Istanbul City Center is conveniently close to popular attractions such as Taksim Square, the historic Sultanahmet district, and bustling shopping areas, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.
Ankara
New Park Hotel Ankara (Or Similar)
New Park Hotel Ankara offers refined accommodations with modern decor, spacious rooms, and state-of-the-art amenities. The hotel features a well-equipped fitness centre and a full-service spa. Guests can enjoy a delightful culinary experience at Park Restaurant, which serves a blend of Turkish and international dishes, or unwind at the lobby lounge. Located in central Ankara, New Park Hotel is near attractions like the historic Anıtkabir, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, and Kızılay Square.
Cappadocia
Crowne Plaza Cappadocia – Nevsehir, an IHG Hotel (Or Similar)
Renowned for its impeccable service, Crowne Plaza Cappadocia features beautifully appointed rooms with breathtaking vistas of the iconic fairy chimneys and mesmerising rock formations. Unwind in the rejuvenating spa or savour exquisite dining at the hotel’s acclaimed restaurants. With its prime location near to Göreme National Park and the area’s famous hot air balloon rides, it serves as the perfect gateway to the region’s rich history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty.
Konya
Grand Hotel Konya (Or Similar)
Grand Hotel Konya is a prestigious five-star hotel located in the vibrant city of Konya. Known for its accommodations and exceptional service, the hotel features spacious rooms with modern amenities, multiple dining options offering exquisite cuisine, and extensive leisure facilities including an outdoor pool, fitness centre, and spa. Business travellers benefit from well-equipped meeting rooms and conference halls. Its strategic location provides easy access to Konya’s cultural landmarks, such as the Mevlana Museum, making it a perfect choice for those seeking style, comfort and an excellent location.
Pamukkale
Richmond Pamukkale Thermal (Or Similar)
Richmond Thermal Hotel Pamukkale offers a retreat in the scenic region of Pamukkale, renowned for its thermal springs and travertine terraces. The hotel boasts elegantly furnished rooms, modern amenities, and a range of dining options featuring delicious local and international cuisine. Guests can indulge in the therapeutic benefits of the hotel’s thermal pools, enjoy relaxing treatments at the spa, or explore nearby attractions like the ancient city of Hierapolis. With exceptional service and stunning natural surroundings, it an ideal choice for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Kuşadası
Elite World Kuşadası (Or Similar)
The Elite World Kuşadası epitomises luxury and relaxation in the vibrant coastal town of Kuşadası. This upscale resort offers beautifully designed rooms with modern comforts and stunning views of the Aegean Sea. Guests can indulge in diverse dining options, from gourmet restaurants to casual eateries and unwind at the luxurious spa or by the sparkling pool. The hotel also features direct beach access, providing an ideal spot for sunbathing and water sports.
Çanakkale
DoubleTree by Hilton Çanakkale (Or Similar)
DoubleTree by Hilton Çanakkale offers a blend of modern and historic charm in the heart of Çanakkale. Here, you’ll be welcomed with the signature DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie and can enjoy stylish, comfortable rooms with stunning views of the Dardanelles Strait. The hotel features a range of amenities, including a well-equipped fitness centre, a relaxing spa, and a vibrant restaurant serving delicious local and international cuisine.
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