Organizer:	Cunard
Cruise line:	Cunard
Destination:	Eastern Mediterranean
Departure port:	Barcelona (Spain)
Arrival port:	Istanbul (Turkey)
Dates:	May 2026

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Map

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Route

Day	Travel station	Arrival	Departure	Info
1.	Barcelona (Spain) Excursion tips (6)
	The town is a harmonious mixture of the traditional and the modern and you will find both historic buildings dating from medieval times and ultra-modern architecture. Barcelona is the most important economic centre in Catalonia. This Mediterranean metropolis also has lots to offer in cultural terms, including, among other things, the Picasso Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and the National Gallery of Catalonia. The cathedreal "La Seu", which dates from the 13th century, is situated in the gothic old town "Barri Gotic". But Barcelona's landmark is the "Sagrada Familia", the church designed by Antoni Gaudi. Barcelona is busy by day and lively by night. One of the other main attractions is "Las Ramblas", the splendid promenade in the city centre with countless pavement cafes, shops, restaurants, bars and discos. Other must-sees include "El Puerto", the harbour with a wonderful view of Barcelona, and the nearby boulevard "Paseo de Colón".
2.	At Sea

3.	At Sea

4.	Heraklion (Crete, Greece) Excursion tips (2)
	The capital of Crete, also known as "Iraklion" or "Heraklion" is a town with many attractions and a buzzing nightlife. Its many cafés, restaurants and bars are the perfect place to spend an exciting and enjoyable evening. Sights include: the Archaeological Museum, the Venetian fort, churches with icons dating from the 16th century, and the oldest town in Europe, Knossos, which is 5 km from the capital.
5.	Kusadasi / Ephesus (Turkey)
	The former pirate's stronghold Kusadasi has developed into a well-known holiday destination in Turkey. The many fish restaurants by the harbour, the tempting boutiques, oriental antiques shops, bars and pavement cafés at the beach promenade are characteristic of this town. Sights include: the old "Mehmet Pascha Karawanserei" which dates from the 17th century, the beautiful marina, one of the most modern yacht marinas in Turkey and the fort on the little island known as 'bird island'.
6.	Dardanelles (Turkey)
	The "Dardanelles" is a 65 km long strait, measuring 1.3 km wide at its narrowest point, which connects the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara. The Dardanelles create a natural border between Europe and Asia. Important cities in the area include Gelibolu (Gallipoli) on the European side and Canakkale in the Asian part of Turkey. The strait is famous for its powerful currents.
7.	Istanbul (Turkey) Excursion tips (3)
	A world city with a unique character. A city filled with beauty and contrast, with a breathtaking history - from Byzantium to Constantinople to the present day. But Istanbul has more to offer than culture - inexpensive shopping, oriental cuisine or meeting new people are just examples of the many things one can do here. The city is full of buildings, monuments, churches and mosques, all steeped in history.
8.	Istanbul (Turkey) Excursion tips (3)
	A world city with a unique character. A city filled with beauty and contrast, with a breathtaking history - from Byzantium to Constantinople to the present day. But Istanbul has more to offer than culture - inexpensive shopping, oriental cuisine or meeting new people are just examples of the many things one can do here. The city is full of buildings, monuments, churches and mosques, all steeped in history.

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Standard included services

Included

Cruise from Barcelona (Spain) / to Istanbul (Turkey)
All harbour charges and taxes
Participation in board events and use of most of the ship facilities
Beverage stations for 24-hour self-service with coffee, tea, water and juices
Welcoming sparkling wine in the cabin
Tips on board
Afternoon tea
All meals (in some speciality restaurants surcharges are possible)
Gala evening
24-hour cabin service
German-speaking onboard service
Luggage transport at embarkation and disembarkation

Not included

Personal expenses on board
Additional services, such as, e.g. hairdressers, massages, etc.
Shore excursions, coach tours, walking tours
Travel insurance

Package:

This package includes the following services in addition to the standard included services:

Flights in economy class
Transfer airport - port
Transfer port - airport

For this package the following General terms and conditions apply

Package: Cruise Premium

This package includes the following services in addition to the standard included services:

Free use of the shuttle buses between the ship and the city center (if available)
Up to 180 USD onboard credit per person (depending on the category) ¹

1) Valid for the first and second person in cabin/suite

For this package the following General terms and conditions apply

Package: Cruise Premium + e-hoi complete package

This package includes the following services in addition to the standard included services:

Scheduled flights in the selected class ¹
Transfer airport - ship
Transfer ship - airport
Free use of the shuttle buses between the ship and the city center (if available)

1) One piece of free luggage included per person

For this package the following General terms and conditions apply

Package: Cruise Premium + e-hoi flight

This package includes the following services in addition to the standard included services:

Scheduled flights in the selected class (excl. transfer to/from port) ¹
Free use of the shuttle buses between the ship and the city center (if available)

1) One piece of free luggage included per person

For this package the following General terms and conditions apply

Package: Cruise Smart

This package does not include any additional services to the standard included services.

For this package the following General terms and conditions apply

Conditions of travel:

The indicated cruise prices are special rates that can be subject to special terms of payment and cancellation according to the Terms and Conditions of the organizer.

The advertised cruises, prices, itineraries, etc. are not binding and all information is subject to change by the tour operators.

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