Queen Elizabeth: 21-Night Cruise from Trieste - July 16, 2027

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Dubrovnik, Croatia, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Once inside the old city, most sights are walkable.

The Queen Elizabeth is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Corfu, Greece are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Corfu Old Town is a pleasure to explore on foot.

Your ship arrives in Kefalonia, Greece at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Myrtos Beach is one of the most striking beaches in Greece, set below high cliffs with brilliant blue water.

Arriving in Messina, Sicily, Italy at 3:00 PM with only 2 hours hours before your 4:30 PM departure is a tight window. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the safest play here - you'll get priority disembarkation, and the ship will wait for its own excursions to return. Focus on one or two experiences close to the port. The Cathedral of Messina, rebuilt after earthquakes, features a stunning interior, historic mosaics, and the famous astronomical clock.

The Queen Elizabeth is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Naples, Italy are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. A short drive from Naples, these ancient Roman towns offer a fascinating glimpse into history preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

With an early arrival in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy at 5:00 AM, your group has a real advantage - you'll be among the first off the ship, ahead of the crowds that build by mid-morning. Use this window to reach popular spots in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy before congestion sets in. Rome is the main draw, and many visitors focus on a handful of must see areas.

With 12 hours hours in La Spezia (Cinque Terre), Italy - from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM - you have a full day ashore with room to breathe. Go beyond the typical tourist stops: neighborhoods, local dining, and cultural sites that most cruise visitors never reach. Leave time for unstructured wandering. The waterfront promenade is pleasant and open, while nearby streets reveal shops, cafes, and local food spots.

The Queen Elizabeth is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Barcelona, Spain are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Wandering through the older districts reveals narrow streets, hidden squares, and centuries of stories.

Your ship arrives in Alghero, Italy at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Once ashore, most attractions are within walking distance, making it easy to explore independently.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Ajaccio, Corsica, France, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. The city balances history and leisure, from pastel old town streets to long seaside promenades where locals gather each evening.

The Queen Elizabeth is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Rome is the main draw, and many visitors focus on a handful of must see areas.

Your ship arrives in Valletta, Malta at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. From the outside it looks restrained, but inside is one of the most richly decorated churches in Europe.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Split, Croatia, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Marjan Hill rises just west of the old town and offers shaded walking paths, viewpoints, and quiet beaches.

The Queen Elizabeth is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Zadar, Croatia are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits.

Your cruise ends in Trieste, Italy, where the Queen Elizabeth is scheduled to dock at 5:00 AM. On a smaller ship, the disembarkation process moves quickly - most passengers are off within one to two hours. If you're flying out, book your flight at least four hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Visit the stunning Miramare Castle overlooking the Adriatic.