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Spain & Italy Cruise- Queen Victoria

This nine-night route stretches from our home port to Rome. Pausing in Gibraltar, you'll seek out Palma, Mallorca's capital, Barcelona's imaginative architecture and chic Cannes. Over in Italy, the Renaissance splendour of Florence or Pisa provide a fabulous final call.Queen Victoria is exactly what a Cunard ship should be. She’s sleek and contemporary, with a traditional red and black exterior. Inside, she offers warmth and luxury, relaxation and comfort.

Main stops of your itinerary:

Gibraltar

Take a cable car and ascend the ancient Pillar of Hercules for views that will leave you breathless. For the wildlife enthusiast in you there’s a stop to appreciate the diverse birdlife and of course meet the famous Barbary Apes. Beneath Gibraltar’s white cliffs grow a profusion of palm, pine, and cypress trees. No fewer than 600 varieties of flowers grow here, some found nowhere else on Earth

Palma de Mallorca - Spain

Arriving in Mallorca’s capital, Palma, you’ll find a vibrant city of boutiques, cafés and markets in medieval lanes, all under the watchful gaze of its immense and photogenic gothic sandstone cathedral. Beyond Palma, the island’s gorgeous coast shelters beautiful coves, calm harbours and the lavish villas of the rich and famous.

Barcelona - Spain

Delve into the Picasso Museum or Miró Foundation. Explore the genius of Gaudí too, as you survey the city from Parc Güell, witness the extraordinary Casa Mila and Casa Batlló, and marvel at his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia. After all that sightseeing a shady spot in one of Barcelona’s numerous cafés provides the perfect vantage point for watching the colourful street performers on Las Ramblas.

Cannes - France

Here on the French Riviera, Cannes is known for its beaches, chic boutiques and elegant nightspots around La Croisette promenade. It was a sleepy harbour until 1834, when Lord Brougham stayed here on his travels to Italy and began its transformation into a fashionable resort. It’s now home to the famous film festival and the immortalised handprints of A-list movie stars.

Florence & Pisa - Italy

Allow yourself to be awed by Florence, one of Tuscany’s Renaissance treasures. With red tiled roofs, tiny shops and magnificent architecture, this is the romantic capital of Italy. Marvel at the mosaic façade and stained glass of Il Duomo di Firenze, Florence's stunning cathedral, gaze up at the famous tilting bell tower of Pisa and soak up the sight of the beautiful gold and silver workshops huddled together over the River Arno. 

Rome – Italy

A visit to Rome is an unforgettable experience. Explore the legends of the ages: the Vatican and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Catacombs. Stroll down the Via Veneto or sip cappuccino in the Piazza di Spagna. Italy's 'Eternal City' is eternally fascinating. Throw a few coins in the Trevi Fountain and you may be back again.