Cunard Luxury Mediterranean Voyage & Trio of Italian Lakes with Florence Escape

Your holiday begins on the picturesque shores of Lake Maggiore, where you’ll check in for a three-night hotel stay. Hemmed by forested hills and graceful villas, Lake Maggiore reveals pastel-hued towns, waterfront promenades, and a slower pace of Italian life.

Embark the Centovalli Railway for a picturesque journey through the “One Hundred Valleys”. Pass by deep gorges and cascading waterfalls. Glide across colourful alpine meadows, over numerous bridges, and through vineyards and forests of chestnut trees.

With its snow-dusted peaks and peaceful shores, Maggiore feels both cultivated and shaped by nature. Discover botanical gardens in Pallanza, pause in Stresa for a lakeside aperitivo, or ascend Mottarone for sweeping alpine views.

In the morning, explore Lake Como’s historic heart – a patchwork of ancient buildings, stone courtyards, towers and medieval walls – in a setting long synonymous with glamour. Later, travel onward to Lake Garda, where you’ll check in for a two-night stay.

Enjoy a day at leisure at your Lake Garda hotel. Relax on the lake’s shores or explore charming lakeside towns, such as Sirmione and Malcesine, with their medieval castles and narrow streets.

Check into your hotel and get your bearings in Florence’s walkable historic centre. Renaissance churches, terracotta rooftops and marble facades fill every turn – from the Duomo to Piazza della Signoria.

Walk in the footsteps of Medici and Michelangelo during a tour of Florence. Climb the Duomo, admire Botticelli in the Uffizi, and sip chianti over lunch in Oltrarno before browsing artisan studios.

Embark Queen Victoria, a floating emblem of luxury marrying heritage and innovation with sleek design and Cunard’s iconic black and red livery. Recline in plush public rooms, relish gourmet dining, and unwind in the spacious cabins.

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.

Cephalonia pairs dramatic Greek landscapes with laid-back charm. Pine-covered mountains drop into turquoise bays, while pastel villages like Assos offer waterfront cafés and Venetian traces. Swim in the calm waters of Myrtos Beach or wander the streets of Argostoli.

Corfu blends Venetian grace with Ionian ease. In the Old Town, faded mansions line narrow alleys, while fortresses overlook lively squares. Beyond the city, olive groves and cypress forests frame hidden coves and hillside villages.

Encircled by dramatic mountains and set on a fjord-like bay, Kotor is a medieval town of winding alleys and stone churches. Climb the ancient fortress walls for sweeping views, then wander beneath red-tiled rooftops.

Split is built within the bones of a Roman palace – a city where history and daily life intertwine. Diocletian’s vast third-century complex forms the heart of the old town, its stone corridors now home to apartments, cafés and boutiques.

Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and head to the airport for your flight home.