Savour a luxurious cruise on Cunard’s brand-new Queen Anne, delve into the Italian Lakes, and relish a journey on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to Paris.
Kickstart your holiday in Southampton where you’ll embark Queen Anne. Enjoy Afternoon Tea and experience extravagant shows between calls to vivacious Cádiz and Barcelona – a city drenched in culture, history, art, and architecture.
Disembarking in Civitavecchia, you’ll explore Florence’s centuries-old architecture during a two-night stay. You’ll then experience the beauty of the Italian Lakes with stays at Lake Como, Maggiore, and Garda. Take in breathtaking mountain views on board the Bernina Red Train to St. Moritz before embarking the inimitable Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Verona – a fitting finale to your luxury holiday.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
7 night full-board cruise on board the brand-new Queen Anne
FREE scenic rail journey through the Swiss Alps on board the Bernina Red Train
2 day all-inclusive luxury Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train journey from Verona to Paris
Grand Suite upgrade on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for £1,999pp
Dedicated steward service
Three-course lunch, four-course dinner and continental breakfast
Full porterage service included
Standard Premier Class Eurostar train journey from Paris to London
2 night four-star hotel stay in Florence at the Hilton Florence Metropole
Your Voyage
Your Itinerary
Today, you’ll embark the resplendent Queen Anne, Cunard’s latest addition to its revered fleet. Delight in signature Cunard experiences, unrivalled at sea, from unforgettable Gala Evenings and fascinating Insights talks with notable experts to sparkling entertainment.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Anne
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Cádiz, Spain. With its ancient charm, vibrant culture, and coastal allure, it’s a city that invites you to embrace the rich history and lively spirit of Andalusia.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Anne
Barcelona, Spain’s Mediterranean jewel, harmonises history and modernity. Gaudí’s architecture, bustling La Rambla, and vibrant beachfront create a captivating blend of culture, art, and coastal allure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Anne
Ajaccio, nestled in Corsica’s embrace, captivates with Mediterranean beauty. Birthplace of Napoleon, this port city offers history, scenic landscapes, and a blend of French and island culture that enchants visitors.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Queen Anne
Cruising into Civitavecchia, you’ll disembark your delightful ship and transfer to Florence. The capital of the Tuscany region is an achingly romantic city of rivers, bridges, and Renaissance art and architecture.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hilton Florence Metropole
Transferring to captivating Lake Como, you’ll settle in for a two-night hotel stay, poised in the shadow of the snow-draped Rhaetian Alps. Explore the lake’s meandering shoreline, dotted with ancient villages and exquisite villas.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Sheraton Lake Como Hotel
Embark the iconic Bernina Red Train for a train journey to St. Moritz, passing through the Poschiavo Valley and the Engadin. Enjoy incredible sights as you trundle on to the magical Bernina Pass.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Sheraton Lake Como Hotel
Enjoy a two-night hotel stay on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Extending into alpine Switzerland, the lake is characterised by its colourful fishing villages, the tiny Borromean Islands off its southwestern shore, and delicious cuisine.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Zacchera Hotels Collection
In the heart of northern Italy, Lake Garda is surrounded by picturesque mountains. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the crystal-clear waters, explore charming lakeside towns including Sirmione and Riva del Garda, and indulge in delicious cuisine.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
Begin your journey home in luxurious 1920s flair with the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Savour a sumptuous, all-inclusive rail journey from Verona to Paris, watching the rolling hills roll into mountains en route.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
After you bid farewell to the glorious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Paris, you’ll transfer to the Eurostar to begin your journey home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Tour Highlights
Queen Anne
Designed with distinction, discover a cruise ship that is modern, yet timeless. Cunard Queen Anne’s breathtaking interiors take inspiration from the past to create a sensational new design direction for the future. Every detail has been considered to instil a sense of occasion, and to ultimately give you more choice. Discover a wealth of new experiences on board, set amongst renowned signature spaces from across the fleet. The cruise liner’s beautiful interiors take inspiration from the past, exuding classic Cunard style, while boasting many new considered touches.
Embrace the freedom to do as much or as little as you choose during your Queen Anne cruise. Delight in their world-famous Afternoon Tea, served in the exquisite Queens Room, don your finest attire for your splendid Gala Evening in the Grand Lobby, and escape to the Mareel® Wellness & Beauty sanctuary – a tranquil retreat in which to feel radiant and renewed.
- Tonnage 113,000 tons
- Length 1,060 ft (323.00 m)
Life on board Queen Anne
Step on board Cunard’s newest ship and discover a ship that is modern, yet timeless. Enjoy both exciting new experiences, as well as indulge in Cunard’s much-loved signature venues.
dining
From white-gloved waiter-service Afternoon Tea to the stylish Britannia Restaurant, for a true sense of occasion, Queen Anne 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*
- Britannia Club Restaurant^
- Queens Grill+
- Princess Grill**
Bars & Lounges*
- Commodore Club
- Gin & Fizz
- The Golden Lion
- Queens Room
- Chart Room
- Yacht Club
- Casino
*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 signature Cunard entertainment, plus a wealth of new breathtaking experiences.
- G32 Nightclub
- Queens Room
- Empire Casino
- Illuminations
- Royal Court Theatre
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Travel between a collection of magnificent cities on board the classic carriages, which will transport you back to the Golden Age of travel with their gleaming French-polished cherry wood marquetry, opulently embroidered upholstery, and vintage fittings.
Every part of your journey is designed to help you capture a little of the magic of a bygone era, whether that’s the gentle clinking of solid crystal glassware in the bar car, or the traditional hospitality of your besuited steward. Travelling on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many, and one which more than lives up to its reputation.
Life on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
From exquisite fine dining to sophisticated lounges and unparallel service, spend your days on board doing as much or as little as you like.
Carriages
The train is made up of sleeping cars dating back to the 1920s and 30s, plus three dining cars, a bar car with an elegant baby grand piano which is played every evening before and after dinner, and an on-board boutique. The most famous carriages are undoubtedly the three dining cars, where all the guests of the train come together for sumptuous cuisine in the most genteel surroundings. The vibrant 3674 Bar Car, with its blue zebra and gold detailing, is also a guest favourite.
Food
The cuisine on board is truly exceptional – its presentation is as such it’s hard to believe that it has been created on board a moving locomotive. Chef Jean Imbert blends the rich heritage of the train with his own passion for fresh seasonal produce to create moments of culinary perfection.
You will be asked to choose from one of two sittings each meal, where you will enjoy multi-course dining of the highest calibre, accompanied by perfectly paired wines. Each afternoon, you will also be offered a sumptuous afternoon tea.
Service
While the carriages have differed over the years, the exquisite service remains unchanged. Every stay is unique to each guest, with your finely attired stewards available for your every whim and to transform your cabin between a sitting area or sleeping bunks. Whatever you need, capture the attention of a liveried blue-and-gold attendant and you’ll find every request taken care of. The stewards are specially chosen for their excellent attention to detail, and many have worked on board the train for decades.
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 £7,499pp
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 £8,499pp
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 £8,499pp
Escape to your own private outdoor space in one of Cunard’s obstructed view 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 £10,499pp
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
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Cabins and Suites
The restored 1920s sleeper cabins are some of the most luxurious train accommodations in the world. Each one is beautifully appointed with exquisite craftsmanship, such as bespoke soft furnishings and polished wood.
Historic Twin Cabin
Take in the spellbinding sights of Europe from the romantic setting it deserves with your own private historic twin cabin. Banquette seating offers the perfect landscape sweep past by day, while convertible sleeping quarters transform the cabin into a restful retreat by night.
The restored 1920s sleeper cabins are some of the most luxurious train accommodation in the world. Each one is beautifully appointed with exquisite craftsmanship, such as bespoke soft furnishings and polished wood.
Grand Suite Upgrade From £3,700pppn
Enter the decadent world of your Grand Suite, where handcrafted interiors, free-flowing champagne and private in-cabin dining are yours to savour. With only six Grand Suites on board, a stay here promises to be enveloped in luxury and indulgence. As you step inside, you’ll be transported to an era where luxury knew no bounds and your every desire is but the tinkle of a bell away, with butlers on hand to attend to your every need.
- Sofa in the living area, which can be converted into a smaller bed
- Private ensuite bathroom with shower, washbasin, and toilet
- 24-hour steward service
- Free-flowing champagne throughout your journey in your suite
- Guaranteed table for two for lunch and dinner; option of private in-suite dining
- All table d’hôte
- Champagne breakfast in your suite
- Complimentary bathrobes and slippers
- Grand suite guests departing from or arriving into London are provided with private transfers
Your Hotel Stays
Florence
Hilton Florence Metropole (Or Similar)
The contemporary Hilton Florence Metropole is ideally located in a quiet business district within easy reach of the city. During your stay here, make use of the free shuttle bus to explore some of the city’s most iconic sights including the Duomo, the illustrious Ponte Vecchio and Piazzale Michelangelo. You’ll delight in the modern rooms featuring neutral décor, air-conditioning and marble bathrooms. Wake up to a delicious breakfast buffet in the hotels breakfast room and come evening, the Luci Della Città offers a range of Tuscan dishes before enjoying a cocktail in the Lounge Bar.
Lake Como
Sheraton Lake Como Hotel (Or Similar)
Sheraton Lake Como Hotel, the first chain hotel to open on Lake Como, is situated amongst the natural beauty of the Rhaetian Alps and flourishing greenery. Amidst the wonders of the Italian lake, this four-star hotel offers exceptional and varied dining, with one of its restaurants being awarded a Michelin star. Enjoy fine dining in a cosy environment and excellent levels of customer service. Sheraton Lake Como Hotel is the only resort at Lake Como to have a private park with an open-air swimming pool and a bio-vegetable garden, which can be enjoyed thoroughly at leisure.
Lake Maggiore
Zacchera Hotels Collection (Or Similar)
The Zacchera Hotels, Grand Hotel Dino, Hotel Simplon, Hotel Splendid and Grand Hotel Bristol in Stresa, all boast privileged positions on the shores of Lake Maggiore and the breathtaking Gulf of Borromeo. Each with its own team of highly professional staff, elegance, sumptuous comfort and high-quality facilities, every stay here is an unforgettable pleasure for all guests. Marvel at the astonishing views as you dine alfresco in one of the exceptional restaurants, indulge in a treatment or two in the opulent wellness centre or wander the lush gardens, bursting with colour.
Lake Garda
Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort (Or Similar)
This five-star hotel boasts a fine wellness centre, peaceful waterfront setting and tranquil Mediterranean gardens. Delight in the choice of bars and dining options: a seasonal poolside restaurant offering al fresco romantic candlelight dinners as well as a spacious main restaurant serving delicious healthy dishes created with local produce and traditional methods. With a focus of wellness, be sure to immerse yourself in the Turkish baths and thermal pools or try an Ayurveda treatment, or two.
