11 Nights | August 2027 | Cruise & Touring Holiday
Three of Italy’s most famous lakes and a week onboard a Cunard Queen, all in one 11 night holiday. You’ll spend two nights at the Hotel Regina Palace Stresa (or similar) on Lake Maggiore, enjoy a guided tour of Lake Como, then relax for two nights at the Solho Hotel Bardolino (or similar) on the shores of Lake Garda.
From Trieste, Queen Elizabeth takes you down the Adriatic to Dubrovnik and Corfu, with scenic cruising through the Greek Islands and the Messina Strait before a day in Naples and your arrival near Rome. Flights from London and transfers are included, and for a limited time you can save up to £800 per couple.
What’s Included
- Save up to £800 per couple for a limited time
- Two nights on Lake Maggiore and two nights on Lake Garda
- Guided tour of Lake Como
- 7 night Cunard Queen Elizabeth Mediterranean cruise
Escorted Tours
- Guided tour of Lake Como
Cunard Cruise
- 7 nights onboard Queen Elizabeth from Trieste to Civitavecchia (Rome)
- All meals onboard
- Scenic cruising through the Greek Islands and the Messina Strait
Hotel Stays
- 2 nights at the Hotel Regina Palace Stresa (or similar), Lake Maggiore, 4 Star
- 2 nights at the Solho Hotel Bardolino (or similar), Lake Garda, 4 Star
- Breakfast at both hotels
Flights & Transfers
- Return flights from London, with regional departures available
- All transfers
Full Itinerary
Day 1
Lake Maggiore, Italy
Fly from London and transfer to the Hotel Regina Palace Stresa (or similar) for two nights.
Day 2
Lake Maggiore, Italy
A free day to visit the Borromean Islands or take a boat to the lakeside villages.
Day 3
Lake Como & Lake Garda, Italy
A guided tour of Lake Como, then on to the Solho Hotel Bardolino (or similar) for two nights.
Day 4
Lake Garda, Italy
A day at leisure on the shores of Italy’s largest lake.
Day 5
Trieste, Italy
Transfer to Trieste and embark Queen Elizabeth.
Day 6
At sea

Day 7
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Limestone streets, palaces and churches inside the famous city walls.
Day 8
Corfu, Greece
Venetian architecture in the Old Town and olive groves beyond.
Day 9
Greek Islands
Scenic cruising past whitewashed villages and rocky islands.
Day 10
Messina Strait, Italy
Scenic cruising between Sicily and Calabria, with Mount Etna in the distance.
Day 11
Naples, Italy
The home of pizza and the gateway to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
Day 12
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
The Cruise Experience

Queen Elizabeth carries on Cunard’s Golden Era style, with elegant lounges, the Royal Court Theatre, ballroom dancing in the Queens Room and Afternoon Tea served by white-gloved waiters.
Dining is a highlight, from the Britannia Restaurant to the Lido, and there’s a spa, a library and two pool areas for slower days between Dubrovnik, Corfu and Naples.
Pricing
Inside from £2,399pp, two sharing
- Oceanview from £2,699pp
- Balcony from £2,999pp
- Grill Suite from £4,199pp
Departs 23 August 2027. Prices include a saving of up to £800 per couple. This is a limited-time discount and could be removed at any time, so we’d recommend securing it sooner rather than later. Your holiday is fully protected by ABTA and ATOL.
Why Book With Need That Cruise
We specialise in building complete cruise holidays, not just the cruise itself. You’ll speak directly to our team, we’ll guide you through the full itinerary, and make sure everything is right for you before you book.
Important Information
- Prices are per person based on two sharing and subject to availability.
- Hotels are shown as named or similar.
- Savings of up to £800 per couple are a limited-time discount and could be removed at any time.
- Tourist tax is payable locally. Our team can advise.
- Terms and conditions apply.
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