Luxury Cunard Mediterranean Voyage with Scenic Swiss Rail & Italian Lakes Trio

Your holiday begins as you fly from New Zealand to your destination.

On arrival, transfer to the shores of Lake Maggiore, where three relaxed nights await. Settle into your hotel and let the unhurried pace of the lakes work its charm, the perfect way to ease into your holiday.

A day at leisure beside Maggiore. Stroll the elegant promenades, linger over a long lakeside lunch, or simply take in the views across the water to the mountains beyond, with the whole day yours to enjoy as you please.

Today brings a real highlight, the Centovalli Railway. Wind through a hundred valleys of chestnut forest, stone hamlets, and tumbling waterfalls as the line carries you between Italy and Switzerland, the Alps unfolding magnificently at every twist and turn.

Transfer south with a guided visit to Lake Como, its stately villas mirrored in deep blue water. Continue to Lake Garda, framed by mountains, for a two-night stay in one of Italy’s most celebrated lakeside settings.

Spend the day on the water with a hop-on, hop-off ferry across Lake Garda. Drift between pretty harbour towns, pausing to explore their squares and waterfronts, before returning to your lakeside hotel for a relaxed evening at leisure.

Transfer to Trieste and embark Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth. Settle into her gracious surroundings, find your bearings on board, and raise a glass on deck as your Mediterranean voyage begins and the Italian coastline slips gently away.

Walled and golden above the Adriatic, Dubrovnik invites you to wander its polished marble streets, trace the medieval ramparts, and take in views over a sea of terracotta rooftops, the famous old town unfolding at every corner.

The greenest of the Greek isles, Corfu charms with Venetian fortresses, cypress-dotted hills, and a graceful old town. Explore its winding lanes and elegant squares at your own pace, or simply relax beneath the warm Ionian sun.

Cephalonia rewards you with dramatic coastline and tranquil coves. Discover its welcoming beaches and harbour villages, or seek out the celebrated turquoise waters that ring this beautiful island, perhaps with a swim in one of its sheltered bays.

Sail the narrow Strait of Messina, the slender channel dividing Sicily from the Italian mainland, with views to both shores as you pass through. Find a spot on deck and watch the two coastlines drift slowly by.

From Salerno, the wonders of the south await. Journey across the bay to the romantic isle of Capri, or perhaps explore the remarkably preserved Roman streets of Pompeii, frozen in time beneath the watchful gaze of Vesuvius.

Step ashore in Civitavecchia, the gateway to Rome. Spend the day among the Eternal City’s icons, from the Colosseum to the Vatican, before returning to the ship with a head full of two thousand years of history.

La Spezia opens the way to Tuscany. Discover Renaissance Florence with its galleries and grand piazzas, or perhaps visit Pisa to see its famously leaning tower, both within easy reach of this pretty Ligurian harbour town.

The Corsican capital and birthplace of Napoleon, Ajaccio blends French elegance with Mediterranean warmth. Wander its lively harbour, browse the colourful markets, and relax on its golden bays at leisure, soaking up the island’s relaxed coastal charm.

Palma dazzles with its vast Gothic cathedral rising above the marina. Explore the old town’s honey-stone lanes and lively squares, pause for tapas at a pavement table, or relax at a harbourside cafe watching the yachts go by.

Spain’s third city pairs historic charm with bold modern design. Admire the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, wander the atmospheric old quarter, then seek out a plate of authentic paella in the city where the dish was born.

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