QE, World Cruise 2011 Sector ex Hong Kong to Southampton

40 Night World Cruise sector sailing from Hong Kong to Southampton aboard Queen Elizabeth.

Autumn 2010 will further enhance Cunard's illustrious reputation for exquisite ocean travel with the arrival of our newest liner, Queen Elizabeth. Recalling the rich heritage of the first Cunarder to bear the name, her elegance both echos that legendary age and enhances her luxurious modern allure.

The harmony of classic and contemporary strikes an elegant chord throughout this magnificent ship. Images and features from her predecessors, Queen Elizabeth and QE2, sit comfortably alongside her modern charm.

Within Queen Elizabeth's sleek lines, the lavishness of eras past meets the thrilling future of ocean travel. Welcome, then, to the next elegant chapter in Cunard history.

World Cruise:
It is the ultimate journey. A three-month voyage that touches upon dozens of magical ports on one of the most magnificent ocean liners ever built. Each day, new horizons materialise before you. Exotic locales - Australia, South America, Asia, and Europe - await your discovery. Diverse cultures ask to be encountered. Now is the time to experience one of travel's richest legacies. The Cunard World Cruise.

Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a paradigm of contradictions. On the one hand the city vibrates with modern commerce, soaring skyscrapers and sophistication. But at the same time it is a land of ancient beliefs and intriguing local customs: small, gilded shrines glow with red lamps, joss sticks and fresh oranges; markets are heaped high with salted eggs, squid and every kind of medicinal root and herbal remedy imaginable; red-sailed junks and sampans ply the harbour. For shoppers, no city in the world can compare to this non-stop bazaar. And epicures will also find their nirvana. There are ethnic cuisines from all over China: Cantonese dim sum, crispy Peking duck and spicy Szechwan dishes.

Kuala Lumpur
Port Kelang is the port for Malaysia's modern and bustling city of Kuala Lumpur, with its fusion of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures. Explore the exceptional shopping and entertainment offered by the Golden Triangle. Or discover the tranquillity of Lake Gardens, where you can tour the Bird Park or Orchid Garden.

Cochin
Set out on the Malabar coast amid small islands and narrow inlets, this fascinating port, once a major stop along the Spice Route, features a history that dates back to Roman times. Walk along winding streets with 15th-century Portuguese houses. Visit the Mattancheri Palace with its exquisite murals. Step into the ancient synagogue - Cochin's Jewish community goes back over 2,000 years. Observe the impressive facade of St. Francis Church, built on the spot where Vasco da Gama died in 1524. Then enjoy a scenic cruise along the intriguing backwaters of Cochin.

Dubai
Dubai is actually two cities in one: the Khor Dubai, an inlet of the Persian Gulf, separates Deira, the old city, from Bur Dubai. Dubai is a place of fascinating contrasts, a distinctive blend of East and West, of old and new. You can venture across vast, dunes, climb rugged mountains, play on sandy beaches, explore dusty villages and shop in an ultra-modern mall - all in the same day. Since earliest times, Dubai has been known as "the city of merchants", welcoming traders from distant lands with a tradition of courtesy and hospitality that still lives on today.

Salalah
Salalah is the birthplace of Oman's reigning Sultan Qaboos. The city is surrounded by coconut, banana, guava, and papaya groves. Unlike the rest of Arabia, Oman's summer capital catches the Indian summer monsoon and is cooler, wetter and far greener than the rest of the region. It is Oman's second largest city located amid striking mountain scenery and beautiful white sand beaches, which stretch for miles. Follow the Frankincense Trail to Prophet Job's Tomb, perched high up in the "Jebel" (mountains) - a must-see for both its religious significance and beautiful setting. En route are spectacular views of the plains, mountain landscape and emerald green pastures.

Athens
Welcome to the "Birthplace of Modern Democracy", a city whose architectural, art and political triumphs are a universal legacy. Dominating the skyline, the ancient Acropolis is a monument to Western civilization. Discover its perfectly proportioned Parthenon, built during the Golden Age of Peracles, and the Ereichtheon with its maiden columns. Stroll through the ancient columns of the Stoa, where Plato once lectured. Then for lighter fare, come explore the twisting lanes and lively tavernas of the Plaka.

Rome
From the port of Civitavecchia, it is but a short drive to Rome and the legends of the ages: the Vatican and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Catacombs. But no matter how many times you've been in Rome, you'll still want to stroll down the Via Veneto or sip cappuccino in the Piazza di Spagna. Italy's "Eternal City" is eternally fascinating. And don't forget to through a few coins in the Trevi Fountain!

Lisbon
Portugal's capital spreads its ancient sites on seven hills overlooking the Tagus River. Atop the highest hill, St. George's Castle overlooks the city. Balconies ablaze with geraniums and wrought iron lamps light up the medieval Alfama quarter. Sorrowful fados ring out from cafés in the Alto. Shoppers browse in the affluent Chiado district. A short drive away, deposed royalty once lived out their days in the opulent palaces of Estoril and Sintra.

Southampton
The United Kingdom's premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear. The port serves as your gateway to Southern England's magnificent historic sites, national landmarks, charming villages as well as the great metropolis of London. It is an ideal starting or ending point for a memorable voyage.

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