12 Night Cruise sailing from Hamburg 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.

Highlights of this cruise:

Hamburg
Established by Charlemagne, Hamburg owes much of its architecture to the rebuilding done in the late 19th and early 20th centuries after a massive fire. World War II also inflicted severe damage, but the city's medieval character is still evident thanks to post-war restorations. Hamburg is a place where anything can - and frequently does - happen, like giving the world its first glimpse of The Beatles.

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.

Queensferry
This gorgeous city drapes its Georgian charm across seven scenic hills. Fancy a regal stroll? Proceed in stately fashion along Edinburgh's renowned and historic Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyrood House and take in the views from that historic hilltop castle. It's a visit fit for a king. Or why not trace your Scottish ancestry and find your family tartan?

Invergordon
Soak up the unmistakable Scottish Highlands, shrouded in myth and folklore. Amidst conical hills and verdant glens, seek out Loch Ness and scan its glassy surface for the legendary 'monster'. Visit Culloden Moor where Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated, Cawdor Castle - forever linked with Macbeth - and regional whisky distilleries bearing their own famous names.

Kirkwall
Kirkwall possesses a Norse heritage that stretches back almost a century; indeed the Vikings laid the first foundations for St Magnus Cathedral - the most northerly in Britain - built from yellow and red local sandstone. You could also learn the history of the radio at the Wireless Museum and sample the island's peaty single malts at the Highland Park Distillery.

Dublin
The dark waters of the River Liffey swirling beneath the Halfpenny Bridge appear to transport you to a different age, the literary Dublin of Yeats, Shaw, Swift and Wilde. From the smart surroundings of St. Stephen's Green, down bustling O'Connell Street, to the blarney welcome you'll find waiting in a hundred little bars and restaurants the craic, like the Guinness, is always good in Dublin.

St Peter Port
Fortified against invasion for centuries, Guernsey is dotted with castles and coastal defense forts. During World War II, the Channel Islands were the only part of the United Kingdom occupied by the Germans. This quaint harbor whose narrow, cobbled streets and granite houses rise in tiers on the hillside is actually the isle of Guernsey's capital. In town, visit St. Peter's Church and the 13th-century Castle Cornet. Or opt for an excursion to the countryside's pastoral vistas.