Venice & the Jewels of Veneto

Itinerary

25-Oct Venice, Italy
26-Oct Venice, Italy
27-Oct Venice, Italy
28-Oct Chioggia, Italy
29-Oct Chioggia, Italy
30-Oct Venice, Italy
31-Oct Venice, Italy
01-Nov Venice, Italy

Prices

Full itinerary

Day 1 -Venice (Embark)
Arrive at Venice Marco Polo International Airport, where you will be transferred to the ship. Unpack, relax and enjoy your first evening on the Venetian Lagoon.

Day 2 - Venice
With your early morning arrival at Doge‘s Palace, you’ll be able to marvel at the estate in total peace. Wander through a Venetian neighborhood and experience daily life in an authentic Venetian residential quarter. Later in the evening, cap the day off with a private once-in-a-lifetime experience at an after-hours lighting ceremony inside St. Mark's Basilica without the crowds.
Featured Excursions
A Walk in Venice with Doge's Palace Visit
Nights Out: Private After-Hours Visit to Saint Mark's Basilica

Day 3 - Venice (Padua), Mazzorbo (Burano)
Start your morning in one of two of the Veneto region‘s UNESCO World Heritage cities, Vicenza or Padua. In the afternoon, you’ll reboard the ship for scenic sailing across the lagoon as we head towards Mazzorbo and Burano. In the evening, you may wish to take your free time to stroll into town to appreciate this charming island when most of the tourists have left for the evening. Burano‘s brightly painted fishermen’s cottages are an artist's dream —hot pink, chartreuse, orange, lemon yellow, and more.

A special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Featured Excursions
Evening Stroll in Burano
Padua Walking Tour
Vicenza with Teatro Olimpico

Day 4 - Mazzorbo, Burano, Chioggia
Spend the day exploring the northern lagoon of Venice and its captivating islands. Start with a visit to Torcello's famous basilica with an art historian, then stroll through the agricultural island of Mazzorbo and the rainbow-hued island of Burano during your free time after lunch. Alternatively, you can take the afternoon to see the renowned glassblowing artisans of Murano at work.
Featured Excursions
Torcello: Hidden Treasure of the Lagoon
Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration

Day 5 - Chioggia
Today, you'll admire the greatest sites of charming and coastal Chioggia, including a stop at the local and lively market.
Featured Excursions
Bragozzo Ride with Tastings at Ca' Zen
Chioggia Market Visit
Let's Go: Biking Chioggia
A Noble Country Villa and Its Wines
Palazzo Goldoni

Day 6 - Chioggia, Venice
This morning, join a sailing excursion where you'll explore the Po Delta where the Po River and the Adriatic Sea meet. Later, during lunch, we sail back to Venice.
Featured Excursion:
Po Delta Sailing
Castello del Catajo Visit

Day 7 - Venice
As your water taxi glides past narrow side canals and the Canal Grande, you'll arrive in style at the Rialto Bridge. The iconic stone arch bridge sits at the narrowest point of the Canal Grande and holds numerous shops and restaurants.

A special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Featured Excursion:
Venice Walk with Gondola Artisans Visit
Do as the Locals Do: Venice Walking Tour
Ca' Macana Mask Atelier

Day 8 - Venice (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Venice Marco Polo International Airport for your flight home.

What's Included

Dining

• • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
• 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
• Captain's Welcome and Farewell Receptions
• Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
• Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water

Excursions

• • 6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
• Guided “Do as the Locals Do” and “Let's Go” programs
• State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
• Use of Nordic walking sticks

Accommodations

• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the impressive S.S. La Venezia
• Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
• Free Wi-Fi

Uniworld's Terms and Conditions apply.