Venice and The Jewels of Veneto

Pricing is based on departure date 27th Aug 2023

Alternate departure date availble for travel in 2023, Call us for the availability

Uncover the enchanted beauty and breathtaking history of Venice and Northern Italy.

This ultimate Venetian vacation is perfected by one unique quality: your stay onboard our floating boutique hotel. Not only will you benefit from an enviable location in Venice, you’ll also find that your hotel transports you to hidden gem towns nearby. Explore the waterfront shops, colorful facades and peaceful canals unique to Burano, Mazzorbo and Torcello. Farther south, discover Chioggia—a charming southern port loved by fishermen. And savor the spectacular wine and cuisines of this region every step of the way.

Why Book?

Savings: Save up to £1,200 pp on a wide selection of Uniworld all-inclusive, luxury river cruises. The Cruise Line Price advertised refers to the best available price in market and can include ad hoc flash promotions when applicable.

Flights included: Flights are included for all 2023 departures. Included flights are from London. For alternative departure points and upgrades, please call; supplements may apply.

(Round-trip economy flights included from London. No-fly, rail options also included however, travelling by Eurostar transfers are not included. Flights and/or Eurostar are subject to availability at the time of booking and supplements may apply. Other restrictions may apply.)

Worry-Free travel: Tips / Gratuities are included

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, including “Choice Is Yours” options, 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

Accommodation:

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 Internet and Wi-Fi access

Experiences

1 country: Italy

3 UNESCO World Heritage sites

Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)

Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour

Captivating onboard local entertainment

Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture

Your Ship: S.S. La Venezia

The River Countess underwent a complete design renovation in 2020, debuting as the S.S. La Venezia to bring guests an enhanced luxury experience inspired by Northern Italy. The redesign of the S.S. La Venezia drew influence from the fine Fortuny fabrics displayed prominently onboard. Murano glass, gilded accents and artistic etched elements pay homage to popular Venetian aesthetics of the early 20th century, creating an onboard atmosphere that is at once elegant and nostalgic.

Itinerary highlights:

Ship:  S.S. La Venezia

Cabin: Classic Torcello Deck

Sail Date: 27th Aug 2023

Duration: 07 Nights 

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.

DAY 3: VENICE, 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 have the opportunity to join us on a walk in Venice to meet a local gondola artisan before reboarding the ship for scenic sailing across the lagoon as we head towards Mazzorbo and Burano.

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.

DAY 5: CHIOGGIA

Today, you’ll admire the greatest sites of charming and coastal Chioggia, including a stop at the local and lively market.

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.

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.

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.

All fares are displayed in Great British Pound and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.