Venice & the Jewels of Veneto

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. (D)

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. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of A Walk in Venice with Doge's Palace Visit OR Nights Out: Private After-Hours Visit to Saint Mark's Basilica

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. (B/L/WD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Vicenza with Teatro Olimpico OR Padua Walking Tour

Note: A special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

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. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Torcello: Hidden Treasure of the Lagoon OR Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration

Today, you'll admire the greatest sites of charming and coastal Chioggia, including a stop at the local and lively market. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Bragozzo Ride with Tastings at Ca' Zen OR Chioggia Market Visit OR Let's Go: Biking Chioggia OR A Noble Country Villa and Its Wines

Note: IMPORTANT: We are obliged to comply with Italian Maritime Authorities who require that only crew may be on the ship during the Adriatic Sea passage. Therefore, our guests must disembark the ship and partake in the featured excursions. We thank you for your cooperation. -->

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. (B/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Po Delta Sailing OR Castello del Catajo Visit OR Jewish Ghetto

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. (B/L/FD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Venice Walk with Gondola Artisans Visit OR Do as the Locals Do: Venice Walking Tour OR Ca' Macana Mask Atelier OR Rowing Venice

Note: A special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

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. (B)