VENICE & THE GEMS OF NORTHERN ITALY
8 DAYS FROM VENICE TO VENICE

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

Travel to romantic Venice and treat yourself to a private evening opening and lighting ceremony at St. Mark’s Basilica. Depart the enchanting “City of Water” to 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, artists and anyone looking for unique gifts or souvenirs. Enjoy additional shopping time in “bountiful” Bologna and medieval Padua, once home to Galileo and Copernicus. Each of these enchanting locales is yours to uncover on “Venice & the Gems of Northern Italy.”

Note: To maximize your Venetian experience, plan to walk by foot whenever possible and avoid taking water-based transportation, which is slower, less-efficient and often costly.

Who will enjoy this cruise/tour

This itinerary is ideal for experienced travelers who enjoy walking to the many sights in Northern Italy. Many of these experiences are best discovered on foot. Romantics, connoisseurs of food & wine, and lovers of art & architecture will love this adventure.

Generations Family Program (select sailings)

Share the enchantment of this region with the younger people traveling with you. These cruise/tours not only feature unique, fun-filled adventures for families to enjoy together, they are also packed with culturally and historically significant experiences designed to spark creativity and curiosity.

VENICE TO VENICE
Note: The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.

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.

Note: For Arrival, Departure, Transfer and Port Location details, please contact us for details. 

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 Morning Walk in Venice with Doge’s Palace Visit
Night Out: Private After-Hours Visit to Saint Mark's Basilica
Parading through Doge’s Palace (Generations)*
*Only available on sailings that belong to the Generations Program.

DAY 3: Venice, Chioggia
Begin your morning with a walk through Venice to meet a local gondola artisan, then head back onboard for a lunchtime sailing across the lagoon. Upon arrival in the fishing town of Chioggia, you'll be able to choose between a ride in a traditional bragozzo with a visit to a countryside estate, some Italian villa wine tasting or a walking tour through Padua.

Featured Excursion:
A Fisherman's Boat Ride (Generations)*
Choice of Venice Morning Walk with Gondola Artisans Visit or Padua Walking Tour or Noble Country Villas and Their Wines or Bragozzo Ride with Tastings at Ca’ Zen
*Only available on sailings that belong to the Generations Program.
A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening. 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.

DAY 4: Polesella (Bologna or Ferrara)
Explore Italy’s culinary capital Bologna on a full-day tour packed with an exclusive pasta-making workshop and lunch or explore Ferrara on a half-day tour.

Featured Excursion:
Bolognese Pasta Workshop (Generations)*
Choice of Private Pasta-Making and Italian Lunch in Bologna or Ferrara: Renaissance, Elegance and Italian Lifestyle Town Walk
*Only available on sailings that belong to the Generations Program.

DAY 5: Porto Viro, Chioggia, Burano
Today, you’ll admire the greatest sites of charming and coastal Chioggia, including a stop at the local and lively market. Your ship will move to dock overnight in Burano, where you’ll enjoy a lovely evening stroll through this multicolored island.

Featured Excursions:
Chioggia Market Visit
Evening Stroll in Burano
Keys to Chioggia (Generations)*
Choice of Castello del Catajo Visit or "Let's Go" Biking Chioggia
*Only available on sailings that belong to the Generations Program.
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.

DAY 6: Burano (Torcello, Mazzorbo, and Burano), Venice
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
Magic Islands (Generations)*
*Only available on sailings that belong to the Generations Program.

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.

Featured Excursion:
"Do as the Locals Do" Venice for kids (Generations)*
Choice of “Do as the Locals Do” Venice Walking Tour or Rialto Walking Tour with Casanova or Ca' Macana Mask Atelier
*Only available on sailings that belong to the Generations Program.
A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

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.

Terms & Conditions:

• Offers are valid for new bookings made by 10 June 2022.
• Rates are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia based on per person twin sharing.
• Prices shown above are after discount, applicable to sailins in 2022.
• Ringgit Malaysia prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuation. 
• Non-refundable deposit RM 1000 per person is required upon booking and full payment by 30 June 202 or 4-months before sailing, whichever is earlier. 
• The offers are not combinable with any other saving offers, except Uniworld & TTC Past Guests (USD100 per/person). 
• Offers do not apply to Solo Travellers, Single-supplement applies at 80% for all staterooms and at 100% for all Suites. 
• Uniworld brochure booking conditions apply. 
• Confirmation is subject to cabin availability. 
• Uniworld reserves the rights to withdraw or change offers at any time. 
• Other Leisure Holidays, Holiday Tours and TTC's conditions may apply. 

Health and safety protocols, guest conduct rules, and regional travel restrictions vary by ship and destination, and are subject to change without notice. Due to evolving health protocols, imagery and messaging may not accurately reflect onboard and destination experiences, offerings, features, or itineraries. These may not be available during your voyage, may vary by ship and destination, and may be subject to change without notice.