Itinerary
- Day 1
Milan
You'll arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport and head to your hotel to settle in. Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper is on the schedule for either today or tomorrow depending on what tickets are available. Get some rest and take in your first evening in Milan.
Included Activities
- Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper (may be operated on Day 1 or Day 2)
Landmarks/POIs Milan Malpensa Airport The Last Supper (Leonardo da Vinci) - Day 2
Milan
Check out Milan's main attractions starting with the Gothic cathedral and the historic shopping arcade, one of Europe's oldest. If you're interested, there's an optional day trip to Lake Como and Bellagio you can book with your tour manager once you arrive. Pricing and exact details are available through them.
Included Activities
- Milan Highlights City Tour
Optional Activities
- Masterpiece Collection optional excursion to Lake Como and Bellagio
- Milano La Scala
Landmarks/POIs Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II La Scala - Day 3
Milan to Venice
Travel toward Venice with a stop in Verona, the city linked to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet story. Walk around and see the sights, then sit down for lunch at a family-run wine estate. The owners are descendants of Dante, and you'll try Amarone di Valpolicella, a local red wine from the region.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a historic wine estate owned by descendants of Dante featuring Amarone di Valpolicella)
Included Activities
- Verona, City of Romeo and Juliet
- Valpolicella Wine Estate Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Verona - Day 4
Venice
Start early at Doge's Palace before the morning crowds arrive. After that, wander through a real Venetian neighborhood where locals actually live. Later in the evening, you'll have a private lighting ceremony inside St. Mark's Basilica after hours, so you get to experience it without the usual tourist crowds.
Included Activities
- A Walk in Venice with Doge's Palace Visit
- Nights Out: Private After-Hours Visit to Saint Mark's Basilica
Landmarks/POIs Doge's Palace St. Mark's Basilica - Day 5
Vicenza or Padua
Choose between two options: either explore Vicenza and its Teatro Olimpico or take a walking tour of Padua, both UNESCO World Heritage cities in the Veneto region. In the afternoon, you'll reboard your ship and sail across the lagoon toward Mazzorbo and Burano. Free time in the evening lets you stroll through Burano and see the traditional brightly painted fishermen's houses.
Optional Activities
- Vicenza with Teatro Olimpico
- Padua Walking Tour
Landmarks/POIs Teatro Olimpico Vicenza Padua Mazzorbo Burano - Day 6
Northern Lagoon Islands
Spend your day on the northern lagoon islands. Start with a guided tour of Torcello's basilica led by an art historian, then walk through Mazzorbo and have free time in Burano after lunch to explore on your own. If you prefer, you can head to Murano in the afternoon instead to watch skilled glassblowers creating their pieces.
Included Activities
- Torcello: Hidden Treasure of the Lagoon
- Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration
Landmarks/POIs Torcello Basilica Mazzorbo Burano Murano - Day 7
Chioggia
Visit the coastal town of Chioggia and check out the local market. You've got several activities to pick from: explore the market, take a bike tour, go on a traditional bragozzo boat with food and wine tastings, tour a noble country villa, or visit Palazzo Goldoni. Pick what interests you most.
Optional Activities
- Chioggia Market Visit
- Let's Go: Biking Chioggia
- Bragozzo Ride with Tastings at Ca' Zen
- A Noble Country Villa and Its Wines
- Palazzo Goldoni
Landmarks/POIs Chioggia Palazzo Goldoni - Day 8
Po Delta
Embark on a sailing trip out to the Po Delta where the Po River flows into the Adriatic Sea. You'll explore the area and then sail back toward Venice, arriving around lunchtime.
Optional Activities
- Po Delta Sailing
- Castello del Catajo Visit
Landmarks/POIs Po Delta Castello del Catajo - Day 9
Venice
Glide into Venice by water taxi, passing narrow side canals and the Canal Grande to reach the iconic Rialto Bridge. This historic stone bridge sits at the narrowest point of the canal and is lined with shops and restaurants. Choose from several activities like walking tours, visits to gondola workshops, mask makers' studios, or traditional rowing experiences.
Optional Activities
- Do as the Locals Do: Venice Walking Tour
- Venice Walk with Gondola Artisans Visit
- Ca' Macana Mask Atelier
- Rowing Venice
Landmarks/POIs Rialto Bridge Canal Grande - Day 10
Departure
Leave your ship and transfer to Venice Marco Polo International Airport for your flight home.
Landmarks/POIs Venice Marco Polo International Airport
