Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice Arrival
You'll land at Venice Marco Polo International Airport and head straight to your ship. After settling into your cabin and unpacking, the evening is yours to relax on deck while the ship sits in the Venetian Lagoon.
- Day 2
Venice
Head to Doge's Palace early before the crowds build up, then take some time wandering through a traditional Venetian neighborhood to see how locals actually live. Later, you'll get exclusive access for a private after-hours lighting ceremony inside St. Mark's Basilica, which is something most visitors never experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- A Walk in Venice with Doge's Palace Visit
- Private After-Hours Visit to Saint Mark's Basilica
Landmarks/POIs Doge's Palace St. Mark's Basilica - Day 3
Burano
Start the morning in either Vicenza or Padua (you'll choose one), both UNESCO World Heritage cities in the Veneto region. The ship sails across the lagoon toward Mazzorbo and Burano in the afternoon. By evening, you'll stroll through Burano at your own pace, checking out the brightly painted fishermen's cottages after most tourists have headed back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening Stroll in Burano
Optional Activities
- Padua Walking Tour
- Vicenza with Teatro Olimpico
Landmarks/POIs Burano Mazzorbo - Day 4
Northern Lagoon Islands
You'll explore the northern lagoon islands with a guided visit to Torcello's basilica led by an art historian. After lunch, there's free time to wander through Mazzorbo and Burano, or if you prefer, you can head to Murano instead to watch glassblowing artisans working at their furnaces.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Torcello: Hidden Treasure of the Lagoon
- Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration
Landmarks/POIs Torcello Murano Mazzorbo Burano - Day 5
Chioggia
The day takes you to the coastal city of Chioggia where you'll see the main sights and walk through the local market. From there, pick one optional activity: take a traditional bragozzo boat ride with tastings, explore more markets, bike around the area, visit a country villa for wine, or tour Palazzo Goldoni.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bragozzo Ride with Tastings at Ca' Zen
- Chioggia Market Visit
- Biking Chioggia
- A Noble Country Villa and Its Wines
- Palazzo Goldoni
Landmarks/POIs Chioggia - Day 6
Po Delta
You'll sail out on an excursion to the Po Delta where the Po River meets the Adriatic Sea. During lunch, the ship heads back toward Venice. You can choose between continuing with the sailing experience or visiting Castello del Catajo instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Po Delta Sailing
- Castello del Catajo Visit
Landmarks/POIs Po Delta - Day 7
Venice
Your water taxi winds through narrow side canals and along the Canal Grande, passing under the iconic Rialto Bridge. This stone arch sits at the narrowest point of the canal and connects two neighborhoods packed with shops and restaurants. You've got optional activities to choose from: local walking tours, visits to gondola artisans, mask ateliers, or rowing experiences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 8
Venice to Rome
You'll leave the ship this morning and take a train to Rome. Check into the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome (or similar hotel). If you're interested, join a local host for an orientation walk around your neighborhood to get familiar with the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk
- Day 9
Rome
Take a panoramic tour through Rome's history, from the Roman Empire straight through to the Renaissance. You'll see major landmarks like the 18th-century Trevi Fountain, the 2nd-century Pantheon, and the Roman Forum where ruins date back to the 8th century BCE.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rome Panoramic Tour
Landmarks/POIs Trevi Fountain Pantheon Roman Forum - Day 10
Vatican City
Cross into Vatican City, the world's smallest country, and see the Sistine Chapel with its elaborate frescoes and St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church ever constructed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Vatican City
Landmarks/POIs Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica - Day 11
Rome Departure
Check out of your hotel this morning. If your package includes a transfer, you'll be taken to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
