Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
You'll arrive at Venice Marco Polo International Airport and head directly to your ship. After settling into your cabin and unpacking, spend your first evening on the water, getting familiar with the ship and taking in the Venetian Lagoon views as the sun sets.
- Day 2
Venice
Get an early start with a private tour of Doge's Palace before the morning crowds show up, then walk through an authentic Venetian residential neighborhood to see how locals actually live. The day ends with something special: a private after-hours lighting ceremony at St. Mark's Basilica when most visitors have left.
Included Activities
- A Walk in Venice with Doge's Palace Visit
- Private After-Hours Visit to Saint Mark's Basilica
Landmarks Doge's Palace St. Mark's Basilica - Day 3
Vicenza or Padua to Burano
Pick between two UNESCO World Heritage cities for your morning: Vicenza or Padua. Later you'll return to the ship for a scenic sail across the lagoon heading toward Mazzorbo and Burano. By evening, you'll be strolling through Burano's streets lined with those famous brightly painted fishermen's cottages.
Included Activities
- Evening Stroll in Burano
Optional Activities
- Padua Walking Tour
- Vicenza with Teatro Olimpico
Landmarks Burano Mazzorbo 
- Day 4
Northern Lagoon Islands
Start with a guided tour of Torcello's basilica with an art historian who'll explain the mosaics and history. Next comes free time to wander through Mazzorbo's agricultural landscapes and Burano's colorful alleys. If you prefer, skip those and watch glassblowing artisans work their craft in Murano instead.
Included Activities
- Torcello: Hidden Treasure of the Lagoon
- Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration
Landmarks Torcello Murano Burano Mazzorbo - Day 5
Chioggia
Head to the coastal town of Chioggia and check out the local market with its energy and activity. Then choose what interests you: take a traditional bragozzo boat with food tastings, explore the market further, bike around town, tour a country villa with wine pairings, or visit Palazzo Goldoni.
Optional Activities
- Bragozzo Ride with Tastings at Ca' Zen
- Chioggia Market Visit
- Let's Go: Biking Chioggia
- A Noble Country Villa and Its Wines
- Palazzo Goldoni
Landmarks Chioggia Palazzo Goldoni - Day 6
Po Delta
The morning brings a sailing excursion into the Po Delta where the Po River meets the Adriatic Sea, or you can visit Castello del Catajo instead. After lunch onboard, you'll sail back toward Venice, with plenty of time to relax on deck or explore the ship.
Optional Activities
- Po Delta Sailing
- Castello del Catajo Visit
Landmarks Po Delta - Day 7
Venice
Travel by water taxi through narrow side canals and past the Grand Canal to reach the iconic Rialto Bridge at the canal's narrowest point. The bridge has shops and restaurants, and from there you can choose between a local walking tour, visiting gondola artisans, checking out a mask atelier, or trying a rowing experience.
Optional Activities
- Do as the Locals Do: Venice Walking Tour
- Venice Walk with Gondola Artisans Visit
- Ca' Macana Mask Atelier
- Rowing Venice
Landmarks Rialto Bridge Canal Grande - Day 8
Venice to Rome
Leave the ship this morning and take a train to Rome. You'll check in at the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi hotel (or similar property), then do an orientation walk around the neighborhood with your local host to get your bearings and find the best spots for meals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk
- Day 9
Rome
Spend the day on a panoramic tour tracing Rome's history from the Roman Empire through the Renaissance. You'll see major landmarks like the 18th-century Trevi Fountain, the 2nd-century Pantheon, and the Roman Forum with roots going back to the 8th century BCE.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rome Panoramic Tour
Landmarks Trevi Fountain Pantheon Roman Forum 
- Day 10
Vatican City
Head into Vatican City, the world's smallest country, to see the Sistine Chapel's elaborate frescoes and St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church ever constructed. Take time to absorb this remarkable religious and cultural center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vatican City
Landmarks Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica - Day 11
Rome to Airport
Check out of your hotel this morning. If your cruise and tour package includes an airport transfer, you'll be transported to catch your return flight home.
