Itinerary

Milan, Milan(Verona/Valpolicella), Venice, Mazzorbo(Burano), Chioggia, Venice

Description

Selected departures from March to October 2024

Pricing based on departure date 12 April 2024

Uncover the enchanted beauty and breathtaking history of Veneto.

This ultimate Venetian vacation is perfected by one unique quality: your stay onboard our floating boutique hotel. Not only will you benefit from an enviable location in Venice, you’ll also find that your hotel transports you to hidden gem towns nearby. 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. And savor the spectacular wine and cuisines of this region every step of the way.

Itinirary Highlights

Milan is a mecca for Italian fashionistas, famous for its innovative design and stylish flair. Venture inside the city’s hulking Gothic cathedral, as well as its cathedral to capitalism, Europe’s oldest shopping arcade.

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.

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.

Today, you’ll admire the greatest sites of charming and coastal Chioggia, including a stop at the local and lively market. 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.

Milan, Milan(Verona/Valpolicella), Venice, Mazzorbo(Burano), Chioggia, Venice

Ship Details

The River Countess underwent a complete design renovation in 2020, debuting as the S.S. La Venezia to bring guests an enhanced luxury experience inspired by Northern Italy. The redesign of the S.S. La Venezia drew influence from the fine Fortuny fabrics displayed prominently onboard. Murano glass, gilded accents and artistic etched elements pay homage to popular Venetian aesthetics of the early 20th century, creating an onboard atmosphere that is at once elegant and nostalgic.

Inclusions:

DINING

• All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
• 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
• Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
• Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
• Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water

EXCURSIONS

• 8 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
• Guided "Do as the Locals Do" and "Let's Go" programs
• State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions

ACCOMMODATIONS

• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the impressive S.S. La Venezia
• 2 nights in Milan at the Rosa Grand (or similar) with breakfast
• Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
• Free Internet and Wi-Fi access

EXPERIENCES

• 1 country: Italy
• 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
• All transfers on arrival and departure days
• Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
• Captivating onboard local entertainment
• Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture
• Exclusive Generations Family Program on select summer departures