Arrive at Venice Marco Polo International Airport, from where you will be transferred to the ship. Unpack, relax, and enjoy your first evening on the Venetian Lagoon.
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. ... Read More
Start your morning in one of two of the Veneto region's UNESCO World Heritage-listed 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. In the evening, you may wish to take your free time to stroll into town to appreciate this charming island when most of the tourists have left for the evening. Burano's brightly painted fishermen's cottages are an artist's dream - hot pink, chartreuse, orange, lemon yellow, and more. ... Read More
Wednesday - May 6, 2026
Day 4
Torcello, Italy
Mazzorbo, Italy, Italy
Burano, Italy
Chioggia (Venice), Italy
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. ... Read More
Thursday - May 7, 2026
Day 5
Chioggia (Venice), Italy
Today, you'll admire the greatest sights of charming and coastal Chioggia, including a stop at the lively local market.
Friday - May 8, 2026
Day 6
Chioggia (Venice), Italy
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.
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.
After disembarking the ship this morning, we'll make our way by train to the capital city of Rome. Check into the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel (or similar) and, if you'd like, you can join an Orientation Walk of the neighborhood around the hotel with your local host.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - May 11, 2026
Day 9
Rome, Italy
From the Roman Empire to the Renaissance, Rome has stood at the center of Western culture many times throughout history. While eras come and go, no period of this remarkable city's past has disappeared from its landscape. As you embark on your panoramic tour of Rome today, you'll discover some of the greatest marks on this timeline, including the 18th-century Trevi Fountain, the 2nd-century Pantheon, and the Roman Forum, whose roots stretch back to the 8th century BCE. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - May 12, 2026
Day 10
Rome, Italy
Today, you technically step out of Italy and into the smallest country in the world as you enter Vatican City, where you'll marvel at the extravagant frescoes of the Sistine Chapel and see St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church ever built.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - May 13, 2026
Day 11
Rome, Italy
Check out of your hotel this morning. If your cruise/tour package includes a transfer, you'll be taken to the airport to return home.
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