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Take advantage of a no single supplement offer on this 8-day river cruise, exploring Venice's lagoons.

The Veneto region of Italy has quaint and colourful islands, extraordinary architecture, magnificent displays of art and a deeply rooted history. With canals and waterways separating the region's highlights, a cruise is a wonderful way to explore Venice and beyond.

Spend seven days getting to know the Venetian Lagoon aboard an elegant river ship, the S.S La Venezia. Hosting just 126 guests, it's a small ship that promises excellent and attentive service. It was completely renovated in 2020 with opulent furnishings that reflect the classic style of Venice.

You'll have exclusive access to famous locations while they're closed to the public and the opportunity to see them when they're free from crowds. Step inside St Mark's Basilica after nightfall to witness an atmospheric lighting ceremony, and venture inside the church on Torcello before it opens to the public to appreciate its tranquillity. You will also have VIP access to Doge's palace during an early morning visit. There's an impressive choice of other excursions too, all included, whether you want to join walking history tours or bike along the beaches of Chioggia to see the Lusenzo Lagoon.

At the end of days exploring the islands, the S.S La Venezia warmly welcomes you back, transporting you in style through the Venetian Lagoon. During this week-long trip, you'll have plenty of time to visit all the unmissable sights of Venice and get to know Burano, Mazzorbo, Torcello, Chioggia, and Murano, painting a complete picture of life in the Venetian Lagoon. A river cruise offers incredible scenery right outside your window, with your view constantly changing around you. There's no better way to enjoy the heart of countries than silently passing through onboard your floating boutique hotel.

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Price includes

  • Return flights from the UK
  • Seven-night cruise in a classic Riverview Stateroom on board the S.S La Venezia
  • All meals on board prepared using the freshest and finest ingredients
  • Unlimited beverages while on board, including fine wines, handmade cocktails and local beers
  • Captain's welcome and farewell dinners
  • Transfers to and from the airport and ship
  • All gratuities, both on board and on shore
  • No single supplement, price includes £2,805pp saving if you are travelling alone
  • Six days of excursions by local experts

Other departure dates are available please call for details.

Availability

From
Sun, Sun, Jul 23, 2023
To
Sun, Sun, Jul 30, 2023
Duration
8 Days
Price per person
£1,899*

* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a classic riverview stateroom, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. No single supplement, offer includes £2,805pp saving for solo travellers. Deposit required. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included but required for most of our overseas trips, and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Uniworld River Cruises Limited

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Itinerary

  1. Day
    1
    London to Venice
    Venice, Italy

    On arrival at Venice Marco Polo airport, a transfer takes you to the S.S. La Venezia. There's time to unpack and get to know the splendid surroundings of the ship before dinner.

    Meals - Dinner
  2. Day
    2
    Venice
    Venice, Italy

    You'll arrive early at Venice's Doge's Palace today to explore this usually busy site in peace, with an extra special entrance. You will enter through the side door, which is usually reserved for dignitaries and VIPs. You will then take a stroll through a traditional Venetian neighbourhood to see how local life unfolds. Tonight, you'll witness a private after-hours lighting ceremony inside St Mark's Basilica without the crowds.

    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day
    3
    Venice
    Venice, Italy

    After breakfast on board, decide whether you'd prefer to visit Vicenza or Padua - both are UNESCO World Heritage cities in the Veneto region. In the afternoon, there's the opportunity to meet a local gondola artisan and take a guided walk through Venice before boarding S.S La Venezia for a scenic sailing across the lagoon towards Mazzorbo and Burano. As you sail, your captain will host a special welcome reception and dinner.

    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day
    4
    Torcello, Mazzorbo, Burano and Murano
    Murano, Italy

    Your day starts with a visit to Torcello's basilica, the oldest church in the Venetian lagoon. You will be accompanied by an art historian who will share their expertise and insights. There's time for coffee in an osteria before returning to the ship. The afternoon is yours to decide whether to explore Burano or Mazzorbo or watch a glass-blowing demonstration on Murano.

    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day
    5
    Chioggia
    Chioggia, Italy

    There's a choice of ways to get to know Chioggia today, whether you opt to visit a local food market, bike along the beaches, head to a beautiful castle, or learn about the region's winemaking and stay for a tasting (not included).

    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day
    6
    Chioggia
    Chioggia, Italy

    This morning, explore the Po Delta at the point where the Adriatic Sea meets the Po River on a sailing excursion. Over lunch back on board the S.S La Venezia, you'll sail back to Venice where you will dock overnight.

    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  7. Day
    7
    Venice
    Venice, Italy

    You'll take a water taxi through the Venice canals today, arriving in style at the Rialto Bridge. From here, you can visit Rialto market, take a walking tour or visit a mask atelier to see how the intricate masks worn at the Carnival of Venice are made.

    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day
    8
    Venice to London
    Venice, Italy

    After a final breakfast on board, you'll disembark S.S. La Venezia, and a transfer will take you to the airport for your flight home to London.

    Meals - Breakfast

Accommodation

SS La Venezia

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Cruise ship

Glamorous Uniworld ship sailing the Po and Venice Lagoon

The River Countess underwent a complete design renovation, debuting as SS La Venezia on March 27, 2020 and bringing guests complete luxury while exploring Northern Italy. The redesign of SS La Venezia was inspired by Venetian culture and features six elegantly appointed suites including two new Grand Suites, three dining venues including an Italian kitchen on the upper deck, spa, library, lounge and bar.

Suites: Grand Suite (28 sq m), Suite (20 sq m), French Balcony (14 sq m), Deluxe (14 sq m)
Classic (14 sq m).

Guests: 126, staff: 42. Length 110 m, width 11.4 m.

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Uniworld is one of the world's outstanding luxury river cruise lines. The company’s European fleet features luxurious ships with an average capacity of 130 guests, the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry, enticing shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, impeccable hospitality, and numerous other all-inclusive benefits.

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Availability

From
Sun, Sun, Jul 23, 2023
To
Sun, Sun, Jul 30, 2023
Duration
8 Days
Price per person
£1,899*

* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a classic riverview stateroom, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. No single supplement, offer includes £2,805pp saving for solo travellers. Deposit required. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Travel insurance is not included but required for most of our overseas trips, and should be taken out at time of booking. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Uniworld River Cruises Limited

Call now to book 08082394833
Quote ref: GHK UW VENICE