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Grande Italia (2025) (Milan to Rome)

From Milan, Italy to Rome, Italy
Length: 13 Days - Departs: Fri, May 02, 2025
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Departure
May 02, 2025
Arrival
May 14, 2025

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River Cruise Itinerary

Begin your journey in stunning Milan, where you’ll view da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” Stop for a tasting of rare Amarone wines on your way to romantic Venice. Embark on your cruise to treat yourself to a private evening lighting ceremony at St. Mark’s Basilica, explore the colorful facades of Burano, and sail south to discover Chioggia—a charming southern port loved by fishermen, artists, and anyone looking for unique gifts or souvenirs. Complete your spectacular Italian adventure with a stay in Rome, where a local guide will whisk you away to the city’s most charming and historic sites.

  1. Day 1
    Milan
    Fri, May 02, 2025
    Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport. If your cruise/tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Rosa Grand hotel.
  2. Day 2
    Milan
    Sat, May 03, 2025
    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. Alternatively, you can join a Masterpiece Collection optional excursion to Lake Como and Bellagio. This experience is bookable upon arrival, so please inquire with your tour manager about pricing and availability after check-in on Day 1.
    Meals: Breakfast
  3. Day 3
    Milan (Verona/Valpolicella), Transfer to Venice (Embark)
    Sun, May 04, 2025
    En route to Venice, you’ll stop in the literary hometown of Shakespeare’s famously star-crossed teen lovers to see the sights. Later, enjoy lunch at a historic wine estate owned by descendants of Dante and learn about one of the most unique Italian wines, Amarone di Valpolicella.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4
    Venice
    Mon, May 05, 2025
    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.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5
    Venice, Mazzorbo (Burano)
    Tue, May 06, 2025
    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. 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.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day 6
    Mazzorbo, Burano, Chioggia
    Wed, May 07, 2025
    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.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  7. Day 7
    Chioggia
    Thu, May 08, 2025
    Today, you’ll admire the greatest sites of charming and coastal Chioggia, including a stop at the local and lively market.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8
    Chioggia, Venice
    Fri, May 09, 2025
    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.
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  9. Day 9
    Venice
    Sat, May 10, 2025
    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.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  10. Day 10
    Venice (Disembark), Transfer to Rome
    Sun, May 11, 2025
    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.
    Meals: Breakfast
  11. Day 11
    Rome
    Mon, May 12, 2025
    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.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  12. Day 12
    Rome
    Tue, May 13, 2025
    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.
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  13. Day 13
    Rome
    Wed, May 14, 2025
    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.
    Meals: Breakfast

Countries Visited

Italy

Rivers Visited

Po

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Questions & Answers

Question: Will the day-by-day itinerary change?

Yes, the river cruise itineraries may change due to reasons such as inclement weather or unforeseen events. Your safety is the number one concern aboard and all precautions necessary will be taken in order to ensure passenger safety, including changing itineraries. Please note that when itineraries do change, the ship staff will do their best to substitute any missed port with an alternative destination.

Question: In what language is the river cruise conducted?

The river cruise will be conducted in English only.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4.5
Accommodations
4.7
Itinerary
4.7
Professional Staff
4.3
Repeat with Operator
4
Value for Money
4.7

Ratings based off 6 reviews - currently showing 1 reviews with comments only

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