Begin your journey in stunning Milan and disembark in romantic Venice. These two legendary cities will bookend unforgettable experiences throughout the Veneto region. 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.

1. Day 1
   Milan

   Fri, Apr 18, 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, Apr 19, 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, Apr 20, 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, Apr 21, 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, Apr 22, 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, Apr 23, 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, Apr 24, 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, Apr 25, 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, Apr 26, 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)

    Sun, Apr 27, 2025

    Disembark the ship. If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Venice Marco Polo International Airport for your flight home.
    Meals: Breakfast