Begin your journey in romantic Venice. 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
   Venice (Embark)

   Sun, May 31, 2026

   Arrive at Venice Marco Polo International Airport, where you will be transferred to the ship. Unpack, relax and enjoy your first evening on the Venetian Lagoon.
   Meals: Dinner
2. Day 2
   Venice

   Mon, Jun 01, 2026

   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
3. Day 3
   Venice, Mazzorbo (Burano)

   Tue, Jun 02, 2026

   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
4. Day 4
   Mazzorbo, Burano, Chioggia

   Wed, Jun 03, 2026

   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
5. Day 5
   Chioggia

   Thu, Jun 04, 2026

   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
6. Day 6
   Chioggia, Venice

   Fri, Jun 05, 2026

   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
7. Day 7
   Venice

   Sat, Jun 06, 2026

   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
8. Day 8
   Venice (Disembark), Transfer to Rome

   Sun, Jun 07, 2026

   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
9. Day 9
   Rome

   Mon, Jun 08, 2026

   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
10. Day 10
    Rome

    Tue, Jun 09, 2026

    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
11. Day 11
    Rome

    Wed, Jun 10, 2026

    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