Tour Venice & The Gems Of Northern Italy (Including Torcello)

Meals

All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water All inclusive dining Whether onboard or onshore, Uniworld guests experience culinary diversity and richness as varied and flavorful as the cruise itself. Our chefs work with the freshest ingredients associated with each destination to emphasize locally sustainable, market-driven cuisine. Complimentary Welcome and Farewell receptions and dinners mark your voyage. Uniworld’s wait staff and culinary team take pride in attentive service and diverse menu selections. Set your own schedule with early-riser breakfasts, afternoon teas and all-day Bistro menus

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1 country: Italy 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager All transfers on arrival and departure days All gratuities, both onboard and onshore Captivating onboard local entertainment Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture Exclusive Generations Family Program on select summer departures Excursions included: - Parading through Doge’s Palace - A morning walk in Venice - Private after-hours visit to Saint Mark’s Basilica - Bike the Beach - Bolognese Pasta Workshop - Chioggia market visit - Keys to Chioggia - Magic Island Day: hidden treasures of the lagoon - Magic Islands - "AVG Arti Veneziane alla Giudecca" glass factory visit with crafts demonstrations - Venetian Playground Additional excursions to choose from: - Padua morning walk and market visit - “Let’s Go” biking Chioggia - Bragozzo ride with typical Italian mussel lunch - Private pasta-making and Italian lunch in Bologna - Ferrera: Renaissance, elegance and Italian lifestyle town discovery walk - “Do as the Locals Do” Venice walking tour - “Venetian Painters at the Accademia” tour with art historian guide - Rialto Bridge and Fondaco dei Tedeschi

Guide

6 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts Guided "Do as the Locals Do" and "Let’s Go" programs State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions Use of Nordic walking sticks

Accommodation

7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the impressive River Countess Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options Free Internet and Wi-Fi access

Transport

All transfers on arrival and departure days Uniworld ships feature stylish restaurants where guests can linger over a fine multi-course meal, an expansive Sun Deck, and plush lounges with full-service bars—the ideal spot for drinks with friends, after-dinner entertainment, or dancing the night away. Uniworld also offers a well-equipped fitness centre and Serenity River Spa™️ on every ship in Europe, perfect for an invigorating workout or a relaxing massage

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Day 1 Day 1: Venice (Embark)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Venice (Embark)

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.

Excursions included:
- Parading through Doge’s Palace
Day 2 Day 2: Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Venice

Hoping to escape marauding Huns, Goths and Vandals as the Roman Empire collapsed in the fifth century, refugees built a little settlement they called Venice on tiny islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. By the 12th century, Venice was the wealthiest and most powerful city-state in Europe, controlling the Mediterranean and all European trade with the East. Its merchant-aristocrats lavished their wealth on palaces and churches, art and music, creating a city that is truly like no other. Now, seawater laps at the foot of thousand-year-old houses— and sometimes rises above the doorsteps—but the glorious palaces and romantic canals enchant visitors just as they have for centuries. Today you will embark on your own personal voyage of discovery through this entrancing city.An expert guide will show you iconic sites as well as quiet lanes and secret spots known only to locals (shhhh….). Also on deck today: a scenic cruise around the Venetian Lagoon.

Excursions included:
- A morning walk in Venice
- Private after-hours visit to Saint Mark’s Basilica
Day 3 Day 3: Chioggia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Chioggia

The River Countess sails from Venice, cruising through the lagoon, past the Lido, the colorful fishermen’s houses of Pellestrina and the huge ongoing flood-control project called MOSE (which is designed to protect Venice from rising seawater), before docking in Chioggia, sometimes called “Little Venice,” at the southern end of the lagoon.Join a local expert for a stroll around this picturesque fishing village, a popular place for artists, or “Let’s Go” with a bike ride along the beaches lining the lagoon, or, for something really unique, hop aboard a small boat to go mussel harvesting with local fishermen out in the lagoon. The seaside air and sweeping views are simply spectacular.IMPORTANT: We are obliged to comply with Italian Maritime Authorities who require that the ship is only manned by crew during the Adriatic Sea passage. Therefore, our guests must disembark the ship and partake in the featured excursions. We thank you for your cooperation.

Excursions included:
- Bike the Beach

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Padua morning walk and market visit
- “Let’s Go” biking Chioggia
- Bragozzo ride with typical Italian mussel lunch
Day 4 Day 4: Polesella (Bologna Or Ferrara)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Polesella (Bologna Or Ferrara)

Today you face a tough decision: Do you spend a full day in Bologna, the culinary capital of Northern Italy, or visit UNESCO-designated Ferrara, a beautifully preserved Renaissance city? Let your passions be your guide today. If you have an appetite for pasta, head to Bologna—the heart of Italian culinary traditions—and learn how to make (and eat!) your own lunch. Or indulge your appetite for art with an excursion to Ferrara, an ancient center for the arts that once rivaled Medici Florence.

Excursions included:
- Bolognese Pasta Workshop

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Private pasta-making and Italian lunch in Bologna
- Ferrera: Renaissance, elegance and Italian lifestyle town discovery walk
Day 5 Day 5: Porto Viro, Chioggia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Porto Viro, Chioggia

Chioggia is such a delight that we’ll return there today to experience something completely different. You can visit the village’s bustling once-a-week market—a colorful and boisterous scene, and quintessentially Italian. IMPORTANT: We are obliged to comply with Italian Maritime Authorities who require that the ship is only manned by crew during the Adriatic Sea passage. Therefore, our guests must disembark the ship and partake in the featured excursions. We thank you for your cooperation.

Excursions included:
- Chioggia market visit
- Keys to Chioggia
Day 6 Day 6: Venice Islands (Burano, Mazzorbo, Torcello)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Venice Islands (Burano, Mazzorbo, Torcello)

Venice is an island surrounded by hundreds of smaller islands, three of which you’ll visit today—Burano, famous for its lace-makers and houses painted in eye-popping colors; Mazzorbo, where you’ll taste a historic golden-hued wine; and Torcello, home to beautiful Byzantine mosaics.

Excursions included:
- Magic Island Day: hidden treasures of the lagoon
- Magic Islands
Day 7 Day 7: Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Venice

Lovers of food and wine flock to Italy to immerse themselves in a true farm-to-table epicurean experience. If that sounds like you, you’ll love today’s walking tour to the famous fish and produce market next to the Rialto Bridge. Prefer a more visual feast? Join an art historian for a highlights tour of the Accademia gallery.

Excursions included:
- "AVG Arti Veneziane alla Giudecca" glass factory visit with crafts demonstrations
- Venetian Playground

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- “Do as the Locals Do” Venice walking tour
- “Venetian Painters at the Accademia” tour with art historian guide
- Rialto Bridge and Fondaco dei Tedeschi
Day 8 Day 8: Venice (Disembark)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Venice (Disembark)

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.

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Venice & The Gems Of Northern Italy (Including Torcello)

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Itinerary of your trip Venice & The Gems Of Northern Italy (Including Torcello)

Day 1: Venice (Embark)

Day 2: Venice

Day 3: Chioggia

Day 4: Polesella (Bologna Or Ferrara)

Day 5: Porto Viro, Chioggia

Day 6: Venice Islands (Burano, Mazzorbo, Torcello)

Day 7: Venice

Day 8: Venice (Disembark)

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