Venice & the Jewels of Veneto River Cruise ~ Uniworld

Venice is the perfect first stop on your Venetian cruise, offering the chance to explore its iconic beauty before the crowds arrive. Begin the day with a peaceful early morning visit to the historic Doge’s Palace, where you can truly appreciate the grandeur of this estate in solitude. Stroll through a local Venetian neighborhood and glimpse authentic daily life in a quiet residential quarter. In the evening, enjoy a private, after-hours experience at St. Mark’s Basilica, where a special lighting ceremony illuminates the basilica’s stunning architecture, creating a once-in-a-lifetime memory.

The adventure continues as you explore one of Veneto’s UNESCO World Heritage cities, either Vicenza or Padua, before returning to the ship for a picturesque cruise across the Venetian lagoon. As evening falls, take in the charm of Burano, known for its brightly painted fishermen’s cottages in every shade from hot pink to lemon yellow. With the crowds gone, you can savour the island’s vibrant colours and peaceful atmosphere, a scene straight from an artist’s palette.

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.

In Chioggia you’ll admire the greatest sites of charming and coastal Chioggia, including a stop at the local and lively market. 

Then 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.

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.