Cruise & Tour: Savor Northern Italy

Name: Cruise & Tour: Savor Northern Italy
Brand: UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises
Price: 8749 EUR
Availability: InStock

About This Cruise

Treat yourself to a private visit of Palazzo Borromeo on Isola Bella and dine at Michelin-starred Il Desco in Verona. Soar through the UNESCO-designated Dolomites by cable car. Relax in wine country with a glass of fine prosecco in hand before boarding your Uniworld cruise in Venice. Slow down for an entire week of blissful sailing in the floating city's famed lagoon. Sparkling waters are waiting to carry you from one exclusive experience to the next. Wander the Doge's Palace before the crowds are allowed to enter. Join a private, after-hours visit to St. Marks to marvel as the gold tiled ceiling comes to life in the evening light.

Who Is This Cruise For?

Couples
Luxury service and an intimate, small-ship feel
Over 50s
A gentle pace with daily excursions and no sea days
Solo travellers
Low or no single supplement on selected cabins

Type

River, Luxury

Ship

S.S. La Venezia

Departure Date

21 June 2027

Cruise Line

UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises

Duration

13 Nights

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Itinerary

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Milan

Arrive at Milano Malpensa Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the Gran Hotel Rosa, an elegant hideaway tucked behind the Duomo. With contemporary design and warm Italian hospitality, it offers a serene escape in the vibrant heart of Milan. This evening, meet your Travel Concierge and fellow guests for a warm welcome dinner featuring refined Milanese cuisine.

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Milan

Join a local expert for a guided exploration of Milan’s cultural icons, including the majestic Duomo and the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Visit the renowned Teatro alla Scala before continuing to the sparkling shores of Lake Como, where you’ll have time at leisure to explore. Later, journey to the lakeside town of Stresa, your home for the next two nights.

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Stresa

Cruise the waters of Lake Maggiore, admiring grand lakeside villas and alpine scenery. Enjoy exclusive early access to the resplendent Palazzo Borromeo on Isola Bella, a Baroque masterpiece set on a private island. Stop at Isola dei Pescatori for a stroll through its charming village before a leisurely lunch.

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Verona

Travel to romantic Verona, a city of Renaissance beauty and Shakespearean legend. Begin your day with a Michelin-starred lunch at Il Desco, where innovation and tradition blend seamlessly on the plate. Next, explore the city’s highlights, including the grand Roman Arena and the lively Piazza delle Erbe.

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Bolzano

Journey north to Bolzano, gateway to the Italian Alps. Join a local expert for a guided exploration of this charming alpine town. Enjoy time at leisure to visit the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, home to Ötzi the Iceman, a remarkably preserved 5,000-year-old mummy discovered in the nearby mountains. Later, continue into the heart of the Dolomites and settle into your alpine surroundings for the evening.

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Bolzano

Discover the dramatic beauty of the Dolomites as you journey through alpine passes and striking limestone peaks. Learn about the region’s poignant wartime history, where battles once played out amidst this now-tranquil landscape. Enjoy a traditional slice of strudel, then ascend by cable car for sweeping views of this majestic mountain realm.

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Venice

Journey through the rolling hills of Valdobbiadene, the birthplace of Italy’s finest Prosecco. Enjoy a tasting and light lunch in this charming wine region before continuing to Venice. Upon arrival, board the S.S. La Venezia to begin your week-long cruise, embarking on a new chapter of discovery through the enchanting waterways of northern Italy.

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Venice

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.

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Venice

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.

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Chioggia

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.

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Chioggia

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

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Venice

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.

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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.

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Venice

Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Venice Marco Polo International Airport for your flight home.

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Suite

Grand Suite

Lavishly appointed riverview grand suite (302 sq ft - 28 sq m) with a French balcony and a spacious living room

Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmers, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, separate bathtub, heated mirror, and backlit magnifying mirror

Butler service, such as packing and unpacking assistance, shoe shining, complimentary laundry service, and in-room breakfast delivery

In-room treats: fresh fruits and treats from your pastry chef delivered daily, a complimentary menu of specialty snacks and cocktails, Nespresso coffees and fine teas, a fully stocked mini bar, and a bottle of wine upon arrival

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Suite

Luxurious riverview suite (214 sq ft - 20 sq m) with a French balcony

Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmers, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, heated mirror, and backlit magnifying mirror

Butler service, such as packing and unpacking assistance, shoe shining, complimentary laundry service, and in-room breakfast delivery

Balcony

French Balcony

Luxurious riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m) with a French balcony

Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, heated mirror, and backlit magnifying mirror

Outside

Deluxe Stateroom

Please note this category is only available for 2026 sailings.

Luxurious riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m)

Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, heated mirror, and backlit magnifying mirror

Outside

Deluxe A

Please note this category is only available for 2027 & 2028 sailings.

Luxurious riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m)

Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, heated mirror, and backlit magnifying mirror

Outside

Deluxe B

Please note this category is only available for 2027 & 2028 sailings.

Luxurious riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m)

Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, heated mirror, and backlit magnifying mirror

Outside

Deluxe C

Please note this category is only available for 2027 & 2028 sailings.

Luxurious riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m)

Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, heated mirror, and backlit magnifying mirror

Outside

Classic Stateroom

Luxurious riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m)

Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, heated mirror, and backlit magnifying mirror

Note: windows in these staterooms are situated at the water line; additional details on the cabin are available on request

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Exclusive

La Cantinetta

When dining onboard, you’ll be treated to world-class cuisine made from fresh ingredients, locally sourced from the destinations you visit.

Please note specialty wine pairing dinners, private culinary demonstrations and exclusive chef events can incur an additional charge depending on itinerary.

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Ristorante Rialto

Our classically trained chefs use fresh, locally-sourced ingredients for all onboard meals, which feature both regionally-inspired and western dishes.