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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Grande Italia - Milan to Rome
12 night cruise from
$13,009
per-person twin-share*
Cruise Line:
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Cruise Ship:
S.S. La Venezia
Offer Expires:
This deal expires on the
31st May 2025
Departure Port:
Milan
Cruise Departing:
10th Oct 2025
Deal Number:
20784027
Overview:
Find yourself enchanted by three of Italy's most exciting cities - Milan, Venice, and Rome - as you embark on a series of immersive cultural experiences, highlighted by stops to hidden gem towns. Begin your journey in stunning Milan, where you'll view da Vinci's "The Last Supper". Stop for a tasting of rare Amarone wines on your way to romantic Venice. Embark on your cruise to 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.
Day 1 Milan
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.
Day 2 Milan
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.
Day 3 Milan (Verona/Valpolicella), Transfer to Venice (Embark)
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.
This evening you'll arrive in Venice and embark. Unpack, relax and enjoy your first evening on the Venetian Lagoon. A compulsory safety drill and briefing, along with the welcome briefing, will be organized shortly before dinner, but this will be a quick and easy part of your journey.
Day 4 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.
Day 5 Venice, Mazzorbo (Burano)
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.
A special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Day 6 Mazzorbo, Burano, 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.
Day 7 Chioggia
Today, you'll admire the greatest sites of charming and coastal Chioggia, including a stop at the local and lively market.
Day 8 Chioggia, 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.
Day 9 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.
A special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Day 10 Venice (Disembark), Transfer to Rome
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.
Day 11 Rome
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.
Day 12 Rome
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.
Day 13 Rome
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.
What's Included:
- 12 Night river cruise from Milan to Rome onboard S.S. La Venezia in a French Balcony Stateroom.
- 2 nights in Milan at the Rosa Grand (or similar) with breakfast.
- 3 nights in Rome at the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi (or similar) with breakfast.
- 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners.
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water.
- 11 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts.
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions.
- Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks.
- 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager.
- Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines).
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour.
- Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment.
- Pricing includes Travel Associates non-refundable Purple Ribbon Service Booking and Management fees of $50 per adult.
Itinerary:
Find yourself enchanted by three of Italy's most exciting cities - Milan, Venice, and Rome - as you embark on a series of immersive cultural experiences, highlighted by stops to hidden gem towns.
Begin your journey in stunning Milan, where you'll view da Vinci's "The Last Supper". Stop for a tasting of rare Amarone wines on your way to romantic Venice. Embark on your cruise to 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.
Day 1 Milan
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.
Day 2 Milan
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.
Day 3 Milan (Verona/Valpolicella), Transfer to Venice (Embark)
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.
This evening you'll arrive in Venice and embark. Unpack, relax and enjoy your first evening on the Venetian Lagoon. A compulsory safety drill and briefing, along with the welcome briefing, will be organized shortly before dinner, but this will be a quick and easy part of your journey.
Day 4 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.
Day 5 Venice, Mazzorbo (Burano)
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.
A special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Day 6 Mazzorbo, Burano, 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.
Day 7 Chioggia
Today, you'll admire the greatest sites of charming and coastal Chioggia, including a stop at the local and lively market.
Day 8 Chioggia, 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.
Day 9 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.
A special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Day 10 Venice (Disembark), Transfer to Rome
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.
Day 11 Rome
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.
Day 12 Rome
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.
Day 13 Rome
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.
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