Uncover the enchanted beauty and breathtaking history of Venice and Northern Italy.

Travel to romantic Venice and treat yourself to a private evening opening and lighting ceremony at St. Mark’s Basilica. Depart the enchanting “City of Water” to explore the waterfront shops, colorful facades and peaceful canals unique to Burano, Mazzorbo and Torcello. Farther south, discover Chioggia—a charming southern port loved by fishermen, artists and anyone looking for unique gifts or souvenirs. Enjoy additional shopping time in “bountiful” Bologna and medieval Padua, once home to Galileo and Copernicus. Each of these enchanting locales is yours to uncover on “Venice & the Gems of Northern Italy.”

Dining:

• 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

Accommodation:

• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the impressive S.S. La Venezia
• 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

Excursions:

• 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

Experiences:

• 1 country: Italy
• 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
• Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please ask about terms and conditions for transfer)
• Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
• Captivating onboard local entertainment
• Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture

The River Countess underwent a complete design renovation in 2020, debuting as the S.S. La Venezia to bring guests an enhanced luxury experience inspired by Northern Italy. The redesign of the S.S. La Venezia drew influence from the fine Fortuny fabrics displayed prominently onboard. Murano glass, gilded accents and artistic etched elements pay homage to popular Venetian aesthetics of the early 20th century, creating an onboard atmosphere that is at once elegant and nostalgic.

The S.S. La Venezia Staterooms

Grand Suite, Luxury riverview grand suite (302 sq ft - 28 sqm) with a French balcony and a spacious living room.

Suite, Luxury riverview suite (214 sq ft - 20 sqm) with a French Balcony

French Balcony, Luxury riverview staterooms (151 sq ft - 14 sqm) with a French Balcony

Deluxe, Luxury riverview staterooms (151 sq ft - 14 sqm)

Classic, Luxury riverview staterooms (151 sq ft - 14 sqm)

All staterooms have Handcrafted Savoir* Beds of England with marble bathrooms with Asprey bath and body products.

FREE FLIGHT* offer valid for new cruise bookings made between 01 May 2022 and 31 August 2022.

02 April, 2023 | 16 April, 2023 | 29 October 2023

• Classic Stateroom - from $5,899 per person twin share
• Deluxe Stateroom - from $6,799 per person twin share
• French Balcony - from $8,199 per person twin share
• Suite - from $14,199 per person twin share

other dates and pricing available ask your Travel advisor for details.

Special Fly back to Cruise offer for 2023 bookings - economy included in flights* (conditions apply) Upgrade to Business class from $4,700 per person. Don't need airfares? ask us how you can save up to $1, 500per person.

Call today and speak with one of our experienced Travel advisors to discuss this outstanding travel opportunity on 1300 414 198

NOTE: all prices correct at the time of publishing, prices are subject to availability and change at the time of booking.

*NOT combinable with any other offers

Venice to Venice - 8 Day Cruise

Day 1: Venice

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.

DAY2 : 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 neighbourhood 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.

Featured Excursions - A morning walk in Venice with Doge's Palace visit / Private after-hours visit to Saint Mark's Basilica

DAY 3: Chioggia

Choose between a full-day in medieval Padua, home to Italy's second oldest university, or a Venice walking tour and a choice of several exciting ways to see Chioggia: riding on a traditional Bragozzo or biking through this authentic fishing town.

Choice of Bragozzo ride with tastings at Ca’ Zen or “Let's Go” biking Chioggia with Ca’ Zen visit and tasting or Padua walking tour and "Drink like an Italian" or Venice morning walk with gondola shipyard visit

A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening. IMPORTANT: We are obliged to comply with Italian Maritime Authorities who require that only crew may be on the ship during the Adriatic Sea passage. Therefore, our guests must disembark the ship and partake in the featured excursions.

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 rivalled Medici Florence.

Choice of Private pasta-making and Italian lunch in Bologna or Ferrera: Renaissance, elegance and Italian lifestyle town discovery walk

DAY 5: Porto Viro, Chioggia, Burano

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 colourful and boisterous scene, and quintessentially Italian.

Tonight we will dock overnight in Burano, where you'll enjoy a lovely evening stroll through this multicoloured island.

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.

Featured Excursion - Chioggia market visit

DAY 6: Venice Islands (Burano, Torcello and Mazzorbo) Venice

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.

Featured Excursion - Magic Island Day - hidden treasures of the lagoon

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.

Featured Excursion - "AVG Arti Veneziane alla Giudecca" glass factory visit with crafts demonstrations

Choice of “Do as the Locals Do” Venice walking tour or “Venetian Painters at the Accademia” tour with art historian guide or Rialto Bridge and Fondaco dei Tedeschi

A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

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.

Interested in extending your stay? Ask our team for details.