When you hear the term “island adventure,” your mind may conjure up white sand and palm trees, merely out of habit. But Uniworld Boutique River Cruises offers a unique and luxurious alternative has a different island adventure for you to consider – through the storied islands of the Venetian lagoon aboard the S.S. La Venezia.
Experience Venice in an entirely different way than everyone else, sailing around the incredible Venetian islands on the only ship that is allowed to dock here overnight, in nearby Burano, one of the colorful fishing islands within the lagoon. Can you imagine the sunsets?
The entire Veneto region is at your fingertips with Uniworld – the grand architecture, rich culture, incredible cuisine and warm welcome. This is Italy at its very best.
Uniworld puts you at the center of it all
With prime docking locations close to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, the luxurious S.S. La Venezia is the perfect home base for visiting all of Venice’s major landmarks. The city is the very epicenter of the Renaissance, filled with beautiful, well-preserved buildings and structures, with all of their historic and artistic significance. To side-step the crowds, Uniworld guests enjoy an exclusive experience with early access to the Doge’s Palace, as well as a special private after-hours visit to Saint Mark's Basilica.
Along with the iconic landmarks, you are also immersed within the culture of fine art and the craftsmanship of local artisans, seeing first-hand the extraordinary creativity that goes into things like lace-making and glass-blowing.
Indulge in rhapsodic culinary moments
With the ocean all around, there is little wonder that seafood is the order of the day in Venice restaurants and cafes – delectable fish, shrimp and squid. You can almost taste the mouth-watering calamari, yes? The “cicchetti,” the Venice version of tapas, consists of little toasts topped with all kinds of amazing delights.
The Veneto countryside comes through with fresh produce and meats and cheeses by the basket-loads, which you will taste on shore excursions galore. You can even visit a farmer’s market with the Uniworld chef. Happily, all the food and wine onboard the S.S. La Venezia is from the Veneto region.
And the wines, naturally, are some of the best in the world. Venuto regional specialties include Amarone and Valpolicella, but many other indigenous grapes will put a spark in your eye during wine-tastings and special estate luncheons. Most itineraries include a visit to Dominio di Bagnoli, one of Europe’s oldest wineries.
Uniworld sailings offer a variety of choice
April to September is the best time to visit Venice, when there are long, sunny days and less rain than in the winter. For quieter streets, March or October are also prime times.
The S.S. La Venezia makes a number of eight- or 10-day trips around this incredibly romantic part of the world, some including Milan. Longer voyages by ship and by train arrive in Venice from farther afield, taking in historic cities such as Budapest and Istanbul.
Find out today how the Tully Travel Designers and Uniworld can make this dream a reality – your new home away from home in Venice. Remember, this is the only boutique hotel in Venice that floats!
