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Venetian Treasures

Example 5 Day Cruise aboard MS Michelangelo
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Embark on a magical cruise in the heart of Venice. Visit Venice and its famous landmarks such as San Marco Square and the Doge's Palace. You will also have the chance to attend Christmas mass in Venice. Do not miss out on towns with unique architecture such as Padua, stretching around a charming medieval center dotted with small squares and grand palaces.
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Highlights
  • See the Doge's palace and St. Mark's Square in Venice
  • Take the opportunity to watch a master glassmaker hard at work in Murano
  • Visit Padua, and the Basilica dedicated to St. Anthony
  • See the picture-perfect vividly-colored houses in Burano
Activities
  • River Cruises
  • Christmas Market Visits
Places Visited
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Venice | Embark

Board MS Michelangelo at 6:00 PM and settle into your cabin. Attend a welcome cocktail party in the lounge and meet the crew. We'll enjoy dinner on board before you’ll have a free evening to explore the city on your own.

*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage.

Day 2: Venice | Mazzorbo

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
A brief cruise through the Venetian Lagoon will bring us to Mazzorbo. Right after lunch, explore the island of Burano—known for its traditional lacemaking and picture-perfect homes that border the canals. 

A private boat will bring you on an excursion for both packages to the island of Murano, famous for its glassworks. We’ll visit a studio to watch a glass-blowing demonstration.

CLASSIC package: Guided tour of Saint Mark’s Basilica. 

DISCOVERY package: Following the footsteps of Casanova in Venice to Doge’s Palace and its hidden passageways.

Day 3: Venice

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
This morning, join this optional excursion for both packages: A food tour of little-known neighborhoods in Venice. The tour will begin with a stroll to the Rialto Market, the famous fish market located next to the Grand Canal. Continue on the Cannaregio neighborhood, a melting pot of diversity and authenticity. The next stop will be Castelletto, the first red-light district in the city. At the end of our tour, we'll enjoy a wine tasting with some Italian-style tapas in an osteria.

The ship will cruise through the lagoon. Enjoy some free time on your own in Venice this afternoon and this evening.

Day 4: Venice | Chioggia (or surroundings)

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
You'll leave in the early morning towards Chioggia. This afternoon, join an excursion for both packages

CLASSIC PackageTour of Padua. Padua, Saint Anthony's homestead, spans out from its medieval center with charming squares and palaces. We’ll visit the basilica that bears his name and his tomb.

DISCOVERY packageWine tour through the Euganean Hills. The once-volcanic Euganean Hills rise majestically over the Padovan-Venetian plain. Join us on a tour of this beautiful and historic wine country.  We’ll visit the Villa Dei Vescovi, a lovely Renaissance-style home that is open to the public. Within this enchanting setting, we’ll enjoy a tasting of wine, cold cuts, and cheese from the region.

Day 5: Venice | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last breakfast on board before disembarking at the passenger terminal in Venice.

Ship/Hotel

MS Michelangelo

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Main Deck-Cat A
51 cabins (44 twins, 2 single cabins, 4 cabins with a double bed, 1 suite) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
A comfortable cabin aboard the Michelangelo
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Main Deck- Cat B
cabins (44 twins, 2 single cabins, 4 cabins with a double bed, 1 suite) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Main Deck-Cat C
cabins (44 twins, 2 single cabins, 4 cabins with a double bed, 1 suite) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Upper Deck-Cat A
27 twin cabins with large windows equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Upper Deck-Cat B
twin cabins with large windows equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Notes

20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Included
  • 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
  • 4 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
  • Excursions included in the package selected
  • All port fees
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance

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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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