Arrive at Venice Marco Polo International Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted and taken to the ship. Unpack, relax and enjoy your first evening on the Venetian Lagoon.

Early access to Doge’s Palace, a neighborhood walk in an authentic residential quarter, and a private after-hours lighting ceremony inside St. Mark’s Basilica.

Morning visit to either Vicenza or Padua (both UNESCO). Reboard for scenic sailing toward Mazzorbo and Burano; evening free time to stroll Burano’s brightly painted lanes.

Explore the northern Venetian Lagoon: visit Torcello’s basilica with an art historian, then stroll Mazzorbo and Burano during free time after lunch, or visit Murano to see master glassblowers at work.

See Chioggia’s highlights, including a visit to the lively local market.

Join a sailing excursion to the Po Delta where the Po River meets the Adriatic Sea; during lunch, sail back to Venice.

Arrive by water taxi at the Rialto Bridge via side canals and the Canal Grande; explore the iconic bridge area with its shops and restaurants.

Disembark the S.S. La Venezia and take a high-speed train to Rome to begin the land tour of Italy. In the evening, enjoy a meal with fellow guests.

Explore the Vatican, then cross the Tiber to the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. Later, stroll to the Spanish Steps or Trevi Fountain.

Tour Pompeii with a Local Expert. Then take a short cruise to Capri or travel along the coast to your next hotel, located in either Capri or Sorrento (date dependent). Note: Guests will stay in Capri for all departures from April 4 to May 16 and from September 5 to October 3. Guests will stay in Sorrento for all other departures.

Private cruise to Capri’s White Grotto, time in Capri town with a lemon granita, visit the gardens of Caesar Augustus for views of the Faraglioni Rocks, and lunch at Michelin-starred Le Monzù. Guests will stay in Capri for all departures from April 4 to May 16 and from September 5 to October 3. Guests will stay in Sorrento for all other departures.

Drive north to Assisi via the Highway of the Sun to visit this UNESCO-listed town: join a guided visit of the Basilica of St. Francis with a historian or sample Umbrian specialties. Continue to Perugia and check in to a centrally located five-star hotel.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience: learn traditional loom-weaving with artisan Marta; enjoy a private wine tasting with regional cuisine; meet Gelato World Champion Sergio Dondoli and savor his handcrafted flavors.

Florence immersion: visit the Accademia with an art historian to see Michelangelo’s David; view the Duomo, Bell Tower, and Baptistery; explore Piazza della Signoria. Alternatively, tour Mercato Centrale with a local foodie. Later, forage for truffles with a trained dog and conclude with a meal featuring Fiorentina steak in an elegant villa.

After a relaxed morning, learn to roll pasta by hand and make tiramisu at a historic Medici hunting lodge, then enjoy lunch. Travel to Pisa for guided sightseeing.

Discover the Cinque Terre: visit Manarola, have free time for lunch in Monterosso, then take a train to Rapallo. Note: Easter weekend draws large crowds; included experiences will operate without changes.

Cross the Apennines to Venice; arrive by private water taxi to your waterfront hotel. Cruise the Grand Canal to St. Mark’s Square for an orientation and gondola ride, followed by an after-hours visit to the Doge’s Palace.

Choose a guided walk through hidden alleys or visit the former Jewish Ghetto, then visit Murano for a glassblowing demonstration. Celebrate with dinner at a traditional Venetian restaurant.

Private boat ride to Venice Marco Polo International Airport for your flight home. Note: Airport transfers are provided for guests who purchase airfare through Uniworld; otherwise, guests arrange their own transfers.