Florence, Tuscany and the Canals of Venice to Renaissance

Our coach will meet you at the airport to take you to Florence, where you'll check into a 4-star hotel. Dinner on your own and night at the hotel.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Spend this morning in utterly irresistible Florence. Treat yourself to a guided walking tour of the magnificent city center to learn about Florence's exceptional artistic history. You'll also get to cross the famous Ponte Vecchio, brimming with crafts, souvenirs, and boutiques. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, optional visit: entrance to the Uffizi Gallery, famous worldwide for its outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings, from the Middle Ages to the Modern period. Or use your free time to discover the city at your own pace. We recommend strolling through the trendy Oltrarno neighborhood or exploring San Niccolò, whose old city walls transport you to another time. Dinner on your own. Night at the hotel.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Start the day departing from Florence and heading to San Gimignano. Spend the morning exploring the medieval town. Visit a local artisan for a brief pottery or leather crafting demonstration. Then, drive to Volterra and enjoy traditional Tuscan dishes in a local restaurant before exploring the Roman Theatre, Palazzo dei Priori, and the Etruscan Museum. Afterward, head to Monteriggioni, passing Castello di Monsanto winery where the group will tour its historic cellars and have a tasting of their renowned Chianti Classico. Afterwards time for a walk on the medieval walls, visit Piazza Roma and the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Dinner on your own. Night at the hotel.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Lunch at a local restaurant followed by coach transfer to Venice port (approximately 3.5 hours). You’ll board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Enjoy a free evening to explore the city on your own.

Morning cruise in the Venice lagoon.Enjoy exploring Burano—known for its traditional lacemaking and picture-perfect homes—on your own.Excursion CLASSIC / DISCOVERY : discovery of the island of Murano. Sailing to Venice.

This morning, we offer two excursions:- CLASSIC: Guided tour of Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Square.- DISCOVERY: Dorsoduro district.Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Venice on your own

Navigation towards Chioggia.Excursion for both packages: PaduaMeanwhile, the boat sails towards Porto Viro(1).Afternoon sailing towards Canda.

Morning cruising to Ostiglia. -CLASSIC: Visit Verona and its amphitheater or the Giusti Gardens.(2)- DISCOVERY: Verona through its gastronomy.

Our ship will begin to cruise early in the morning to Mantua.Join us on an excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Mantua, where the House of Gonzaga ruled for almost 400 years. You’re free to do as you please in the afternoon.Or enjoy an optional tour of the Ferrari Museum in Modena (not included in packages).Tonight is our festive gala evening.

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Coach transfer from Mantua to Venice. End of our services.