The Best of Italy, Croatia & Malta

Arrive to Venice

Your journey begins from Venice’s Marco Polo International Airport. Transfer to your elegant ship, the S.S La Venezia and spend an afternoon at leisure settling in.

Venice

An early start allows for the inclusion of two iconic Featured Excursions:

– A Walk in Venice with Doge’s Palace Visit

– Nights Out: Private After-Hours Visit to Saint Mark’s Basilica

Venice (Padua) > Mazzorbo (Burano)

Your day will begin in one of two UNESCO World Heritage cities, Vicenza or Padua. Choose your day’s excursion:

– Padua Walking Tour

– Vicenza with Teatro Olimpico

This afternoon, you’ll re-board your ship for a sailing to Burano. From here, you’ll enjoy another excursion:

– Evening Stroll in Burano

Mazzorbo > Burano > Chioggia

Spend the day exploring the northern lagoon of Venice and its charming islands on today’s Featured excursions:

– Torcello: Hidden Treasure of the Lagoon

– Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration

Chioggia

Today, you’ll admire the greatest sites of Chioggia on your choice of the following excursions:

– Chioggia Market Visit

– Lets Go: Biking Chioggia

– Bragozzo Ride with Tastings at Ca’Zen

– A Noble Country Villa and Its Wines

– Palazzo Goldoni

Chioggia

This morning, you’ll have a choice of two excursions:

– Po Delta Sailing

– Castello del Catajo Visit
The afternoon will be dedicated to sailing back to Venice.

Venice

Spend the day in style, exploring on your choice of excursion from the following:

– Do as the Locals do: Venice Walking Tour

– Venice Walk with Gondola Artisans Visit

– Ca’ Macana Mask Atelier

– Rowing Venice

Disembarkation, Venice > Embarkation, Fusina

Bid farewell to the S.S La Venezia and make your way to Fusina. From here, you’ll embark the Seabourn Ovation and begin the second chapter of your journey. Take the afternoon at leisure to settle in.

Rovinj

This tiny, red-tiled town is filled with cobbled streets and high-quality restaurants to explore. Admire the dramatic, Venetian-style Church of St. Euphemia.

Vis Island

Located thirty miles off the Venetian coast, this larger-than-life island is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark and is a peaceful haven for a diverse selection of animals, including bottlenose dolphins, giant devil rays and blue-fin tuna.

At Sea

The day is yours to spend at leisure, exploring your ship’s facilities.

Valletta

Explore the island of Malta, particularly its striking capital, Valletta, where the island’s rich heritage is visibly reflected in an array of architectural feats.

Giardini Naxos (Taormina)

Enjoy close access to the famous Greco-Romanian ruins of Taormina and active volcano Mt. Edna from this glamorous harbour, known for its temples, streets and large amphitheater.

Lipari

The largest of the seven major Aeolian Islands, the natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere of Lipari naturally attract those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of the modern world.

Sorrento

This breathtaking location has inspired legends. In Greek Mythology, sirens were said to have lived in Sorrento. Take the day to explore the town’s picturesque atmosphere.

Depart Civitavecchia (Rome)

Your journey concludes in Civitavecchia, after breakfast this morning.