• Glory in a unique perspective of Venice and its satellite islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this cruise by private motor launch.
• View compact San Giorgio Maggiore, an islet dominated by its Palladian church’s picturesque campanile.
• Delight in minuscule islands such as San Lazzaro, once a leper colony and now an Armenian monastery.
• Skim the coast of the Lido, a narrow fin...

To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simp...

• Admire the superb architecture of the 16th-century Scuola Grande di San Teodoro in Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Examine stunning paintings adorning the scuola’s first-floor salon, the concert’s venue.
• Marvel at the period-perfect Baroque outfits of the orchestra, I Musici Veneziani.
• Rejoice in a recital of the Baroque era’s most memorable compositions, including Vivaldi...

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• Harken back to the zenith of the Republic of Venice, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, on a visit to glorious Palazzo Nani Bernardo.
• Wander through evocative rooms decorated with authentic period furniture.
• Meet a gracious countess and sit in an opulent room to enjoy tea and Venetian pastries.
• Delight as the countess regales you with anecdotes about the palazzo’s fascinating his...

• Glide on a gondola over the canals of Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Delight in a limit of six passengers per vessel for your maximum comfort and enjoyment.
• Gain breathtaking views of Venice from its canals, as the city was meant to be seen.
• Let your spirits soar with the accompanying sounds of two skillful musicians.
• Spend time at your leisure in fabulous Piazza...

Survey the Venice Lagoon’s history-rich islands, part of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage site designation Observe a master glassworker manufacturing beautiful crystalline objects at a glass factory on the island of Murano. Shop for Murano’s distinctive glassworks in the factory’s showrooms. Cruise to compact San Giorgio Maggiore, an islet dominated by its Palladian church’s picturesque campanile. Study the gracef...