SPOTLIGHT WITH ANCESTRY.COM

• 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...

• 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...

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...

• Float down the Grand Canal on a private motor launch past the dazzling palazzos and churches of Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Discover the Peggy Guggenheim Collection within the walls of the incomplete Palazzo Venier dei Leoni.
• Study 20th-century masterworks once owned by the discerning Guggenheim heiress.
• Immerse yourself in Venice’s vibrant street life as you stroll to...

• Live it up like a local in Venice’s bacari, animated wine bars frequented by the city’s dwellers.
• Try small plates known as cicchetti, which often feature the day’s fresh catch.
• Gain a better understanding of life in Venice beyond the fabulous sightseeing.
• Stay in Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for independent exploration after your visit, if you wish.

• Cruise across the lagoon to Chioggia, which is affectionately known as “Little Venice.”
• Admire the historical churches and other landmarks while walking through Chioggia.
• Snack on a selection of side dishes that are representative of Chioggia’s cuisine.