Venice at Christmas

Embark your ship at 6pm. After settling into your cabin enjoy a welcome cocktail before dinner.

We have breakfast on board and relax as we cruise through the magnificent bay of Venice to Chioggia. This afternoon, we have an optional guided visit of Padua, probably one of the most important artistic towns in Italy. Many painters, architects and sculptors have left their mark on the town. Cruise back to Venice where there is free time to explore the city this evening.

After breakfast on board, we have either free time in Venice or set off on our optional excursion to visit the beautiful islands in the lagoon, Burano, famous for its lacework and Murano, home of Venice's glassmaking industry. Return on board for lunch. This afternoon there is an optional guided visit of the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Square. We also see the exterior of the famous awe-inspiring basilica, one of the most beautiful in the world, with its Byzantine-style facades. Dinner on board this evening and Christmas Eve celebrations. Optional midnight mass in Venice (subject to availability). Return on board.

Take advantage of this relaxing day at leisure to discover Venice at your own pace. Venice is a town of legend, built in the 5th century and today a dream of a city with an enchanting mosaic of 118 islands stitched together by more than 400 bridges. Venice became a great maritime power in the 10th century and is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece. The Gala dinner on board is followed by dancing and entertainment.

Disembark your cruise ship after breakfast.