ExploreVenice and its islands with Prue Leith

Exclusive for MoS readers: Join the Bake Off star on a luxury river cruise and tour Rialto food market

THERE’S no more beautiful time to see Venice and its islands than in the spring. And on this exclusive cruise of the Venetian lagoon, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to visit the ‘City of Water’ while sampling some of the most delicious food on offer in the company of TV cookery star Prue Leith.

On your choice of included excursions, you’ll have plenty of time to discover the Unesco World Heritage site, where gondolas replace cars and where canals are lined by elegant Renaissance palaces, and you will also visit the beautiful surrounding islands of Burano, Mazzorbo and Torcello.

You’ll visit the famous Rialto food market with Prue and enjoy a cooking demonstration, exclusive talk and gala dinner designed by her during this seven-night luxury Uniworld cruise.

Gourmet meals and unlimited premium drinks are included, as well as a private after-hours visit to St Mark’s Basilica. You’ll also visit foodie Bologna and medieval Padua, once home to Galileo. As Prue says: ‘Italy is one of the top foodie destinations in the world, and where better to experience its flavours than romantic Venice? I can’t wait to explore this beguiling region with you.’

REASONS TO BOOK

Meet Prue Leith: Prue is one of the most fascinating personalities of the culinary world and she will join you for three days aboard. You will meet her during a private talk and Q&A, join her for a special gala dinner, and get her culinary tips during a cooking demonstration on board.

Visit Venice: Built on tiny islands in a lagoon on the Adriatic Sea, this incredible city is truly breathtaking. Join a ‘secret’ tour of hidden spots usually reserved for locals, visit the Doge’s Palace and see St Mark’s Basilica without the crowds.

Foodie tours: You’ll enjoy a tour of the busy Rialto food market with Prue, make pasta and have lunch

SO PRETTY: The island of Murano, top. Above: The city’s gondolas, with St Mark’s in the distance in Bologna, the culinary capital of northern Italy, and sip an aperitivo in medieval Padua.

Sail in style: You’ll be sailing on one of the newest and most luxurious cruise ships in Italy. SS La Venezia has been inspired by Venetian culture and offers a choice of three dining venues.

Explore the Veneto region: You will also see the waterfront shops, colourful facades and peaceful canals unique to Burano, Mazzorbo and Torcello. And you’ll also stop at Chioggia, a charming southern port that’s loved by fishermen and is sometimes called ‘Little Venice’.