Luxury Venetian Lagoon cruise with Rick Stein

Board the beautiful S.S La Venezia for an elegant seven-night voyage exploring the Venetian Lagoon

Spend eight days getting to know the Venetian Lagoon aboard the elegant river ship, the ‘ive-star S.S La Venezia. You’ll have exclusive access to famous locations while they’re closed to the public, and the opportunity to see them when they’re free from crowds. Step inside St Mark’s Basilica after nightfall to witness an atmospheric lighting ceremony, and venture inside the church on Torcello before it opens to the public to appreciate its tranquillity. You’ll also have VIP access to Doge’s palace during an early morning visit. There’s a choice of other excursions, too, all included, whether you want to join walking history tours or bike along the beaches of Chioggia to see the Lusenzo Lagoon.

Special guest Rick Stein joins the trip for its ‘inal few days, accompanying a tour to Rialto food market in the southern port of Chioggia before hosting a cooking demonstration and taking questions from guests.

Meet our special guest

Rick Stein CBE is an English chef, restaurateur, television presenter, and author of over 20 books. He has made more than 30 TV programmes, including 12 cookery series.

Sail in style

The S.S. Venezia is the perfect ship to explore the Venetian Lagoon as the interior gives a nod to its locale with Venetian-style decor and Murano glass. It’s a beautiful vessel where the bathrooms are marble-clad, and all staterooms have a water view. Hosting just 126 guests, you’re promised excellent, attentive service.

YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 London to Venice Day 2 Venice Day 3 Venice, Day 4 Torcello, Mazzorbo, Burano and Murano Day 5 Chioggia Day 6 Chioggia Day 7 Venice Day 8 Venice to London

What’s included

● Return ‘lights from the UK

● Seven-night cruise in a classic Riverview Stateroom

● All meals on board prepared using the freshest and ‘inest ingredients

● Unlimited beverages while on board, including ‘ine wines, cocktails and top-shelf spirits

● An on-board cooking demonstration, food market tour, and Q&A with Rick Stein

● Captain’s welcome and farewell dinners

● Pre-booked transfers to and from the airport and ship

● All gratuities, both on board and on shore

● Six days of hosted excursions with local experts