Discover Venice and its islands with Prue Leith
AFTER the excitement of Chocolate Week on The Great British Bake Off, there are only six episodes left to enjoy. But fear not, you can book your very own slice of Bake Off for next autumn.
On this exclusive cruise of the islands in the Venetian lagoon, you’ll get to see the ‘City of Water’ in the company of Bake Off judge and cookery star Prue Leith.
On included excursions, you’ll have plenty of time to discover the Unesco World Heritage site, where gondolas replace cars and the canals are lined by elegant Renaissance palaces, and also visit its beautiful surrounding i slands of Burano, Mazzorbo and Torcello.
You’ll go to the Rialto food market with Prue and enjoy a cooking demonstration and exclusive talk and gala dinner with her on board Uniworld’s brand-new ultra-luxury super-ship SS La Venezia. Gourmet meals and unlimited drinks are included, as well as a private after-hours visit to St Mark’s Basilica.
As Prue says: ‘Italy is one of the top destinations for food-lovers 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 on board. 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, t his i ncredible ci t y is t ruly breathtaking. Join a ‘secret’ tour of hidden spots known only to 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 Leith, make pasta and have lunch 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. Expl ore t he Veneto: You’ll also see the shops, colourful facades and peaceful canals of Burano, Mazzorbo and Torcello. And you’ll stop at Chioggia, a charming southern port loved by fishermen and sometimes called ‘Little Venice’.
ITINERARY DAY 1 Arrive in Venice and board SS La Venezia DAY 2 Explore Venice; after-hours tour of St Mark’s Basilica DAY 3 Chioggia DAY 4 Polesella for Bologna or Ferrara DAY 5 Porto Viro, Chioggia, Burano DAY 6 Venice islands and Prue Leith talk and Q&A DAY 7 Visit Rialto food market with Prue Leith and farewell gala dinner DAY 8 Disembark and return to the UK