Discover Venice and its islands with Prue Leith
Exclusive: Join the culinary legend on a luxury river cruise and explore the Rialto food market
WITH its reputation as one of the world’s most romantic cities, Venice has begun to return to life over the past two weeks.
On this exclusive cruise of the islands in the Venetian lagoon on a brand-new super-ship, you’ll get to see the City of Water in the company of TV cookery star Prue Leith.
You’ll have plenty of time to discover the Unesco World Heritage site, where gondolas replace cars and the canals are lined by elegant palaces, on included excursions.
You’ll also visit its surrounding islands of Burano, Mazzorbo and Torcello, and go to the famous Rialto food market with Prue before enjoying a cooking demonstration, talk and gala dinner with her during this seven-night luxury Uniworld cruise.
Gourmet meals and unlimited drinks are included, as well as a private after-hours visit to St Mark’s Basilica. You’ll also visit foodie Bologna, medieval Padua and Romeo and Juliet’s Verona.
As Prue says: ‘Italy is one of the world’s top foodie destinations, 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 an on-board cooking demonstration.
Visit Venice: Built on tiny islands in a lagoon on the Adriatic, 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 tour the busy Rialto food market with Prue, make pasta and have lunch in Bologna,
the culinary capital of northern Italy, and enjoy wine-tasting at a historic vineyard in Valpolicella.
Sail in style: Uniworld’s European fleet includes luxurious ships with an average capacity of 130 guests and the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river-cruise industry. You’ll sail in a Riverview Stateroom on the new SS La Venezia, which has three dining venues, including an Italian kitchen on the upper deck.
Explore Veneto: You’ll also see the waterfront shops, colourful facades and peaceful canals unique to Burano, Mazzorbo and Torcello, other islands in the lagoon. And you will stop at Chioggia, a charming southern port loved by fisherman and sometimes called ‘Little Venice’.