Uniworld Add Italy In 2013

In the spring of 2013, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will add another extraordinary river cruise destination to their collection of itineraries: Italy, taking in the Po River and the Venice Lagoon.

Uniworld say that their new Italy programme "is designed to bring the region’s art, architecture, music, cuisine, landscapes, culture and religious and political history together like pieces of an exquisite puzzle, creating an immersive and enlightening journey for each of our guests."

While guests will get to experience the “must-see” memorable sights in the iconic cities of Rome, Florence and Venice, they will also have the opportunity to venture off the beaten path, travelling to such places as Ravenna, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enchanting Verona, the home of literature’s most famous lovers, Romeo and Juliet.

Guests will also be introduced to Italy’s distinctive culinary delights, attending a pasta-making workshop in, the culinary capital of northern Italy. Throughout the journey, they will indulge in the culinary flavours of the region, from crispy Roman pizza to creamy Venetian gelato and hearty Chianti.

Uniworld will be moving one of their award-winning boutique ships, the River Countess, to Venice and the Po River in 2013. The vessel is being completely remodelled to reflect the spirit and heart of this great destination with all the elegant touches and finesse of a finely painted Italian masterpiece.

The new 13-day ‘Splendours of Italy’ voyage includes: seven nights in a riverview stateroom, two nights in a deluxe hotel in Florence and three nights in a deluxe hotel in Rome; all meals onboard with complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; fully-guided excursions with local experts; and all transfers on arrival and departure days, and throughout the programme.

For booking details, be sure to check with the UK's luxury river-cruise specialists, The Cruise Line Ltd, on 0800 008 6677.

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La Dolce Vita with European Waterways

Experience ‘the good life’ in style aboard European Waterways’ more contemporary vessel La Bella Vita, cruising for 6 nights along some of Italy’s most charming waterways between historic Venice and the Renaissance city of Mantua.

 

This is truly a magical itinerary, with departures this season between April and October. Guests can enjoy the diverse landscapes and nature en route, while cruising past the islands of the Venetian lagoon and on the calm waters of the Po Valley along the Bianco Canal.

 

With all excursions included in the fare, the cruise highlights on this relaxing holiday for ‘culture vultures’ feature a tour of historic Venice, The Naval Museum and the Pavilion of Gondolas; dinner ashore at the 17^th century stately home Villa Ca’Zen; a private visit to the wine cellars of Villa Widmann-Borletti; and a visit to Mantua with its magnificent Ducal Palace.

 

And all this while enjoying gourmet cuisine - prepared by a gourmet chef - and fine regional wines. Typical dishes include: Fegato alla Veneziana; Risotto al Prezzemolo; Fegato; and Lagoon Seafood; accompanied by Lagrein Rosso Allegrini; Lugana Col Vetorax; and Prosecco Spago.

 

The 20-passenger La Bella Vita - as with all European Waterways’ vessels in the fleet - is fully crewed with a captain, gourmet chef, hostesses and a knowledgeable tour guide; and offers comfortable accommodation in air-conditioned, en-suite cabins, with a spacious sun deck and loungers.

 

Prices, to include local transfers, gourmet meals, fine wines, open bar and escorted excursions and use of the barge facilities, lead in at £2,390 per person (based on two people sharing one cabin); and for a whole boat charter from £39,400.

For booking details, be sure to check with the UK's leading river-cruise specialist agents, The Cruise Line Ltd, on 0800 008 6677.

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