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Cruise in Italy on La Dolce Vita, taking in the many sights and flavours of Venice, the River Brenta and the Veneto.

The charm and romantic mystique surrounding Venice and this part of Italy is not to be found anywhere else in Europe. Our cruise on the River Brenta and in and around the Venice lagoons is not to be missed.

Venice is located on the southern coast of northern Italy. This is a wonderful cruise destination with a variety of opportunities to experience, including Venetian Opera, theatre, the unique city of Venice itself, purchasing of the famous hand-crafted glassware, shopping for fine Italian clothes, jewellery and shoes, and learning more about the Venetian way of life and legends of the Middle Ages.

There is much to experience on this odyssey into the Italian culture and sure to be something appealing for art lovers, historians, gourmets and romantics alike. So let the fairy tale begin!

Getting around by boat has been in the blood of the Venetians since time began, so there’s plenty to enjoy by hotel-barge in this region. The area has a vibrancy that can thrill and inspire, so be ready for a grand time. Culture abounds and it’s well worth making sure you have the energy to do and see as much as possible in this unique corner of Europe.

Wander the back streets of this marvellous city and see intricate, hand-made lace work being created and sold in the small, narrow streets of Venice, as per this lady (left).

Special Historic regattas take place on the Venetian waterways (see right). We offer cruise weeks to coincide with these so watch our ‘Specials’ page closely, or contact us for exact dates.