Your ship
S.S. La Venezia
The River Countess underwent a complete design renovation in 2020, debuting as the S.S. La Venezia to bring guests an enhanced luxury experience inspired by Northern Italy. The redesign of the ship drew influence from the fine Fortuny fabrics displayed prominently onboard. Murano glass, gilded accents, and artistic etched elements pay homage to popular Venetian aesthetics of the early 20th century, creating an onboard atmosphere that is at once elegant and nostalgic.
Deck plan
Cruise route
Overview
Slovenia, with its picturesque cities and astonishing natural wonders, is a destination that deserves to be on your radar. After exploring its highlights, embark on a cruise of the Venetian Lagoon, where you’ll treat yourself to a private evening lighting ceremony at St. Mark’s Basilica, explore the colorful facades of Burano, and sail south to discover Chioggia. Complete your spectacular Italian adventure with a stay in Rome, where a local guide will whisk you away to the city’s most charming and historic sites.
Day by day
Ljubljana
Arrive at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the InterContinental Ljubljana.
Ljubljana
In the pedestrian city center of Ljubljana, a little capital city with outsized charm, you'll find a postcard in the making everywhere your eyes turn. Pastel buildings, attractive architecture - and no cars or throngs of tourists getting in the way of it all.
Ljubljana (Lake Bled)
A popular day trip destination from Ljubljana, Lake Bled offers a beautiful natural landscape with unique character. Surrounded by forest-covered mountains - upon which the imposing Bled Castle is perched - the expansive, strikingly blue lake feels preserved from the outside world. Sitting in the center of the lake is its iconic island, barely large enough for the little church whose tower pokes out from amongst its greenery.
Ljubljana (Postojna), Transfer to Venice (Embark)
En route to Venice today, stop for a visit at the Postojna Caves, a breathtaking subterranean world of stalactites and stalagmites.
Venice
With your early morning arrival at Doge's Palace, you'll be able to marvel at the estate in total peace. Wander through a Venetian neighborhood and experience daily life in an authentic Venetian residential quarter. Later in the evening, cap the day off with a private once-in-a-lifetime experience at an after-hours lighting ceremony inside St. Mark's Basilica without the crowds.
Venice (Padua), Mazzorbo (Burano)
Start your morning in one of two of the Veneto region's UNESCO World Heritage cities, Vicenza or Padua. In the afternoon, you'll reboard the ship for scenic sailing across the lagoon as we head towards Mazzorbo and Burano. In the evening, you may wish to take your free time to stroll into town to appreciate this charming island when most of the tourists have left for the evening. Burano's brightly painted fishermen's cottages are an artist's dream - hot pink, chartreuse, orange, lemon yellow, and more.
Mazzorbo, Burano, Chioggia
Spend the day exploring the northern lagoon of Venice and its captivating islands. Start with a visit to Torcello's famous basilica with an art historian, then stroll through the agricultural island of Mazzorbo and the rainbow-hued island of Burano during your free time after lunch. Alternatively, you can take the afternoon to see the renowned glassblowing artisans of Murano at work.
Chioggia
Today, you'll admire the greatest sites of charming and coastal Chioggia, including a stop at the local and lively market.
Chioggia, Venice
This morning, join a sailing excursion where you'll explore the Po Delta where the Po River and the Adriatic Sea meet. Later, during lunch, we sail back to Venice.
Venice
As your water taxi glides past narrow side canals and the Canal Grande, you'll arrive in style at the Rialto Bridge. The iconic stone arch bridge sits at the narrowest point of the Canal Grande and holds numerous shops and restaurants.
Venice (Disembark), Transfer to Rome
After disembarking the ship this morning, we'll make our way by train to the capital city of Rome. Check into the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome hotel (or similar) and, if you'd like, you can join an Orientation Walk of the neighborhood around the hotel with your Local Host.
Rome
From the Roman Empire to the Renaissance, Rome has stood at the center of Western culture many times throughout history. While eras come and go, no period of this remarkable city's past has disappeared from its landscape. As you embark on your panoramic tour of Rome today, you'll discover some of the greatest marks on this timeline, including the 18th-century Trevi Fountain, the 2nd-century Pantheon, and the Roman Forum, whose roots stretch back to the 8th century BCE.
Rome
Today, you technically step out of Italy and into the smallest country in the world as you enter Vatican City, where you'll marvel at the extravagant frescoes of the Sistine Chapel and see St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church ever built.
Rome
Check out of your hotel this morning. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you'll be taken to the airport to return home.
Included in your fare
Sailing dates & staterooms
Jul 30, 2026 - Aug 12, 2026
USD 14,299
Available
USD 10,999
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USD 8,599
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USD 7,199
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USD 6,499
Available
Aug 13, 2026 - Aug 26, 2026
On request
Unavailable
On request
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USD 10,699
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USD 9,349
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USD 8,699
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Aug 27, 2026 - Sep 9, 2026
On request
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On request
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USD 11,349
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USD 8,899
Available
USD 8,199
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Sep 17, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
On request
Unavailable
On request
Unavailable
On request
Unavailable
USD 8,149
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USD 7,399
Available
Sep 24, 2026 - Oct 7, 2026
On request
Unavailable
On request
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On request
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USD 9,149
Available
USD 8,449
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Oct 22, 2026 - Nov 4, 2026
USD 15,149
Available
On request
Unavailable
USD 9,849
Available
USD 9,249
Available
USD 8,399
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Oct 29, 2026 - Nov 11, 2026
USD 17,549
Available
USD 13,449
Available
USD 9,199
Available
USD 9,149
Available
On request
Unavailable