If you have dreamed of admiring Venice from a gondola, standing in Saint Mark’s Square, or indulging in the fine food found on almost every corner, join CroisiEurope for a cruise through the calm waters and enchanting panoramas in the Venetian Lagoon. This history-filled cruise includes a side trip to Padua.

Itinerary includes:

• Same-day return flights via Heathrow to Venice with British Airways from Jersey.

• Private coach transfer to your cruise ship, the MS Michelangelo.

• 5-day full-board cruise in the Venetian Lagoon. Includes welcome cocktail, and onboard entertainment.

• Drinks are included with all meals and in the bar*.

• Optional excursion: Guided tour of Saint Mark’s Basilica OR Follow the footsteps of Casanova in Venice to the Doge’s Palace and its hidden passageways.

• The ship will cruise through the Venetian Lagoon to Mazzorbo, one of the earliest settlements in the lagoon.

• Free time to explore the island of Burano, known for its intricate lace work and brightly coloured homes.

• Optional excursion: Murano and its glasswork, refined glass handmade by highly skilled master artisans.

• Optional excursion: Food tour of little-known neighborhoods in Venice.

• Included tour of Padua, Saint Anthony’s homestead, which spans out from its medieval center with charming squares and palaces. Visit to the basilica that bears his name and his tomb.

• Festive gala evening.

• Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking.

• Private coach transfer to the airport for your return flight to Jersey.

*except some speciality drinks and champagne

£995 per person

Single Supplement: £225

Upper deck upgrade £85pp