The floating city of Venice is packed with a historical and architectural Renaissance flair that goes unmatched worldwide. And let’s not forget the main attractions like impressive art collections, bustling squares, famous bridges, and beautiful churches that you’ll find dotted across the city. This itinerary for Venice covers all the major attractions.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Venice: known also as the “City of Canals,” “The Floating City,” and “Serenissima,” is arguably one of Italy's most picturesque cities. With its winding canals, striking architecture, and beautiful bridges, Venice is a popular destination for travel.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Operated with an English-speaking guide on a shared basis (Days 1, 2, 3)
✔ All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary
✔ Breakfast
✖ Arrival and departure transfers between the airport or train station and the hotel
✖ City tax not included, payable on the spot
✖ Visa fees
✖ International or domestic flights
✖ Meals not mentioned in the inclusions section, drinks during meals
✖ Optional tours (if any)
✖ Any visit not mentioned in the program
✖ Tips and gratuities
✖ Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program
✖ Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
✖ Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Reach hotel on your own or book an optional transfer from Venice Airport or Train Station
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
ARRIVAL VENICE
1
Venice
Upon your arrival in Venice reach the hotel on your own and check in (transfer available as an optional extra). In the afternoon, reach the “Alilaguna of Giardinetti Reali” to explore Venice on board the most famous boat in the world: the Gondola! (the tour starts at 14.30/15.00/16.30 or 17.00 hrs). The traditional Venetian boat was the best way to travel around for the noblemen of the city. Originally, the Gondola had also a cabin for the privacy of the passengers and was decorated with the finest fabrics of the time: over the centuries, the boat has gradually taken the aspect and the colors we all know.
Duration: 2 hours
2
City of Venice
Departing from Santa Maria del Giglio, you will navigate along the Grand Canal and other minor canals to discover the city from an extraordinary new point of view. The majestic Basilica della Salute, the mysterious and spooky palace of Ca’ Dario and the museum of Peggy Guggenheim are only a few of the marvelous buildings you will see along the way. You will then navigate along minor canals to discover the most authentic side of Venice. The Gondola Ride is a once in a lifetime experience and a true must if you’re visiting Venice!
Duration: 2 hours
VENICE
1
City of Venice
After breakfast at the hotel, reach the “Alilaguna of Giardinetti Reali” to join a small group tour. This guided tour will give the opportunity to learn more about the history of Venice and its most important buildings: the magnificent Doge’s Palace, the seat of the government, the court of justice, the prison of the ancient Republic of Venice, historic residence of the Doges and the St. Mark’s Basilica, a symbol of the Christianity and of the religious power of the city.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
St. Mark's Basilica
The visit begins in St. Mark's Square, where our guide will give you a taste of the history and traditions of the Venice of the past, illustrating the main monuments and revealing all the secrets jealously kept by the most beautiful square in the world. The visit will then continue inside the marvelous St. Mark's Basilica, also known as the Golden Church due to the majesty of the treasures stored inside it and the golden mosaics that decorate its walls. Symbol par excellence of the greatness and power of the Republic of Venice, the Basilica preserves the remains of Saint Mark, stolen, according to the legend, in Alexandria by two ingenious Venetian merchants.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Doge's Palace
Last, you will visit the Doge's Palace, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that has no equal in the world. Besides the beauty of the Courtyard, the magnificence of the Chambers where the history of the Venetian Republic was decided and the charm of the most impenetrable prisons of the time, you will find important artworks by authors such as Tintoretto, Tiziano, Veronese and many others.
Duration: 60 minutes
VENICE
1
Venice
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your free time. After lunch, reach “La Fenice Theater” to join an unforgettable small group tour.
2
Teatro La Fenice
Follow your guide behind the scenes of one of the most important opera theatres in the world: La Fenice Theatre! Built in 1792 in Neoclassical style following a competitive public exam won by one of Canova’s friends, Giannantonio Selva, the theatre was at that time one of the many private theatres for theatrical and opera performing.
In December 1836 a big fire destroyed the inside structure that was rebuilt one year later just like the mythical bird rebirthing from its ashes. In the nineteenth century, the theatre staged the world premieres of numerous operas, including Rossini’s Tancredi, Sigismondo and Semiramide, Bellini’s I Capuleti e I Montecchi and Beatrice di Tenda just to name a few.
Duration: 2 hours
DEPARTURE VENICE
1
Venice
Enjoy your last breakfast in Venice and if time permits take the last walk to say “arrivederci” to the city (Transfer to the airport or train station is available as an optional extra).
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You may be required to fill in a form to be exempt from paying the Venice Access Fee that is applicable between April and July. Please visit the website to check if you should apply for the exemption.
• Please note that for some tours/activities you will need to reach the meeting point on your own if the transportation is not specified in the itinerary.
• Please note that only the activities will be shared with other guests.
• Only one bag per person is allowed (any size) plus one hand luggage.
• We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, or security reasons.
• Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
• No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed.
