In Venice light and water combine to create a restless magic. Venice at Leisure allows you the travelers to explore this magical city at their own pace. After unpacking you might want to mingle with the Venetians, walk the streets, or take a romantic gondola ride along the narrow canals. A half-day walking tour is also provided with visits to the golden Basilica of St.Mark and the Doge Palace decorated by 16th Century artists such as Titian and Tintoretto. Also view the Bridge of Sigh and Piombi Prison. The rest of the day is all yours.
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Tour Features
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3 nights at hotel of your choice (double occupancy)
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Buffet breakfast daily at hotel
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Half-day guided city tour
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Travel bag, one per person
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Document holder and luggage tags
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Hotel taxes and service charges
Optional Services
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Transfers on arrival and departure
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Additional nights
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Sightseeing and excursions
Day 1 Depart USA
Evening departure. Meals and refreshments served on board.
Day 2 Venice
Morning arrival into Marco Polo Airport. Transfer on your own to a hotel in Venice, a city aptly called the Queen of Cities, a magical tapestry of Renaissance buildings perched on narrow canals with sleek gondolas gliding silently beneath ornate bridges. Balance of day is at leisure. After unpacking, you may want to mingle with the Venetians, walking through their streets (called 'Calle') or sample the public bus transportation ('Vaporetto' boats) as you glide along the Grand Lagoon. No matter what you decide to do, your Central Holidays local representative will give you invaluable assistance.
Day 3 Venice
Your morning walking tour is highlighted by visits to the golden Basilica of St. Mark and the Doge's Palace decorated by 16th century artists such as Titian and Tintoretto. Also view the Bridge of Sighs and Piombi Prison. Remainder of the day is free. (B)
Day 4 Venice
You have a full day to explore and discover Venice on your own, or let your local Central Holidays representative assist you in taking an optional excursion to the three most famous lagoon islands: Murano, for its glassworks factories, Burano, for handmade lace and Torcello, the first settlement on the lagoon. From April to October, you may take an optional romantic gondola serenade. At all times, however, enjoy on your own a farewell dinner at one of the many renowned local restaurants. (B)
Day 5 Venice to USA (or extend your stay)
After breakfast, you'll transfer on your own to Venice's Marco Polo airport for your return flight home, arriving the same day. (B)
Daily US Departures: for 2010 & 2011
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Price is per person based on double occupancy and may vary according to hotel seasonality, weekend surcharges, holidays and local events. Rates for Single/Triple/Children and additional nights in Venice are available. A SELECTION OF OTHER HOTELS IS AVAILABLE.
Gondola serenade & dinner $158This Tour is Available from:Venice
Gondola serenade and Dinner Depart from:Gondola Station in Santa Maria del Giglio Departure time:From April to October at 7:30pm. From November to March at 3:30pm Schedule: Daily Duration: 2 hours
Highlights: A romantic gondola ride with live music on board, followed by a three-course dinner with drinks at a local restaurant.
Half-day Islands excursion $38This Tour is Available from:Venice
Islands excursion Depart from: Serenissima Taxi Pier, next to Ponte della Paglia in San Marco Square Departure time: 9:30am and 2:30pm. From November to March only at 2:30pm. From April to October only at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Schedule: Daily, except Christmas. Duration: 3.5 hours
Highlights: Murano, for its glass factories; Burano, for its handmade laces; Torcello, the first settlement on the lagoon.
Half-day morning walking tour $75This Tour is Available from:Venice
Morning walking tour Depart from: Tourist Information Office in San Marco Square. Departure time: 9:00am Schedule: Daily, except Christmas and New Year s Day Duration: 2 hours
Highlights: St. Mark Square, Basilica, Doge Palace, Prison and Bridge of Sighs. Tour ends with optional visit to glass blowing factory.
Venetian legends $34This Tour is Available from:Venice
Venitian legends Depart from: St. Bartolomeo Square, by Goldoni monument. Departure time: 5:00pm Winter - 8:00pm Summer Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays Duration: Approx. 2 hours
Highlights: Unusual walk through the districts of Castello and Cannareggio to discover the darkest side of the Venetian tradition. Ghost stories, mysterious homicides, wars between angels and demons, will be taking you in the middle of a frightening fairy
This Tour is Available from:Venice
This Tour is Available from:Venice
This Tour is Available from:Venice
This Tour is Available from:Venice
