Discovering Venice
Discovering Venice
Discovering Venice
4 Days Starting and ending in Venice
Visiting: Venice
Tour operator:
Tour code:
35532
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Tour operated in:
EnglishActivities:
Art Galleries & Museums, Boat/Cruise Excursion, Sightseeing, Walking
Tour Overview
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 HIGHLIGHTSVenice: 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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation Name: San Cassiano
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. 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!
Overnight in Venice.
Day 2 : Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation Name: San Cassiano
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. 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. 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.
Overnight in Venice.
Day 3 : Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation Name: San Cassiano
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your free time. After lunch, reach “La Fenice Theater” to join an unforgettable small group tour. 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. With a seating capacity for over one thousand people, the Fenice boasts excellent acoustics, a 98-member orchestra and 66-person opera chorus, a dedicated local audience and a large international following. The theatre is a leading creative venue, staging more than one hundred opera performances per year, a major symphonic season conducted by prominent conductors from across the globe, the full cycles of symphonies by Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms and Mahler, a contemporary repertoire focused especially on Venetian artists such as Nono and Maderna, ballets, and chamber music concerts.
Overnight in Venice.
Day 4 : Departure Venice
Location: 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.
What's Included
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English-speaking guide
Operated with an English-speaking guide on a shared basis for Days 1, 2, and 3.
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Accommodation
3 nights' accommodation at San Cassiano.
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Meals
3 breakfasts included.
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Entrance fees and activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Gondola ride (Day 1), walking guided tour of Venice including St. Mark Basilica and Doge’s Palace entrance fees (Day 2), La Fenice Theatre tour including entrance fee (Day 3).
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Operated with an English-speaking guide on a shared basis (Days 1 2 3)
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3 night’s accommodation
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3 Breakfasts
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All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Gondola ride (Day 1) walking guided tour of Venice incl. St. Mark Basilica and Doge’s Palace entrance fees (Day 2) La Fenice Theatre tour incl. entrance fee (Day 3)
What's Not Included
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City tax
City tax not included, payable on the spot.
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Transfers
Arrival and departure transfers between the airport or train station and the hotel are not included.
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Visa fees
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Flights
International or domestic flights are not included.
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Meals and drinks
Meals not mentioned in the inclusions section and drinks during meals are not included.
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Optional tours
Optional tours, if any, are not included.
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Unmentioned visits
Any visit not mentioned in the program is not included.
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Tips and gratuities
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Personal expenditures
Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program are not included.
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Drinks and camera fees
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any) are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
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Arrival and departure transfers between the airport or train station and the hotel
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City tax not included payable on the spot
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International or domestic flights
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Meals not mentioned in the inclusions section drinks during meals
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Optional tours (if any)
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Any visit not mentioned in the program
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Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program
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Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks mineral water camera/video camera fee (if any)
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Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays accidents etc.
Mode of Transport
Transportation is not included in the tour package. Guests are required to arrange their own arrival and departure transfers between the airport or train station and the hotel.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at the San Cassiano in Venice, offering a blend of traditional charm and modern amenities for a relaxing experience.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of guide will be available during the tour?
The tour will be operated with an English-speaking guide on a shared basis for the first three days.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 3 nights' accommodation at the San Cassiano hotel in Venice.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 3 breakfasts.
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What activities and entrance fees are included in the tour?
The tour includes a Gondola ride on Day 1, a walking guided tour of Venice including entrance fees to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace on Day 2, and a tour of La Fenice Theatre including the entrance fee on Day 3.
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Is the city tax included in the tour price?
No, the city tax is not included and is payable on the spot.
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Are airport or train station transfers included in the tour?
Arrival and departure transfers between the airport or train station and the hotel are not included but are available as an optional extra.
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What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Venice, check into your hotel, and in the afternoon, you will explore Venice on a Gondola ride starting from Santa Maria del Giglio, navigating along the Grand Canal and other minor canals.
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What will we see during the guided tour on the second day?
On the second day, the guided tour will cover the history of Venice and its important buildings, including the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. The tour starts in St. Mark's Square and includes visits to the Golden Church and the Doge's Palace, showcasing important artworks and historical chambers.
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What can we expect from the La Fenice Theatre tour on the third day?
On the third day, the tour of La Fenice Theatre will take you behind the scenes of one of the most important opera theatres in the world. You will learn about its history, including its reconstruction after a fire in 1836, and its significance in the world of opera.
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What should we do on the last day of the tour?
On the last day, you will enjoy your final breakfast in Venice and, if time permits, take a last walk to say 'arrivederci' to the city. Transfer to the airport or train station is available as an optional extra.
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