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Venice: A Dream fantasy

Built over 100 islets, supported by millions of wooden stakes and linked by 400 bridges, Venice is the only city in the world built entirely on water. Little has changed over the past 400 years. The city sounds are still those of footsteps and cries of boatmen resounding across the waters - you may be lucky and hear an occasional romantic serenade. The most important sights are: St. Mark's Square, the absolutely incredible Basilica di San Marco, the Campanile, the Doge's Palace with its "Bridge of Sighs", Rialto Bridge, the beautiful Gothic palace of Ca d'Oro and the Grand Canal. Other places of interest include the island of Murano, home of Venice's glass-blowing industry and the Glass Museum. At the annual 10 day "Carnival", Venice takes on a self-indulgent character of its own with a giddy round of masked balls and private parties, suggesting romance and mystery.

VENICE REGULAR TOURS:

 

TOUR 1 – VENICE WALKING TOUR
Orientation walking tour including St Mark’s Square (with the exterior only of St Mark’s Basilica, The Ducal Palace, the Bell Tower and the Clock Tower), Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Marco Polo’s house and the Malibran Theatre.
No insides visits are included. External visits only. 

 

Departure from A.P.T. (Tourist Office) in St Mark’s Square - Napoleon Arches - at 9.00 am.
The tour operates daily except on December 25th and January 1st and lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. 

 

TOUR 2 – DUCAL PALACE
This tour includes the internal visit of the Ducal Palace (entrance fees are included), the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons.

 

Departure from the “YEX” Foreign Exchange Office near the Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio) at St Mark's at 10.45 am.
The tour operates daily except on December 25th and January 1st and lasts 1 hour.

 

TOUR 3 – GOLDEN BASILICA
This tour includes the internal visit of St Mark’s Basilica (entrance fees are included).

 

Departure from the “YEX” Foreign Exchange Office near the Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio) at St Mark's at 12.00 pm.
The tour operates from Mondays to Saturdays and lasts 1 hour.
The tour does not operate on December 25th, on January 1st, on Sundays and during religious celebrations.

 

TOUR 4 -  DISCOVER VENICE & GONDOLA RIDE
Orientation walking tour through the area between St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge, passing by La Fenice Theatre and the Scala del Bovolo.
The tour does not include St Mark’s Square highlights. At the end of the walking tour, enjoy a gondola ride of approx. 35 minutes along the Grand Canal and other minor canals.
During the winter months (November-March), the tour itinerary is inverted and it starts with the gondola ride.

 

Departure from A.P.T. (Tourist Office) in St Mark’s Square - Napoleon Arches - at 3.00 pm.
The tour operates daily except on December 25th and January 1st and lasts 2 hours. 

 

TOUR 1 + TOUR 2 - DUCAL VENICE TOUR
This is a combination of Tour 1 + Tour 2.

 

TOUR 2 + TOUR 3 - INSIDE VENICE TOUR
This is combination of Tour 2 + Tour 3.

 

TOUR 1 + TOUR 3 - BYZANTINE VENICE TOUR
This is combination of Tour 1 + Tour 3.
Wait of approx. 1 hour between the two tours.

 

TOUR 1 + TOUR 2 + TOUR 3 - ABSOLUTE VENICE TOUR
This is combination of Tour 1 + Tour 2 + Tour 3.

 

TOUR 5 – THREE ISLANDS TOUR
Boat excursion to the 3 islands of Burano (known for its laces), Torcello (famous for its first Cathedral in Venice) and Murano (visit of glass blowing factory).

 

Departure from ALILAGUNA (boat company) box office, situated next to the entrance of the Royal Gardens at St Mark’s.
The tour operates daily at 9.30 am, at 11.00 am and at 2.30 pm from April 1st  to June 4th and from October 1st to November 3rd and it lasts approx 4 hrs.
The tour operates daily at 9.30 am, at 11.00 am, at 2.30 pm and at 3.30 pm from June 5th to September 30th and it lasts approx 4 hrs.
The tour operates daily at 11.00 am and at 2.00 pm from November 4th to March 31st, except on December 25th and January 1st, and it lasts approx 4 hrs.

 

TOUR 7 – GONDOLA SERENADE
A romantic promenade by gondola  with musics and songs which will make you dream along the Grand Canal and other minor canals of Venice.

Departure from Santa M

aria del Giglio gondola station (Gritti Hotel).   
The tour operates daily at 6.30 pm and at 7.30 pm from April 1st to October 31st and lasts 40 minutes.
The tour operates daily at 3.30 pm from November 1st to March 31st, except on November 21st, December 25th and January 1st and lasts 40 minutes.



Secret Venice  -  Duration approx 2 hours
A privately guided tour which will take the guest in some of the most charming areas of Venice where normally one does not go on the regular city tours. See the Church of Sts. Giovanni and Paolo, the largest in Venice. This gothic architectonic structure was the burial place of the Venetian Doges. See the Church of the Miracles , a splendid example of Renaissance architecture , pass by Marco Polo’s birth place and the Rialto Bridge dating back to 1591 , one of most popular shopping area of Venice .
Includes : 
- English speaking guide for 2 hours

 

Hidden Gardens of Venice – Duration approx 2 hours
Unless you are guided by an expert you would never know that behind the walls of the narrow streets of Venice there are quiet oases of green. Let you guide show you some of these hidden places.
Includes : 
- English speaking guide for 2 hours

 

Musical Venice – Duration approx 2 hours
Any music lover will have heard of the great  Vivaldi. Your guide will take you to see the Churches where
Some of the most important Venetian concerts were and still are held today, especially the ones where Vivaldi used to compose his well know music.
Includes : 
- English speaking guide for 2 hours

 

Walking with the Ghosts – Duration approx 2 hours
Let your guide take you to places where unbelievable things have occurred through the centuries. Secret places, Churches and Squares which were sceneries of legends of sea monsters and murders.
Enjoy the view of the famous Bovolo Staircase, a masterpiece of architecture not often included in the normal Venetian itineraries.
Includes : 
- English speaking guide for 2 hours

 

Private cooking lesson in Venice – Duration approx 4 hours
Learn how to prepare a complete Venetian menu and enjoy lunch based on the subject of your hands on lesson
Includes : 
- Escort to take guests to /from the venue
- Water taxi to / from the venue
- Cooking class, hat, recipes booklet
- Lunch with one glass of wine

 

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Hotel Bauer, Venice 5L
Bauer Il Palazzo, Venice 5L
Hotel Luna Baglioni, Venice 5L
Hotel Cipriani, Venice 5
Bauer Palladio Hotel & Spa, Venice 4S
Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal, Venice 4
San Marco Palace Suites, Venice 4
Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Venice 4
Hotel a la Commedia, Venice 4
Hotel Splendid Venice, Venice 4
Hotel Kette, Venice 4
Hotel Giorgione, Venice 4
Hotel Ca dei Conti, Venice 4
Torre dell' Orologio Suites, Venice 4
Hotel Villa Igea, Venice 3
Hotel Montecarlo, Venice 3
Hotel San Zulian, Venice 3
Palazzo Schiavoni, Venice3
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Due Torri Hotel Baglioni, Verona 5
Hotel Giulietta E Romeo, Verona 3
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