4 DAY VENICE EXPERIENCE
Day 1: Arrive Venice
On arrival into Venice make your own way to your chosen hotel.
Day 2: Guided tour
Discover the magic and splendour of Venice on foot. This tour takes in all the highlights of this wonderful city and with Skip the Line access to the main sights you will not have to spend hours waiting in queues. As we wander around the pretty narrow alleyways, saunter along gondola spotted canals and stroll across bustling piazzas you are sure to fall in love with Venice. Duration: 2 hours. Includes skip the Line Access to St. Mark’s Basilica, entrance ticket to the terraces of St. Mark’s Basilica and headsets where necessary.
Day 3: Murano & Burano
Join us on a fascinating half-day trip to the timeless islands of Murano and Burano and discover traditional crafts that have survived the passing of time. Watch a craftsman in action as he goes about his daily business and browse the huge collection of glass art before strolling around the island. Then back to the boat and off to our next stop, Burano, a tiny picturesque island famous for its coloured houses and its centuries old tradition of lace-making. Duration: 4.5 hours At 2:15pm
Day 4: Tour ends
Tour ends this morning after breakfast on hotel check-out.
3 Nights From Extra Night
Budget: Hotel Firenze AUD377.00 AUD88.00
Superior: Hotel Concordia AUD595.00 AUD150.00
Deluxe: Hotel Londra Palace AUD982.00 AUD320.00
Price per person based on twin share, 3 nights accommodation, breakfast daily, sightseeing as listed (based on low season)
Excursions from Venice
Romeo & Juliet’s Verona
Day trip from Venice –Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 9am to 6pm
Your day starts early in Venice, from where you’ll be spirited away to Verona in an air-conditioned mini bus, straight to a photo stop at Colle di San Pietro. After some stunning photos from the viewpoint (sure to be the envy of your friends) you’ll take a lovely walk down into the city. Along the way you’ll stop off for a skip the line visit to the ancient Roman amphitheatre, a 1st century marvel that is one of the greatest amphitheatres in Italy and also among the top opera venues in the world. Then it’s on to Verona’s top attraction: The home of Shakespeare’s Juliet, where, from
the outside, you gaze up at the famed balcony where Romeo is said to have done his wooing. You’ll visit the gorgeous plazas, Piazza Bra and Piazza delle Erbe to see the Palazzo Maffei, the Palazzo Barbieri (Town Hall) and the famous Mazzanti Houses whose facades are decorated with beautiful 16th-century frescoes. You’ll also stop by the Piazza Dante to pay your respects at the statue of Italy’s most famous writer.
Venice Grand Canal Tour
Daily November to March at 3.30pm or 4.30pm or 5.30pm or 6.30pm
Picture yourself gliding along the water of the Grand Canal in Venice, the most famous city of water, with the stunning backdrop of Venetian palaces behind. This must be the most effective way to explore the Floating City! Allowing you to view the grandeur of venerable Venice, this tour by water taxi along the Grand Canal reveals the glorious facades of the palaces that nobly sit at the waters edge. Accompanied by a professional hostess to point out the historical and artistic features of the palaces along the waterway, you will get a glimpse into the city’s thriving past as you are entranced by the picture perfect panorama. Duration: Approx. 1 hour
