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Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Murano Island Glass Blowing Experience with a Local Expert
Experience the enchanting island of Murano on a private water taxi tour with a local expert. This excursion offers a unique glimpse into the rich history and artisanal traditions of Venice. Witness the intricate art of glassblowing in Murano. Visit an authentic workshop and hear from a local expert about the craft of traditional glassblowing and its significance to Murano’s cultural heritage. Gain an understanding of the craft’s history and ancient techniques, which have been featured in the National Geographic Magazine article “Made in Italy: Venice.” These traditional craftworks have spanned generations and have become part of the cultural identity of the islands. Enjoy the serene beauty of this iconic island, away from the crowds.
Free Time
Admire great Renaissance works of art at the Accademia or the Scuola di San Rocco, or visit the Peggy Guggenheim Gallery for more contemporary pieces.
Optional Activities:
- Venice Food Tour - $107.00 per person
- Explore Venice’s diverse culinary scene with a food tour through Cannaregio and the historic Jewish Ghetto. Enjoy a progressive meal that highlights Venetian flavours beginning with Esse biscuits and Orecchio di Haman, authentic venetian-Jewish baked goods, followed by Italian espresso and a classic spritz and tramezzino. Pair locally produced wine with creamy risotto, sample baccalà and polenta, and rinse it down with a glass of sparkling prosecco. Wander through charming alleyways, savor each dish, and uncover the rich history behind Venetian cuisine. Finish your culinary adventure with a choice of tiramisù or gelato.
- Campanile San Marco Lookout - $8 per person
- Climb to the top of the Campanile - Venice's tallest building - to take in a great bird's eye view of the cityscape and lagoon.
- Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) Visit - $17 per person
- Visit this former palace, rebuilt and restored numerous times, and admire the Gothic Venetian architecture. Once the seat of the government, the Palazzo Ducale is now a grand museum. Enjoy the stellar artwork, ornate chambers, and courtyards.
- Gondola Ride - $80 per group
- Sit back and enjoy a different point of view as you glide through the historic canals of Venice on a gondola. - 30-45 minutes
- Saint Mark's Square and Basilica Visit - Free
- Enter the picture-perfect Piazza San Marco from one of the many winding alleyways and stare in awe at the grandeur. With the massive, ornate basilica standing tall at one end, pigeons gathering and flying around, and violinists playing a Vivaldi tune at a café table — this is Venice. Wander the square and people watch or duck inside the glittering basilica for more Venetian inspiration.
- Guggenheim Museum Visit - $15 per person
- While walking down the Grand Canal, stop into this museum to see its extensive modern art collection.