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ITALY - Venice & Surroundings Day Excursions

 

Tours

Duration (Approx)

 

VENICE PAST & PRESENT
Walking Tour includes: main external sights of St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Bell Tower, the Basilica (inside), La Fenice Opera House, Campo San Beneto, Bovolo snails staircase, Grand Canal View and Rialto bridge.

2 Hours

 

VENICE - THE GRAND CANAL
Our entertaining guide will point out the most important landmarks and recount a few stories, while offering you a sip or two of the famous Bellini cocktail.

70 Minutes

 

3 ISLANDS (MURANO, BURANO & TORCELLO)
On this tour you will visit Murano world famous for its glass, Burano well known for their lace-making and colorful charming houses and Torcello for the first Venetian settlement.

4 Hours

 

VERONA & AMARONE
Come Discover the magic of Verona & the Amarone/Valpolicella with us!  Includes lunch & wine.

Full Day

 

WINE ROAD OF THE DOGES
The Lison Pramaggiore DOC wine area is set in the most eastern part of the Veneto. Within a short distance from Venice we reach this rich agricultural area and visit one of the local vineyards.  Enjoy a variety of tastes from wines such as Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon to name but a few.

Half Day

 

GASTRONOMIC TOUR OF FRUILI
If you love Italian food and wine, you’ll love this tour! Crossing the countryside of the Veneto Orientale we reach the vineyards of firstly the Veneto, and then Friuli.

Full Day

 

CORTINA & THE DOLOMITES
Cortina & the Dramatic Dolomites. Passing through tunnels with astounding views of canyons and valleys that suddenly appear, the scenery is absolutely breath-taking.  Includes Lunch & Ice Cream.

Full Day

 

VENETO - MEDIEVAL TOWNS
For this tour we have chosen the most picturesque hill towns of the Veneto including Asolo, Marostica and Bassano and Treviso.

Half Day  

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GONDOLA SERENADE
A visit to Venice is not complete unless you take a gondola serenade down the world famous Grand Canal. Enjoy a relaxing evening cruising down many hidden canals
45 Min  
GONDOLA SERENADE & DINNER
Enjoy a relaxing evening cruising down many hidden canals & enjoy dinner at  Al Giglio Restaurant.
45 Min  

PRIVATE WALKING TOURS

VENETIAN ART & ARCHITECTURE - PRIVATE TOUR
Church of San Giovanni & Paolo known as the Pantheon of Venice with its notable paintings from 15/16th Century and some of the greatest Doges’ tombs, Church of the Miracoli – an early Renaissance masterpiece, Marco Polo’s house & Corte del Million

2 Hours

 

MERCHANTS, COURTESAND & PAINTERS - PRIVATE TOUR
Rialto bridge, Statue of the Gobbo di San Giacomo, Campo San Polo, the huge Frari Church with its masterpieces by Titian and Bellini, Monks’ Choir & Canova’s tomb.

2 Hours  

CANNAREGIO & THE JEWISH QUARTER - PRIVATE TOUR
The Original Ghetto of the world was founded right here in Venice circa 1516 AD and is still in existence today. Our guide is one of only a few whom are granted special permission to guide private tours within the Ghetto.

2 Hours

 

THE DOGES PALACE & SECRET ITINERARY - PRIVATE TOUR
Your private guide will take you behind the scenes in the palace to the offices and Hall of the Chancellery, the State Inquisitors’ room, the Torture chamber and the 16th century prisons. It was from these cells that Casanova made his spectacular escape in 1755.

2 Hours

 
THE DOGES PALACE - PRIVATE TOUR

Your guide will entertain you with stories about the infamous Council of Ten, explain the complicated process of being elected Doge, and the scandals, murders and mysteries that take took place behind these walls of power.

2 Hours  

MURDERS & MYSTERIES EVENING TOUR - PRIVATE TOUR
You will be accompanied by our guide who will recount the legends and haunting tales of Venice, along with some classic tales of the city that have been passed down through Venetian tradition.

1.5 Hours

 
VENICE PAST & PRESENT WALKING TOUR - PRIVATE TOUR
Private Venice Past & Present Walk - the ideal introduction to St Mark's main sights
2 or 4 Hours  

PRIVATE BOAT TOURS

GRAND CANAL - PRIVATE TOUR
Our entertaining guide will point out the most important landmarks and recount a few stories, while offering you a sip or two of the famous Bellini cocktail.

70 Minutes

 

3 ISLANDS (MURANO, BURANO & TORCELLO) - PRIVATE TOUR
Departing from your hotel by private water taxi, we take you across the lagoon to the well know Island of Murano. Then by private water taxi crossing the northern part of the Lagoon we arrive at the colourful Island of Burano. We then leave the Island of Burano and take a short boat ride to the Island of Torcello.

Half Day

 

THE STORY & HISTORY OF GLASS MAKING IN MURANO- PRIVATE TOUR
This tour shall give you amazing insights into the history and fascinating art of Italian glass making on the island of Murano.

Half Day

 

BACCARO BOAT TOUR - PRIVATE TOUR
Our two hour combined boat and walk tour includes the Grand Canal by boat for the first hour, which is a wonderful relaxing way to start your evening, then our guide will accompany you through the narrow alleyways to a typical Osteria/Baccaro where you can enjoy a couple of glasses of wine and taste the local ‘cichetti’.

2 Hours

 

HIDDEN HAVENS - PRIVATE TOUR
With 117 islands in the lagoon of Venice and much sightseeing, most visitors have seen the main islands of Murano and Burano. This alternative 'islands' tour offers you the unusual opportunity of visiting serene island havens of serenity and greenery. This tour includes San Francesco, San Lazzaro Degli Armeni & Torcello by boat.

Half Day or Full Day Tour

 

PRIVATE MINIVAN TOURS

VERONA & AMARONE - PRIVATE TOUR
Come Discover the magic of Verona & the Amarone/Valpolicella with us!  Includes lunch & wine tastings.

Full Day

 

WINE ROAD OF THE DOGES - PRIVATE TOUR
The Lison Pramaggiore DOC wine area is set in the most eastern part of the Veneto. Within a short distance from Venice we reach this rich agricultural area and visit one of the local vineyards.  Enjoy a variety of tastes from wines such as Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon to name but a few. Includes wine tastings & appetizers.

Half Day

 

GASTRONOMIC TOUR OF FRUILI - PRIVATE TOUR
If you love Italian food and wine, you’ll love this tour! Crossing the countryside of the Veneto Orientale we reach the vineyards of firstly the Veneto, and then Friuli.

Full Day

 

CORTINA & THE DOLOMITES - PRIVATE TOUR
Cortina & the Dramatic Dolomites. Passing through tunnels with astounding views of canyons and valleys that suddenly appear, the scenery is absolutely breath-taking.  Includes Lunch & Ice Cream.

Full Day

 

VENETO - MEDIEVAL TOWNS - PRIVATE TOUR
For this tour we have chosen the most picturesque hill towns of the Veneto including Asolo, Marostica and Bassano and Treviso.

Full Day

 

 

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