Choose your stay on beautiful Lake Como and combine the experience of a fantastic stay in Venice! Starting from the lake and mountains to reach one of the most famous artistic cities in Italy. This tour is dedicated to those who want to organize a complete trip to discover some of the most beautiful places in northern Italy, Lake Como in Lombardy and the beautiful Venice in the Veneto region.
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Private transfer from Lake Como to Venice. Arrival in the city center.
3 days and 2 nights, bed and breakfast in a double room at Hotel Theatro Palace 4 * (or similar) in Venice, ideal location for the departure of all excursions during the tour.
Excursion for the first day:
(Morning or afternoon) Gondola ride and St. Mark's Basilica
Explore Venice on a leisurely gondola ride and discover one of its symbols: St. Mark's Basilica
The tour
Explore Venice on a leisurely gondola ride and discover one of its symbols: St. Mark's Basilica.
The gondola is not only known for its elegance and the way it glides smoothly through the canals of Venice. It has been modified over time and the parts that make it up also have a symbolic meaning connected to the city.
Discover Venice, as the locals once did, wandering through the canals and admiring architectural masterpieces, reflected on the water away from the crowded calli.
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to admire some of the most famous and beautiful places in Venice seen from the water, a view that only the gondola can offer. And get ready for the last part of the tour, because it will be the moment when the gondola will pass through the Grand Canal, revealing a breathtaking view of the most beautiful canal in Venice and the Basilica della Salute.
Note that this is a shared gondola with other passengers (up to a maximum of 5 people per gondola).
This is followed by a guided tour of one of the most famous and beautiful cathedrals in the world: the Basilica of San Marco.
It is the place where eastern and western architecture merge, with magnificent internal and external elements, fruit of the history they testify and represent.
Here you can learn about the millenary history of Venice, of San Marco and how his remains have found eternal rest there.
A tour not only to see Venice but also to experience the city through its history and glorious past. Surrounded by the Basilica's beautiful golden mosaics and marble inlays, your guide will take you through the history and peculiarities of this unique masterpiece of Byzantine art. Among the beauties inside the Basilica, you will have the opportunity to admire the Pala d'Oro, a fine example of Byzantine art with gems and precious stones.
(Morning or afternoon) Inside Venice
This tour will take you to the heart of Venice, visiting the famous city of water from two unique perspectives: first through a walking tour, which will take us among some of the most beautiful and hidden places that surround Piazza San Marco. Then, through a gondola ride that will make us wonder in front of the games of reflections and majestic facades that dot the canals. A unique way to discover Venice away from the crowded alleys and admire it from the water
The tour
Immerse yourself in the Venetian past by entering the imposing Palazzo Ducale and you will visit the halls of power, immersing yourself in the European Middle Ages, among stuccoed rooms and hundreds of artistic masterpieces. In the first part, together with the guide, you will enter the Doge's Palace and visit the halls of power, immersing yourself in the European Middle Ages, among stuccoed rooms and hundreds of artistic masterpieces.
In the second part you will discover the Golden Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world, a true masterpiece of Byzantine art! You will be able to make a complete visit of the Basilica, the only one of its kind in Italy thanks to the marvelous gold mosaics and the marble inlays of the floors. You will be able to listen, seated, to our guide telling you the story of this masterpiece that was once the private chapel of the Doges of Venice.
Excursion for the second day:
Full day tour to the islands: Murano, Burano, Torcello
Take the opportunity to explore the most famous Venetian islands on a full-day tour with the comfort of a speedboat transfer. Visit the island of Murano and learn about glassmaking techniques during a glass blowing demonstration. Feel free to stroll around the island and discover the alleys and the imposing Basilica dei Santi Maria e Donato. Let yourself be fascinated by the colorful houses of Burano and, last but not least, immerse yourself in the oldest settlement on the Venice Lagoon: the island of Torcello.
The tour
Spend 6 hours discovering the most fascinating and famous islands of the Venice Lagoon.
During this full day excursion you will be amazed by the beautiful surroundings of Venice and learn more about Venetian life and traditions. Begin your journey in a comfortable motorboat departing from the San Marco area and head to your first stop (approximately 1.5 hours stop): the island of Murano. Take the opportunity to visit a glass factory and learn how glass masters create their masterpieces during a glass blowing demonstration. Take your time to explore the island: don't miss the impressive Basilica dei Santi Maria e Donato, one of the oldest churches in the Venetian lagoon originally built in the 7th century.
Return to the motorboat to head to the second stop (about 2 hours of rest), the island of Burano where you can immerse yourself in its colorful houses. According to a local legend, Burano acquired its rainbow appearance thanks to the fishermen who lived there, who used to paint their houses in bright and light colors so that they could find their way home on their return from the sea. The island is also internationally known for its beautiful handcrafted lace.
Return to the motorboat and reach the last stop, Torcello (approximately 1 hour stop). Torcello was the first settlement in the Venice Lagoon, its history dates back to 452. Do not miss the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, founded in 639. Take a selfie with Attila's throne in the background, an ancient stone seat where they probably sat the magistrates or go up to the bell tower and enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the lagoon and Venice. Return to the speedboat and return to Venice.
In the afternoon / evening private transfer by water taxi from Venice city center to reach the Venice airport. End of services.
Quotation on request
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