Day 1 Arrival in Venice

• Arrive in Venice and make your way to the hotel.
• After check-in, spend the remainder of the day exploring independently. Wander beside the canals, visit a neighborhood bacaro for Venetian snacks and a Spritz, or simply enjoy the atmosphere of the city’s charming lanes and squares.
• Overnight stay in Venice.

Day 2 Guided Venice Walking Tour

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Meet your English-speaking guide and begin a walking tour showcasing Venice’s famous monuments, local neighborhoods, and quieter corners.
• Start in Cannaregio, a characterful district known for historic houses, artisan workshops, small bridges, and peaceful waterways. Continue toward the Grand Canal and cross the renowned Rialto Bridge. Nearby, discover the lively Rialto Market area, where Venetians have traded food and local produce for centuries.
• Walk through the city’s winding lanes and pass the site traditionally associated with Marco Polo. Continue to Campo San Bartolomeo, a popular meeting place surrounded by cafés and historic buildings.

The tour also includes views of:

• Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, an impressive Gothic church linked to many important figures in Venetian history
• Scuola Grande di San Rocco, celebrated for its remarkable collection of paintings by Tintoretto
• St. Mark’s Square, Venice’s grand ceremonial center
• St. Mark’s Basilica, with an interior visit to admire its domes, mosaics, and Byzantine details
• Doge’s Palace from the exterior, once the center of political power in the Venetian Republic
• St. Mark’s Clock Tower, distinguished by its ornate astronomical clock

The afternoon is free for personal activities. You may choose an optional gondola ride, browse boutiques and workshops, visit another museum, or enjoy coffee beside one of Venice’s picturesque squares.

Overnight stay in Venice.

Day 3 Departure

• Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out.
• Depending on your departure time, enjoy a final walk, shop for souvenirs, or stop for one last Venetian espresso.
• An airport water taxi or private transfer to another destination can be arranged upon request at an additional cost.