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Day 1
Arrive Venice
Day 1
Arrive Venice
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Arrival in Venice Airport and Transfer by Water Bus or Taxi
There are two main airports in Venice. You will likely arrive at the main airport of Venice Marco Polo which is located 5 miles (8km) across the water from Venice. The water bus (i.e. the "vaparetto") picks up directly at the airport and delivers you to Venice. You'll find the docks just by following the signs and you can purchase a water bus ticket at the airport for 15 EUR. You can also book a private, and very expensive, water taxi directly to your hotel, or take a land taxi to Piazzale Roma near the Venice main train station. From there you can walk or catch a water bus to your hotel. Uber is not available in Venice. If you are arriving at the more distant Treviso Airport, you will need to take a shuttle bus or an expensive taxi (100 EUR) to Venice. The ATVO bus delivers you to the Piazzale Roma on Venice in 70 minutes. The Barzi Bus Service takes you to the Tronchetto docks in 40 minutes, but from there you must take a water taxi or water bus. Both cost 12 EUR.
Day 1
Arrive Venice
Day 1
Arrive Venice
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Transfer from Airport
Mid-Day to Late Afternoon:
St Mark's Square
Late Afternoon:
The Grand Canal
Day 2
Venice
Day 2
Venice
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
'First Walk' Guided Tour in Venice
If you are a first-time visitor to Venice, the best approach is an introductory tour. This 3-hour private guided walking excursion begins with a selection of the “must sees,” including St. Mark's Square, the former political center of the Venetian Republic, with its many famous buildings: the Doges' Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, the Marciana Library, the Bell Tower, and the Clock Tower. You'll end your tour in the Rialto neighborhood next to the famous Rialto Bridge.
Day 2
Venice
Day 3
Venice
Day 3
Venice
Morning to Afternoon
Visit to the Islands of Murano & Burano
Explore the intricacies of two famed Italian handicrafts with a day trip from Venice to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano. Stop by a glass factory or two and watch a live demonstration of glass artisans at work on the island of Murano, before hopping over to Burano, known for its brightly colored buildings and lace making, a tradition that dates back to the 16th Century. Both quiet islands offer a peaceful retreat from the often tourist filled squares of Venice's mainland. You can easily reach them by taking a guided tour or simply by catching the Vaporetto. It only takes about ten minutes to reach Murano from the F.te Nove stop, and another 30 minutes to reach Burano. Once arrived you will surely enjoy the laid-back island havens, both with their own Grand Canals, colorful buildings and a host of fascinating workshops, showrooms, and picturesque sidewalk cafes.
Day 3
Venice
Day 4
Venice
Day 4
Venice
Early Morning to Afternoon
Trip to Verona
Fair Verona, located just to the east of Lake Garda, is renowned for its beauty, its numerous buildings of immense artistic and historic value, and, of course, for its legendary story of Romeo and Juliet. There is more to Verona than just the Shakespearean tale, however. It is also home to one of the best preserved first-century amphitheaters in the world, as well as to a bustling historical center full of markets, boutique shops, and some fantastic eateries in which a stop for a taste of the regional wine is a must. Verona is an easy trip, as the fastest trains reach Verona in less than 75 minutes, and the historical heart of the city is only 1.2 miles (2 km) from the train station. There is a bus that connects the station to the central square, Piazza Brà. Verona's Old Town is surrounded by the River Adige on three sides, and many of its key attractions are located within a tightly-bound area of pedestrian-only streets. This makes exploring the city on foot very easy, which is a good thing since there is no public transport in the historical center.
Day 4
Venice
Day 5
Depart Venice
Day 5
Depart Venice
Morning/Mid-Day
Discover Venice's Naval Heritage in the Arsenale & Castello District
The Venetian navy once ruled the waves in the Adriatic Sea. You can find out more about the Venetian navy's rich and colorful history at the Naval History Museum beside the great naval dockyards at the Arsenale. These mammoth shipyards constructed the Venetian Republic's fleet, which at one time was unrivaled in tonnage, fire-power, and efficiency. Its payroll numbered 16,000, and in the 16th-century wars against the Ottomans a new galley left its yards every morning for 100 days. This helped to secure victory in the decisive Battle of Lepanto, which was the last great sea conflict fought by galleys and which proved crucial to stopping the Turkish advance into Europe. The rest of the Castello District has some wonderful gems hidden away in its back alleys and canals. It is one of the least visited parts of the city, meaning it is a great place to head if you want to avoid the crowds. It even has Venice's first public park (Giardini Pubblici), which was created by order of Napoleon. Four convents were razed to make room for it, but now it is a favorite spot for locals. It is also the venue of the famous Biennale Arts Festival venue. Established in 1895, the Biennale has an attendance today of over 500,000 visitors at the Art Exhibition.
Day 5
Depart Venice
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