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Independent Package Includes
- Round trip flights NYC - Venice
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices.
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 4 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
- Breakfast daily
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment.
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Gondola Serenade
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Day #3 |
02 May 2008 - 24 Dec 2008 $63
26 Dec 2008 - 31 Dec 2008 $63
02 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009 $63
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This evening, enjoy a relaxing gondola ride with music along the famous Grand Canal, and experience a piece of Venetian history (the Gondola holds a maximum of six passengers. Please note that this is not a private gondola ride)
Departs at 7:30 p.m. (Apr 1-Oct 31) and 3:30 p.m. (Nov 1-Mar 31). Pick up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Santa Maria del Giglio gondola pier. Drop off at Santa Maria del Giglio gondola pier.
Tour does not operate on: May 1 (Labor Day), Dec 25 (Christmas), Jan 1 (New Year's Day).
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Walking Tour of Venice 9:15 AM
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Day #3 |
02 May 2008 - 24 Dec 2008 $55
26 Dec 2008 - 31 Dec 2008 $55
02 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009 $55
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This morning's tour begins with an orientation of St. Mark's Square, considered the historical heart of the city, and continues to visit the Golden Basilica of San Marco* with its mysterious interior, lavish mosaics, and decorations of Occidental and Oriental design. Proceed to the 14th century Doge's Palace, whose facade comprises a massive Gothic gate on the Piazzetta side, known as the Porta Della Carta. Continue to the rear of the palace to view the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with an optional visit to a glass blowing factory on Murano Island.
*For security reasons, bags are not allowed inside the Basilica. A free-of-charge holding station is available. Due to Mass, San Marco Basilica is closed for visitations on Sundays, and during any religious ceremonies and holy feast days. In this case, visits will exclude interior views of the church. Likewise, Doge's Palace is closed on Dec 25, Jan 1, and May 1.
Departs daily at 9:15 a.m. from the Tourist Information Office in St. Mark's Square, located across from the Basilica. Drop off at Tourist Information Office in St. Mark's Square, located across from the Basilica.
Tour does not operate on: May 1 (Labor Day), Dec 25 (Christmas), Jan 1 (New Year's Day).
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Grand Canal Tour
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Day #4 |
02 May 2008 - 24 Dec 2008 $47
26 Dec 2008 - 31 Dec 2008 $47
02 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009 $47
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Today, travel by private boat to experience the beauty and charm of the Grand Canal, the city's most prized attraction. Admire the famous bridges and magnificent palaces built by the noble patrician families more than 500 years ago as you cruise along the floating corridors. Relax and soak in the true spirit of Venice, and see for yourself why the French Ambassador of Charles VIII once proclaimed the Grand Canal "the most beautiful street of the world."
Departs at 4:30 p.m. (Apr 1-Oct 31) and 11:30 a.m. (Nov 1-Mar 31) from Alilaguna Pier (In front of the entrance to the Royal Gardens of St. Mark's). Drop off at Alilaguna Pier.
Tour does not operate on: May 1 (Labor Day), Dec 25 (Christmas), Jan 1 (New Year's Day).
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Excursion to the Islands of Venice Lagoon
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Day #5 |
02 May 2008 - 24 Dec 2008 $31
26 Dec 2008 - 31 Dec 2008 $31
02 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009 $31
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Depart by boat from Alilaguna Pier to the charming island of Murano. Built on a series of small islands connected by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon, Murano is known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Enjoy a visit inside one of the island's glass blowing factories to witness first-hand the methods of this fascinating art. Continue to Burano, the most scenic island of the Lagoon, famous for its colorful houses and central church with leaning campanile. Visit Baldassarre Galuppi Street, the island's main avenue, filled with tiny shops that sell famous handmade lace. Continue to the island of Torcello to visit the church of Santa Fosca. Here you will see the church's unique portico in the form of a Greek cross, and the Byzantine Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.
Departs daily at 2:30 p.m. (Apr 1-Oct 31) and 2:00 p.m. (Nov 1-March 31). Tour departs from Alilaguna Pier (In front of the entrance to the Royal Gardens of St. Mark's). Drop off at Alilaguna Pier.
Tour does not operate on: May 1 (Labor Day), Dec 25 (Christmas), Jan 1 (New Year's Day).
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment.
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We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change.
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Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333.
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