Venetian Treasures

The gems of Venice and its famous Carnival

Included in tour package

<ul>
	<li>Saint Mark&rsquo;s Basilica</li>
	<li>Island of Murano</li>
	<li>Food tour of little-known neighborhoods in Venice</li>
	<li>Padua</li>
</ul>

A short boat ride will take us to the island of Murano. The largest island in the lagoon, Murano is famous all over the world for its unique glass. We&rsquo;ll visit a glassblowing studio to see how it&rsquo;s done. Take advantage of some free time afterwards to explore the island on your own. Murano is also known for its lovely churches and several remarkable palazzetto.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Island of Murano

Transfer by coach from Chioggia to Padua. Best known in Christianity as the Saint Antoine of Padua city, it is also famous for its art. Giotto (1267-1337, painter, sculptor and Italian architect) gifted the city of Padua some of his masterpieces, enriching the artistic scenery of the city. We&#39;ll start off with a guided tour of the city by coach before visiting the basilica which holds the vault of Saint Antoine. You&#39;ll be able to admire Donatello&#39;s bronze statue from the 15th century in the square before the basilica. This art piece was a major influence on sculptors of the Italian Renaissance. A guided tour on foot will take you to the Piazza delle Erbe and the Piazza dei Frutti which holds a fresh produce market every day. You&#39;ll then see the Palazzo della Ragione (exteriors only) and the Torre dell&#39;Orologio with its astronomical clock dating back to 1344. You&#39;ll enjoy some free time to discover this charming city on your own. We&#39;ll be back on board in Venice.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>Commentaries inside the Saint Antoine church are forbidden so they would be given before getting in.</li>
	<li>Please dress appropriately to visit the Saint Antoine church.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
</ul>

Guided tour of Padua

Saint Mark&rsquo;s Basilica is considered a Byzantine masterpiece, and for that reason, it is one of the most important churches in the city. Construction began in 1063 as a Byzantine-style edifice, which over the centuries was accented with Gothic arches and mosaics. Having seen it throughout the decades as a backdrop to scenes in movies, visitors flock from all over the world just to stand in the spectacular square.&nbsp;

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Saint Mark&rsquo;s Basilica

Venetian cuisine is brimming with variety and delicacies. It incorporates the diverse backgrounds of the Venetian population to propose the best the sea and land have to offer in the region. The Rialto Market (closed on Sunday) in the San Polo District is the natural starting point for this tour. We&rsquo;ll stroll among the vegetable and fruit stands and witness the fishmongers in action. After, we&rsquo;ll leave the hustle and bustle of the crowds behind us and head over to the laid-back Cannaregio District to poke around at what it has to offer. At the end of the tour, we&rsquo;ll take a seat in a typical osteria to snack on cicchetti, Italian tapas-like morsels.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Food tour of little-known neighborhoods in Venice

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Included in tour package Saint Mark’s Basilica Island of Murano Food tour of little-known neighborhoods in Venice Padua

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