Independent Venice: Power and Beauty

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Discover the timeless beauty, architectural grandeur, world-class cuisine and unparalleled cultural legacy of one of Europe’s most dynamic cities — Venice.
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • An exceptional opportunity to visit St
    • Mark’s Basilica at night, when its beauty can be experienced without crowds
    • Cristina Gregorin, author of “Venice Master Artisans,” gives you a fascinating look at traditional Venetian crafts including Carnival masks
    • Revel in a Vivaldi concert performed on prestigious original instruments by the chamber music ensemble Interpreti Veneziani

What's this trip about?

    Discover the timeless beauty, architectural grandeur, world-class cuisine and unparalleled cultural legacy of one of Europe’s most dynamic cities — Venice.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Independent

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit In Flight

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2 Arrival and Orientation Venice D Hotel Bonvecchiati Activity note: Check-in available from 2:00 PM. Afternoon: 3:45 PM Meet in the conference room for an introduction to the program and orientation to Venice. Your Group Leader will greet everyone and lead in...
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3 Introduction to Venetian History Venice B Hotel Bonvecchiati Breakfast: Hotel dining room. On this program, breakfasts will offer a typical European style breakfast buffet with breads, cheeses, cold-cuts, yogurt, fruit, cereals, juice, milk, coffee, tea and water...
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4 Lecture: The Historical Era of Titian, Vivaldi Concert Venice B Hotel Bonvecchiati Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Lecture: "The Historical Era of Titian." For Venetian painting, the 16th century was the most successful. Titian, Veronese and Jacopo Ti...
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5 Glass and Mosaics, Night Visit of St. Mark's Venice B Hotel Bonvecchiati Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Lecture: "Glassmaking and Mosaics." The art of making glass has never been quite as entrenched in a place as on the Murano islands, which are famo...
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6 Venetian Lagoon Venice B Hotel Bonvecchiati Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Take a full day to discover the Venetian Lagoon on your own. The Group Leader will assist you in planning your time according to your interests. You can visit Murano, the isla...
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7 Velvet Manufacturer Bevilacqua Venice B Hotel Bonvecchiati Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Lecture: "The Fascinating World of Venetian Handcraft." Cristina Gregorin, author of the book "Venice Master Artisans," introduces us to the intriguing world of...
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8 Architecture of Andrea Palladio Venice B,D Hotel Bonvecchiati Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Lecture: "Introduction to the Architecture of Andrea Palladio." The Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio shaped the world that surrounds us today. Some of h...
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9 Departures In Flight B Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Depart for the airport. This concludes our program. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,099
Price per day$233
Last Updated: 6/10/2022

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Meals Included
  • 9 Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 0 Lunches
  • 2 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
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