Day 1 Arrival transfers
Group transfer from Venice Apt to Hotel in Venice Including escorts to meet and greet,  Private water taxis (10/12 pax per taxi),  Porterage at Venice Apt (from arrival hall to the water taxis)

Suppl. Separate Luggage transportation from Venice Apt to Hotel
This is the most comfortable way for clients to have their luggage directly in their rooms at the hotel.  In fact luggage will be brought by special barge directly from the airport (arrival hall,  out of customs) to the hotel.  One escort of ours will go with luggage to secure the good quality of the service.  The duration of the luggage transfert is usually a little bit longer than the passengers transfer due to technical reasons and it usually takes about 1,30 hrs.

Day 2 Morning tour

Classic Venice sightseeing tour,   St. Mark’ s Square and the Doge’ s Palace
This visit will last about 2 hours and will include a private English speaking guide (1 guide each 25/30 pax).  This is an introductory sightseeing tour of Venice visiting St. Mark’ s Square,  the Basilica and the Doge’ s Palace;

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Unknown Venice tour I, The Foreign District and the Arsenal area
The promenade will continue and will reach the Arsenal area,  the heart of the powerful of the Serenissima Republic.
Guided tour on foot which will bring you in one of the most charming quarter of Venice where you will discover the various influence of the foreign communities in Venice during the century and you will also discover some of the less known corner of the town where the Venetians are used to live,  out of St. Mark’ s Square.
You will see the Greek quarter with the Church of San Giorgio dei Greci which is the oldest and historically the most important church of the Orthodox Diaspora. It has been for centuries one of the most splendid Orthodox temples in the world  and then the Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni which  took its name by the Dalmatian community which became a corporation in the 1451 with the patronage of saints George, Jerom and Tryphon; protagonists of the cycle of paintings maded by Vittore Carpaccio at the beginning of sixteenth century.

Full day excursion

The Islands of the Lagoon Murano,  Burano,  Torcello
Excursion by private GT boat and English speaking escort/guide,  sailing on the Northern part of  the Lagoon of Venice.  You will visit three of the most charming and romantic islands around Venice.  Murano, where you will had the chance to visit a glass blowing factory and admire a glass masters’ demonstration.  Burano,  which is probably the most unique of the three with its multicoloured houses and famous for its lace school,  where the art of making lace is still teached by the last artisans.  Torcello, the wild and green island, which was used to be the most ancient village of Venice where in 639 the magnificent Byzantine Cathedral has been built and where you will be able to admire its beautifull mosaics.
We can arrange an unforgettable lunch at the famous Locanda Cipriani, the elegant and refined restaurant located on Torcello Island which offers a relaxing atmosphere in the beautiful garden and an excellent selection of local dishes.

Lunch at Locanda Cipriani on Torcello
Island

Evening programme

GALA DINNER  in Venice = our suggestion

Private water taxis transfer to St. Mark’ s Square where you will board gondolas (6 pax per gondola) for a nice tour along the Venetian Canals (duration 40 minutes) before dinner
- cocktail served in St. Mark’ s Square by the Gran Caffè Quadri and then proceed to the first floor of the famous restaurant where we will book one room as exclusive use for the group
- after dinner return by private water taxis to the hotel
RESTAURANT GRAN CAFFE’ QUADRI

Since 1775 the Ristorante Quadri has symbolised the highest standards of the best Venetian traditions. The stunning views onto Piazza San Marco, luxurious furnishings, immaculate service, and cosy but elegant ambience all contribute to making it a unique and exclusive restaurant in Venice.The refined cuisine featuring only fresh products is prepared with such skill by the chefs that the palate is treated to unforgettable delights. The dishes are a blend of classic flavours and natural products; the favourite sweet is gelato al forno (a typical Quadri ice-cream, made of amaretto mousse and almonds, complete with lightly baked meringue).

GRAN CAFFE’ QUADRI

Day 4  Departure

Group transfer from Hotel to Venice Apt 
Including  escorts to meet and greet,  Private water taxis (10/12 pax per taxi),  Porterage at Venice Apt (from water taxis to check-in desk)

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