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Explore the floating city and lose yourself in the unique atmosphere of this magical place. The full day excursion lets you discover Venice at your own pace by boat and on foot.

HIGHLIGHTS:

*Drift down the Canale Grande
*Explore St Mark´s Basilica
*Be seduced by the carnival culture of Venice

Journey through Austria and down through Northern Italy to reach the Venice lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987. You cannot fail to be enchanted by this collection of 118 small islands and 400 bridges that form the floating city. Our full day excursion gives you the opportunity to explore the waterways by boat but also to enjoy the pedestrianized centre as well.

Take in all the key sights such as the Bridge of Sighs, the Rialto Bridge, Venice´s oldest and most important meeting place. Pass a little time in the Piazzo San Marco, renowned not only for its stunning architecture but also the thousands of pigeons that flock to this central square. Make sure to stop in St Mark´s Basilica to admire the thousand year old church with its impressive Italo-Byzantine design.

Visiting during Carnival season will ensure that street artist, musicians and entertainers are on every corner and however you spend your day you cannot fail to be captivated by this magical city with its romantic charm.

Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel pick-up.
Duration: 14 hours.
Start/opening time: To be locally arranged with the supplier between 9am and 1pm.
Languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, Russian and German.