2025

VENICE

THE EXPERIENCE

Venice is magic. Venice is beautiful. Venice is a floating miracle. It is divided into 6 neighborhoods or “sestieri” and rests on 118 islands separated by 150 canals.

Emerging in the 9th century as the first real financial center, Venice has been a wealthy city throughout most of history. It was a maritime power through conflicts and challenges such as the Black Death. Eventually, Venice suffered a decline in the 18th century then saw a resurgence in tourism in the 19th century. Venice has always had many monikers such as La Serenissima, The Floating City and The Queen of the Adriatic.

The lagoon and the historic parts of the city became a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1987. Venice is one of the most unique and storied cities in the world.

Famous Venetians:  Marco Polo, Tintoretto, Antonio Vivaldi, Casanova and Canaletto to name a few.

ITINERARY DETAILS

March 23-28, 2025 (SOLD OUT)

April 1-6, 2025 (SOLD OUT)

2026 Dates (COMING SOON)

  • Spotlight on the arts: visit the famed glass artisans along with studio stops to see the creative genius of Fortuny, the Pinault Collection, Fenice Theater and of course Peggy Guggenheim’s famous collection.  See Veronese, Titian and Tintoretto in all their glory. 

  • Soak up the watery magic of Venice with gondola and water taxi rides and a trip through the lagoon and its unique ecosystem

  • See the storied sites in a different way: special visits to the Rialto bridge and a tour of the basilica of San Marco by candlelight 

  • Experience a seafood lover’s dream! The cuisine of Venice is focused heavily on seafood, and we will sample the best!  Most menus do offer alternatives, however.  

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*Please note, the final itinerary will be sent 60 days prior to our departure.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 5 night single occupancy in a charming palazzo 

  • Select dinners and lunches. 

  • All experiences, guides and entry fees

  • All transportation as pertains to itinerary in Venice

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Airfare to and from Venice 

  • Transportation to and from Hotel

  • Required trip Insurance 

  • Personal expenses i.e. hotel laundry, bar, extra nights

Optional 3-Day Add on to the Veneto

Villa la Malcontenta, The Veneto, Italy

If you can’t get enough of the Veneto (and who can?), consider joining our 3 day extension - available at the end of each Venice Journey. Visit the charming hill town of Asolo where we will stay at the storied Villa Cipriani.  Spend the days exploring beautiful palladian villas and the nearby towns of Bassano del Grappa and Vicenza. This area boasts the most amazing examples of Andrea Palladio's famed architecture and is a must-see for lovers of architecture and design. Additionally we will enjoy regional wineries and the "Prosecco Road.”  

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 3 night stay at the famous Villa Cipriani 5 star hotel in Asolo

  • Single occupancy rooms

  • All lunches and dinners

  • Transportation as it applies to the itinerary, as well as to Asolo and back to Venice

  • Museum entries and expert guides, tastings and fees

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Please note that you may need an additional night in Venice if your return home is an early flight. That night is not included.

  • Additional expenditures at hotel, i.e, bar, laundry, extra meals outside of programmed meals

*Please note, the final itinerary will be sent 60 days prior to our departure.

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