Murano & Burano
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Port
Marghera (Venice), Italy
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$69.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
After a short port bus drive from the ship to the Venice Maritime Station, board a motor launch for a transfer to two of the Venetian Lagoon's 40 islands -- Murano and Burano.
In 1291, when furnaces were banned from Venice as a fire precaution, the manufacturers of exquisite glassware were transferred to Murano. Glassware was one of the few Venetian exports, so the secrets of this skillful craft were tightly guarded. Glassmaking was considered a privileged occupation, and glass artisans were allowed to marry into the nobility. Today, the Murano products of blown-glass mirrors, chandeliers, goblets and intricate works of art are renowned worldwide.
Burano is next -- brightly painted houses decorate this small and cheerful fishing village that is best known for its lace making. Admire these beautiful works that require hours of labor, and maybe even purchase some, if you like.is next -- brightly painted houses decorate this small and cheerful fishing village that is best known for its lace making. Admire these beautiful works that require hours of labor, and maybe even purchase some, if you like.
After the guided visit, board the motor launch for your return journey to the Venice Maritime Station. From here, take a port bus transfer back to the ship.