Venice
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Port
Trieste (Venice), Italy
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$319
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 11 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Discover the timeless beauty of Venice, one of the world's most captivating cities, on this full-day journey from Trieste. Meet your tour escort and travel by motorcoach through the scenic countryside before arriving at Tronchetto, where a privately chartered boat carries you across the lagoon into the heart of the Floating City.
Upon arrival in Venice, meet your local guide and begin exploring Venice's extraordinary artistic and architectural treasures. Your tour features an inside visit to the magnificent Doge’s Palace, the historic seat of Venetian power and a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. Stroll through its opulent chambers and learn about the city's remarkable maritime history.
Continue to the iconic St. Mark’s Square, where you'll admire the exterior of St. Mark’s Basilica, renowned for its dazzling mosaics, richly decorated marble facades, and striking Byzantine influences. Marvel at the soaring Campanile (Bell Tower) and the ornate Clock Tower, two of Venice's most recognized landmarks.
Following your guided tour, enjoy free time to capture photos in the world-famous square, browse charming boutiques, wander Venice's narrow streets and canals, or purchase lunch at your own expense. Rejoin your guide before returning by private boat to Tronchetto and then by motorcoach to Trieste.
Notes:
Travel from Trieste to Tronchetto/Venice is approximately 2 ½ hours each way. This tour is available only to guests whose cruise does not begin or end in Trieste. Wear comfortable walking shoes.