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Copyright 2015 Adventure On, LLC Adventure On Italy Travel Itineraries 7 Days in Venice Plan your trip of a lifetime like one of our expert guides.
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Adventure On Italy Travel Itineraries
7 Days in Venice
Plan your trip of a lifetime like one of our expert guides.
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Disclaimer:
Feel free to share this itinerary, but please respect the author and do not make any changes. This is just a guideline and our opinion for what to see and how much to see in a specific time frame. There will be occasions when your plans will need to change or be different than what is outlined. Adventure On, LLC is not responsible for planning or what happens in Italy. Some sights are not open on certain days, so be sure to check before you go. Transportation and sights can be closed unexpectedly for renovations, strikes and other random events that are also not the responsibility of Adventure On, LLC. The planning and in country experience is up to you.
How to use this Itinerary:
This itinerary reflects our expert guides’ style of touring. Visiting the sites, but leaving time to get lost, reflect on the history and art, people watch and enjoy the culture of the city around you. Not for people who want to rush around and see everything in a short amount of time, and never really enjoy anything. Having time to wander without a plan is the best way to find some new places and have a unique experience. At the end of the itinerary you will find some additional suggested sights for flex days and relaxed afternoons. Flex days and afternoons are times we leave for you to add in sights that are more unique to what you want to see. This way you can visit a specific history museum, a garden or a gallery that not everyone wants to visit or leave it unstructured. You can change around, add on, or eliminate anything you want. For example: -See the cities in different order -Change the days to a different order -Stay longer or shorter in each city Some things to remember when planning: -Not all sights are open every day -You may need to book your sights and attractions in advance -You don’t need to structure every minute of your time -Your schedule can and will have unforeseen changes at any time, be flexible -Lines can be very long in the high season so plan accordingly -Have fun and enjoy
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About the City
Venice: Venice is the city of islands, and wonderland for adults. With hundreds of islands, canals and bridges, there’s always something awe-inspiring to see. Bridges, architecture, museums, galleries, and boats of all kinds make this a great place for just about anyone. During the day people flock in from the mainland and the cruise ships, but in the evening everyone goes back where they came from and leave you in a peaceful, little city with the remaining locals and few tourists staying on the island.
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7 Days in Venice Itinerary
Day 1: Arriving in Italy You will most likely be tired this day so rest a little if you need, and don’t push yourself to see too much. Today is a great day to just get acquainted with the floating city of Venice. Walk around and visit the Rialto Bridge overlooking the Grand Canal. Day 2: St. Marks Basilica
Start your morning in St. Marks Square where you can visit the Correr Museum, Doges Palace, Campanile and of course the Basilica. Enjoy the gorgeous views and ambiance as you eat lunch. After lunch you have time to relax and enjoy the rest of the area. Choose today, day 3 or day 6 to go on a beautiful and romantic gondola ride. It may seem cliché, but there is no better way (or perspective) to see this incredible sinking city.
Day 3: Galleries and Museums
This morning you will head to some more beautiful locations. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection, The Accadamia as well as Ca’ Rezzonico are on the list today. You should make reservations in advance during the peak season.
Day 4: Day Trip to Lake Garda or Verona
Venture out of Venice for a wonderful day trip to Lake Garda or Verona (or Both). Lake Garda is a picturesque area with cute towns easy to visit for the day. Verona is great to enjoy some different scenery, enjoy a stadium like the colosseum and even visit the very place where Romeo and Juliet took place (not really, but they have been able to monetize the story).
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Day 5: The Islands of the Lagoon Boat Trip
No trip to Venice would be complete without touring the islands in the lagoon. Start by jumping on the vaporetto (water bus) to the glass-blowing Island of Murano (after a quick stop at the cemetery… it’s an Island too!). Then continue on to the Lace Island of Burano. From Burano take another 5 minute boat ride to the Island of Torcello before heading back to Venice. After our Lagoon tour we are free to roam the island.
Day 6: Church Day
Via walking, vaporetto and traghetto, tour around the islands of Venice visiting some of the most beautiful churches. Included highlights are, Santa Maria Della Salute, Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and San Giorgio Maggiore. This won’t take your entire day, so add other churches or sites you’d like to see for the remainder of day, or relax in a coffee shop for the afternoon.
Day 7: Depart Italy Pack your bags and head to the airport or to another location in Italy, Europe, or the World. If continuing on in Italy we have more itineraries to help you plan. Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast and Sorrento, or even Sicily!
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Additional sites to see: Venice:
• Correr Museum -‐ Venetian History and Art (part of your museum pass)
• Scuola di San Rocco -‐ Tintoretto's Sistine Chapel
• Ca' Rezzonico -‐ A Grand Canal Palace (palazzo) with 18th century Venetian art
• Punta della Dogana -‐ Museum of contemporary art
• Ca' Pesaro Internation Gallery of Modern Art -‐ Another canal side palace
• Scuola Dalmatat di San Giorgio -‐ Exquisite Renaissance meeting house
• Church of San Zaccaria -‐ St. Zachariah's resting place, a Bellini alterpiece, a crypt
• Church of San Polo -‐ Has works by Tintoretto, Veronese and Tiepolo
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More Information Looking for more locations? We have itineraries for:
• Rome • Venice • Sorrento, Amalfi Coast and Islands • Florence, Cinque Terre and Tuscany • Sicily – Coming Soon • Milan and Lake Como – Coming Soon
If you would like more information or more itineraries please contact us at [email protected] You can also find additional information on our website www.adventureontravel.com About Adventure On, LLC We offer world class, boutique, guided tours to Italy for people who don’t want to or don’t have time to plan their own trip, but still want to have some freedom in their traveling and fully experience the amazing Italian culture and historic sites. This experience is provided by keeping our tour group size half the size, or smaller, than other “small group” tour companies and using mostly local, family run restaurants and accommodations that are close to the heart of the city. Unlike most boutique and specialty tours we provide almost all meals, more activities, optimal free time, and no getting on and off large tour buses to maximize the value for your money. Additionally, because of our intimate travel style we can easily immerse you into the culture of the cities we stay in. As a result, we are able to navigate the towns and cities like the locals, by foot, or on buses, trains and subways. While on our tours, you will truly experience what it’s like to “live” in Italy during the time you are there. Buon Viaggio! Kerri Wood Tour Director Adventure On, LLC
