VENICE

The unique charm of Venice and the emotion to live in a lagoon

Day 1

Arrival at “Venice Marco Polo” airport.

Meet&Greet by our professional tour leader who will assist the guests also during transfer to

the chosen hotel in Venice city centre.

The distance between the airport and the pier of the water taxi is really short (around 5

minutes walking) and guests can have a pleasant walk led by our professional tour leader

through this path which is even covered in case of bad weather.

Reach the hotel and check-in.

Short sightseeing : first introduction to destination

Classic promenade with a gourmet break in a historical café

Guided walking visit of the historical centre: San Marco square, Doge Palace, San Marco

Cathedral, Sights bridge and a short stroll through the inner narrow streets.

Special welcome

aperitif at Caffè

Florian on the

stunning San Marco

square.

The Caffè Florian

may rightfully claim

to be one of the

city’s symbols.

In the evening (before Dinner) Private visit of St. Mark Cathedral (after the closing time)

St. Mark’s Basilica by night By special agreement with the Patriarch

of Venice, we can arrange a private

evening visit of St. Mark's Basilica which

is one of the most exclusive and unique

experience in Venice.

Typical Venetian dinner - Restaurant Venice city centre

Situated in the heart of Venice, five minutes from Saint Mark's square and equally near the

Rialto Bridge and the famous Theatre. Tis restaurant has elegant, spacious and airy rooms

with original art nouveau furniture and coloured glass of Murano and also vaunts a large

covered terrace, dominated by a splendid glass fountain made by a famous Murano

glasswork. This area faces the BACINO ORSEOLO, a widening of the canal built in 1869 as

landing stage for the gondolas which set out, by day and by night, for fascinating

serenades on the Canal Grande.

Capacity:

Max 160 pax inside room

Max 120 pax terrace covered, closed and heated

The 2 areas are connected with large windows, so that it seems like an unique space.

Day 2

OPTION 1

Lagoon cruise: Murano, Burano, Torcello – half day excursion

This is a plunge into the lagoon to discover the history, art

craft and nature of this enchanting town. The cruise can be

done by elegant motor launches or motorboats, or by a

Galleon, for those who want to add a special touch.

Cruising the enchanting, romantic channels we’ll reach the

isles of Burano, Torcello and Murano, small romantic isles of

fishermen and artisans.

Once arrived in the island a guide will bring the Guest to

discover the beauty of this enchanting places, with a stop in

a glass factory.

If the cruise is by Galleon we suggest a buffet lunch inside and a party with dancers and

masked people.

Galleon Serenissima

From the lagoon appear the mysterious

Galleon…..the captain and his crew invite you

to join an intriguing adventure in the

worldwide famous lagoon. As soon as we

depart the cannon shot is the sign we are

moving….and the music is spreading softly all

around…while the crew open the barrels and

serve the welcome aperitif…..!!!

We have 2 galleons: each one can haost up to 130 pax . Both are heated.

OPTION 2

Artisan Tour

Possibility to experience the typical Venetian artisan tour, including one, some or all the

options listed below:

1. Mask decoration experience

The Guests will have a stop in a workshop for a Mask course

or just demonstration held by Mr. Mario, who is a well known

painter. Mr. Mario provides for explanations and painting

material to the participants, who can paint by themselves

the traditional masks used during the Carnival. Then they put

the stings and….the souvenir is ready.

The mask painted by the Guests will be a nice memory of

this enchanting experience.

We have selected a strict number of artisans that are able to

host the participants in their workshops or special places in

case of big number.

The course can last 2 hours or more and in case of very big

groups we suggest to do 2 turns in half day.

Usually they can host up to 25/30 people each workshop.

2. Historical Carnival Costumes and Masks

Famous in Venice for the dedicated historical research

of Venetian tradition, this is for sure the Carnival

costumes and Venetian Masks atelier that we highly

recommend.

This atelier is the real unique treasure in the deep heart

of old Venice, the exact place where you can discover

the magic of the golden years of Serenissima.

3. Glassblowing in Murano

Possibility to visit one of the best glass factory

with a demonstration of glassblowing

process (guests cannot do this, as the

activity is too dangerous because the glass

is incandescent but also because the

blowing method needs to be perfectly

learnt to avoid to be injured.)

At the end an aperitif will be served in the

garden of the factory.

Dining at Casinò

One of the most beautiful casino of all over the

world, located on the Canal Grande, is the biggest

Venetian Renaissance Palace.

The mezzanine floor of the palace hosted Richard

Wagner, who worked there at his “Parsifal” until his

death.

The group will have the gala dinner at the second

floor and then will have the possibility to challenge

the fortune.

The piano nobile (first floor) of Ca’ Vendramin

Calergi is the perfect setting for private functions,

cultural activities and receptions.

The elegant building, a majestic presence on the

Grand Canal, hosts the game rooms for Venice

Municipality's Casinò on its second floor.

Day 3 – Wednesday

Excursions : optional programme (culture - active)

Gondola tour

A half an hour tour along the romantic canals, with the possibility to reach also Canal

Grande or Sigh bridge.

Possibility also to have a music entertainment with a group of gondolieri singers.

Particularly emotional is doing it at sunset.

Optional special gifts can be given on board

of gondolas:

red rose with long stem

romantic red flower bouquet

prosecco & flutes

champagne & flutes

Venetian small masks in papier-

mâché decorated with golden

leave

glass pendant made in Murano

La Fenice Theatre and the music itinerary

Possibility to visit La Fenice in exclusive,

to have a private small concert and a

final aperitif in one prestigious room of

the theatre.

Cooking Class in a private Venetian house

The highlight of this activity is

being hosted in a private

venetian house by two very

kind ladies that literally give the

feeling of “being at home”.

Francesca and Alessandra will

take personally care of our

guests accompanying them first

to the Rialto Market and then

opening the doors of their

house for a unique gourmet

experience…A particular

attention is also dedicated to

wines selection being

Alessandra and Francesca

qualified sommelier.

Min. guaranteed 4 pax. – max

suggested n°: 12 pax. In case of

more participants the program will be scheduled accordingly. In order to provide a better

service it is suggest to provide in advance the following information: 1) eventual dietary

requirements; 2) eventual religious food requirements; 3) if some of the guests already

have specific cooking abilities.

Dining in a historical restaurant Built in 1200, this

building housed the

seat of a

blacksmith's forge

where the horses of

the ducal stables

were shoed.

The salons and the

garden were to be

immortalised in the

unforgettable film

Summertime, starring

Katherine Hepburn.

Day 4

Secret Itineraries of the Doge’s Palace

(Bridge of sighs, Casanova and other secret wonders)

By a specialized guide guests are taken

round parts of the Doge's Palace that are

usually off limits and get to learn lots of

wonderful facts about secret passages, the

palace, Casanova and the power that was

Venice. A real joy for all ages.

The view from the Bridge of Sighs was the last

view of Venice that convicts saw before their

imprisonment. The bridge name, given by

Lord Byron in the 19th century, comes from

the suggestion that prisoners would sigh at

their final view of beautiful Venice out the

window before being taken down to their

cells. In reality, the days of inquisitions and summary executions were over by the time the

bridge was built, and the cells under the palace roof were occupied mostly by small-time

criminals.

A local legend says that lovers will be

assured eternal love if they kiss on a

gondola at sunset under the bridge. This

legend played a key part in the 1979

movie a little Romance.

(about 60 minutes)

From the morning to 1 hour before

darkness (closing time).

Availability always to be checked.

Minimum 2 people, max 25 pax per time.

Gala dinner : Venetian Baroque Water Parade on the gondolas in costume all along the Grand Canal ending at Palace

(beautiful Venetian palace from our selection).

Amongst the most famous and exclusive events in the world, the “Ballo del Doge”

(Masked Ball) is considered by the international press as the highest expression of the

Venetian Baroque.

Gondola tour by the sunset to reach Palazzo

A half an hour tour along the romantic canals, with

the possibility to reach also Canal Grande or Sigh

bridge.

Possibility also to have a music entertainment with a

group of gondolieri singers.

Particularly emotional is doing it at sunset.

The Palace

It was erected in the second half of the XV Century at one of the most attractive points

along the "Canal Grande" close to the Bridge of Rialto.

The Doge’s Ball

Amongst the most famous and exclusive events in the world, the Ballo del Doge masked

Ball is considered by the international press as the highest expression of the Venetian

Baroque.

In collaboration with directors, set designers, artists and famed chefs, the dinner and

incredible entertainment are an experience for each of the senses, an event which

everyone should attend at least once in a lifetime.

The masked ball can organised in various ways:

1) formal with gorgeous costumes, welcome aperif with string quartet or harpists and

Flute, followed by a masked ball - minuets, rondo, quadrilles, waltzes leaded by the

Dance Master - with Rondò veneziano.

2) Informal with fancy costumes, possibility to take part to Minuetto dance lesson, music

lesson on serenades, painters for paint the faces of the guests, followed by a more

modern band for dancing.

3) Based on Casanova and the most famous Italian masked balls.

Day 5

Late breakfast.

Check-out.