Ravenna Mosaics – Private Day Trip from Venice
Your day begins with a comfortable pickup in Venice by my personal driver, who will bring you to the historic city of Ravenna. Upon arrival, I'll be waiting to guide you on an enlightening walking tour of Ravenna's major UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Once a vital center of Late Antique Europe, Ravenna is home to spectacular art and architecture from this significant era. As we meander through the historic center, we'll visit some of its most famous landmarks adorned with early Christian mosaics—still radiant in color and rich in meaning.
You'll have time to enjoy a leisurely lunch in the heart of the city, with dining options tailored to your preferences. After our tour, my driver will return you to Venice.
My credentials:
- Board certified tour guide and tour leader
- Master's in Sacred Art
- Degree in Preservation of Cultural Heritage
- Accredited by the Diocese of Ravenna for the “Art and Faith Itineraries"
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Ravenna Mosaics – Private Day Trip from Venice
What's included in Ravenna Mosaics – Private Day Trip from Venice
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pick-up Point: For easy recognition, my driver will be waiting here with a sign displaying your name. The journey to Ravenna takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is a 6th-century church renowned for its exceptional early Christian mosaics. Built by Theodoric the Great, it features stunning depictions of biblical scenes and saints, blending Roman and Byzantine art styles. The basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte
The Tomb of Dante is the final resting place of the illustrious poet Dante Alighieri, author of The Divine Comedy. Exiled from his native Florence, Dante died in Ravenna in 1321. The tomb is a small neoclassical structure designed by architect Camillo Morigia in 1780.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Monuments entry fees
- Guided tour of some of the most evocative places in the city of Ravenna
- Lunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- In Venice, cars are not permitted, and Piazzale Roma is the only pick-up point. However, if your hotel is located outiside the city of Venice, please inform me after booking so I can notify the driver and arrange a direct pick-up and drop-off.
