A masterpiece floating on the Adriatic, Venice tops many a must-visit list. Boarding a private motorboat on the edge of the city, you'll arrive in style at Riva degli Schiavoni, and your guide will lead you to St Mark's Square. Here, you can admire the wonderful St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace next door. Their orient-infused Byzantine Gothic architecture will whet your appetite for more.
And there's no better way to explore Venice than with a romantic gondola trip – an optional 30-minute ride (payable locally) is available just after arrival in St Mark's Square. You'll then have free time for exploring this enchanting city, and perhaps to find somewhere to have lunch. If you fancy something really typical, locals love their cicchetti – Venetian tapas.
In the afternoon, there's an optional one-hour lagoon trip, (payable locally) accompanied by your guide, or the chance to roam around yourself.
Starting point:
Piazzale Aldo Moro, 24, 37011 Bardolino VR, Italy
Upon arrival the coach will park at the Tronchetto coach park and a private motorboat (approx. 20 mins) will take you close to Riva degli Schiavoni.
Your guide will lead you to St Mark's Square, which is one of the most famous sights in Venice, including the Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
Here, you can admire the wonderful St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace next door. Their orient-infused Byzantine Gothic architecture will whet your appetite for more.
You will make your own way to the meeting points