Go Ahead's eight-day Venice tour provides you with the flexibility of choosing what to see and do during your city stay. The tour begins with some free time on your own on the day of your arrival so that you can get acclimated with the city. The following day, you'll participate in a guided tour of Venice, visiting famous landmarks such as St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Bell Tower and Doge's Palace. On each remaining day of the tour, a Go Ahead tour representative will provide you with options for what to do. On Day 4, you can choose to either view modern and contemporary works of art at the Peggy Guggenheim Museum or take a ferry over to Murano, an island known for its glassblowing. Day 5 has you cruising down Venice's "main street," the Grand Canal, before a visit to the Galleria dell'Academia art gallery, or you can opt to wander the narrow alleyways of the Dorsoduro section of the city. Additional itineraries you can choose from during the remainder of the trip include visiting the Rialto Market for shopping and souvenirs, viewing more Venetian art at Ca' Rezzonico and immersing yourself in the Venetian lifestyle by relaxing at the city's cafes and bars.
As of September 2010, this tour package starts at $1,749 (including airfare), with additional fees for any optional excursion you choose to take. Optional excursions, which range from $65 to $145, include a gondola ride, a visit to the islands of Burano and Torcello, a tour of the city of Verona, or a drive along the Prosecco wine region. This tour also includes six breakfasts and one welcome dinner on the day of your arrival.
Venice City Stay
Go Ahead Tours
1 Education St.
Cambridge, MA 02141
800-590-1170
goaheadtours.com
The five-day Venice Getaway tour offered by Monograms Travel provides you with much leisure time to do what you want during your visit to Venice. A local tour guide is available to you during your entire stay to provide you with all the information you'll need to get the most out of your trip. Upon your arrival to Venice, you'll have the remainder of the day to roam around and wander the winding streets of the city. On Day 3, a guided sightseeing tour will show you the highlights of the city: St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and Doge's Palace, which includes access to the Marciana Library and the Corner Museum. You'll also have the chance to learn more about the art of glassblowing and watch a demonstration of a glassblower at work. Your remaining time in Venice is completely at leisure, before your departure on Day 5.
As of September 2010, prices for this tour package start at $887 excluding airfare and $1,800 with airfare. This trip also includes three buffet breakfasts.
Venice Getaway 2010
Monograms Travel
5301 South Federal Circle
Littleton, CO 80123
866-270-9841
monogramstravel.com
With Gate 1 Travel's 6 Day Venice Vacation package, you are free to do what you want during the entire vacation. Gate 1 does provide optional excursions for you to choose from, but each requires an additional fee, ranging from $29 to $59. The optional excursions include a serenaded gondola ride; a guided walking tour of Venice to visit St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; a private boat tour of the Grand Canal; and a boat ride to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.
While there are no guided tours included on this trip, the tour package does include round-trip airfare, four nights' accommodation and daily breakfasts. As of September 2010, prices for this tour package start at $1,099.
6 Day Venice Vacation
Gate 1 Travel
455 Maryland Drive
Ft. Washington, PA 19034
800-682-3333
gate1travel.com
