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Venice: A Journey Through Canals and Culture

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16 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating adventure through the enchanting city of Venice. Discover hidden bookshops, majestic bridges, and awe-inspiring basilicas. Immerse yourself in art, history, and the vibrant Venetian atmosphere. Join us on this unforgettable voyage of a lifetime!

Day 1Literary Delights and Architectural Wonders
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$77

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$ 4

Saint Mark's Basilica
Iconic cathedral with a cavernous gilded interior, myriad mosaics & an on-site museum.
No time set
$36
7 - 10 min

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Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Restored 15th-century palace with a spiral staircase, a film location for Orson Welles' Othello.
No time set
$16
9 - 14 min

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Libreria Acqua Alta
Cozy, offbeat bookstore featuring lots of vintage titles along with unique displays & resident cats.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Imposing Gothic-style church completed in 1330s, housing 2 works by Titian along with his tomb.
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
$25
12 - 17 min

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Rialto Bridge
Ornate covered 16th-century stone footbridge crossing the Grand Canal, with shops & restaurants.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Free
Day 2Artistic Marvels and Grandiose Landmarks
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$137

Peggy Guggenheim Collection
18th-century waterside palace with a 20th-century art collection & an interior sculpture garden.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$30
9 - 14 min

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Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
Spectacular domed baroque church with unique octagonal design & sacristy housing 12 works by Titian.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
14 - 21 min

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Teatro La Fenice
Opera, ballet & concerts in a renowned 1,000-seat theater, rebuilt after a fire in 1800s style.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$24
3 - 4 min

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St. Mary of the Lily Venice
Built in 1681, this Roman Catholic church with a Baroque Venetian facade houses sacred paintings.
No time set
$13
9 - 14 min

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Punta della Dogana - Pinault Collection
Art museum, in a triangular former customs house, exhibiting international contemporary artworks.
No time set
$20
11 - 16 min

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Museo Correr
Opulent museum surroundings for Venetian artworks & antiquities dating back to the 13th century.
No time set
$25
Day 3Bridges, Squares, and Secrets of Venice
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$45

Ponte dell'Accademia
Photography is popular at this wood-&-metal bridge over the Grand Canal adorned with padlocks.
8:00 AM - 8:20 AM
$13
8 - 12 min

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St. Mark's Square
Iconic square & gathering place dating back to the 12th century & dominated by St. Mark's Basilica.
8:50 AM - 9:50 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Bridge of Sighs
Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Venetian Arsenal
Byzantine shipyard founded in 1104, today used for cultural events, exhibitions & trade fairs.
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
$20
15 - 22 min

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Giardini della Biennale
Relaxed gardens hosting art exhibitions & featuring national pavilions built by famous architects.
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
$13
Day 4Unveiling the Majesty of Doge's Palace
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$141

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$ 4

Doge's Palace
Ornate Gothic palace buildings hosting exhibitions with duke's rooms, prison & armoury tours.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$64
3 - 4 min

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Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia
Management office for 11 museums across the city, with online ticket sales & info about exhibitions.
No time set
$20
9 - 14 min

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Scuola Grande di San Marco
Old, architecturally notable building, now a medical museum showcasing historical equipment.
No time set
$25
23 - 28 min

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San Giorgio Maggiore
Famous picturesque island known for a historic church & bell tower offering scenic views.
No time set
$12
16 - 24 min

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Palazzo Dario
Venetian Gothic palace with Renaissance elements, as featured in a painting by Claude Monet.
No time set
$20

Budget breakdown: $407 In total

Activities & Food:$400
Transport:$7