Oh Venice, “La Serenissima”. Arguably the most visited and iconic canal city anywhere in the world, serenity is not always what you will use to describe it. But like how peace is what you usually find within, you just have to dig a little deeper to unravel Venice’s underlying essence. Go island hopping around Veneto’s charming towns, discover Venetian artisans along its many nooks and crannies, and cruise along for the ride with that quintessential gondola experience. With a customised Venice tour package from Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours, you can almost have it all, both charming and bustling Venice alike.
Ride the tide
Going on a gondola cruising down Venice’s canal ways may be one of the most obvious activities to do in town but there’s no reason not to ride with the tide just because of its popularity. Choose to glide down the Grand Canal and marvel at exquisite palaces and enthralling landmarks, and rub shoulders with gorgeous canal houses lining the narrow alleys, but if you are into crafting your own unique experience, sign up for a night gondola tour. Keep it hush as you ride along the same waterways, but at a gentler pace when the city empties out its day trippers so you can see all its glories and hear of all its legends in a new light, literally.
Not just outliers
The Venetian Lagoon is made up of more than 100 islands and some of its most ravishing outlying towns, where you can get more than just respite from the hustle and bustle of Venice. Among the highlights include the bright popsicle colours of Burano, the elegant charm of glass capital Murano, and the crumbling charm of Torcello, one of the most remote towns in the lagoon. And for one of the best panoramas of Venice itself, you have to get out of central Venice anyway – a boat ride to the tiny island of San Giorgio Maggiore serves up exactly that in one neat package.
A glassy affair
Treasured as a cultural asset for more than seven centuries and still counting, the art of glassmaking in Veneto, more specifically Murano, is revered by many Italians and foreigners alike as the finest of its craft throughout history. At Murano Glass Museum, get introduced to the sociological history between Murano and Venice when this exquisite art played the part as dowry for marriages into royal blood and marvel at the massive display of splendid glass wares as glittering as the most precious gems. Next, end your glassy affair meeting artisan glassblowers down the narrow alleys of Murano and bag home for yourself a sparkling memento of the classy kind.
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Highlights
Every itinerary can be fully customised according to needs, special interests, personal preferences and defining style of just about anyone who wants to travel privately and exclusively.
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Venice. Upon arrival, meet your driver and enjoy a private airport transfer to your hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day tour of Venice, You will see iconic attractions such as Piazza San Marco, St Mark’s Basilica and Rialto Bridge. You will also get to pay a visit to Doge’s Palace, a palace built in Venetian Gothic style and one of the main landmarks of Venice.
Rialto Bridge
This morning, take a water bus to Murano. Upon arrival, commence your 2.5-hour tour in Murano with a local guide. Murano’s laid-back atmosphere still preserves the most authentic traditions of the Venetian islands such as glass-blowing since the 13th century. You will visit a glass company, enjoy a demonstration of this treasured craft and see an amazing gallery filled with gorgeous glass art. Return to Venice and spend some time at leisure to discover more of its delights.
Murano Glass
After breakfast, proceed for your high-speed train ride to Milan. Upon arrival at the train station, meet your driver and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.
Milan Downtown
After breakfast, enjoy a private half-day tour of Milan to see important sights such as Duomo, the city’s massive Gothic cathedral, the ornate Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Castello Sforzesco, Santa Maria delle Grazie and Teatro all Scala. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Milan Duomo
Enjoy a private airport transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.