Visite de Venise

Venise ne se présente plus. La ville sur l'eau, lieu de vie des gondoliers portant des pulls rayés et chantant en face du Pont des Soupirs, est une destination de vacances légendaire depuis des siècles.

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For centuries Venice was a republic of immense power; controlling trade routes in the Adriatic, and waging successful wars with rival states. Ruled by a doge, who had his powers controlled by a cabinet, Venice was a proud and rich republic, known as la Serenissima, the most serene. Every year the Doge would take part in a symbolic ceremony, the Marriage of the Sea, to celebrate Venice's mastery over the ocean.

Like most great powers, however, Venice's glory was followed by a decline. La Serenissima lost her chattels in wars, and the city's trade routes declined in importance after the discovery of the New World. By the eighteenth century, Venice was already seeking profits from the tourist trade, leasing fine 'palazzi' to foreign travelers.

Venice is composed of more than a hundred tiny islets, packed closely together around canals. The city is in a lagoon, protected by the longer island of Venice Lido. Venice is famously sinking. Every year high water levels (acqua alta) threaten the city's fabric, and it has long been feared that the beautiful city will one day disappear beneath the water. Many ideas (and funds) have been put forward to protect the endangered heritage site; current plans include a giant water-gate.

Itinerary
- 07:00 - Departure from Milan
- 10:00 - Arrive to Venice and tour by boat till San Marco Square
- 11:00 - Guided walking tour of the city center with the main buildings and monuments
- 13:00 - Free time to have lunch and do individual visits
- 16:30 - Transfer by boat to the bus parking and depurture for Milan
- 20:30 - Arrival in Milan

Includes
- Return bus trip from Milan
- English speaking tour leader
- Boat trip on Canal Grande

Excludes
- Entrance fees
- Meals and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional activity costs

Please Note
- This tour has a 6 passenger minimum requirement for operation and is subject to cancellation if this minimum is not met. Please call at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm schedule.
- Child rates apply from ages 4-11. Children below 4 years old are free of charge (please provide date of birth upon booking).
- In winter season (November-February) some tours may be modified or suspended.
- It is your responsibility to check with appropriate consulates if any visa is required.