Excursion Venetian panorama tour at Venice

Explore the beautiful panorama of Venice, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion via boat.

Venice, Scenic Boat Cruise

Meet your local licensed Escort, embark your motorboboat and begin your picturesque discovery of Venice.

Giudecca Canal, St. George's Island, Venice Lagoon and Canal, San Servolo, San Lazzaro, Lido

Your scenic sightseeing cruise glides along the broad Giudecca Canal to St. George's Island, then proceeds across the southern Venice Lagoon. Along the way, pass by the beautiful islands of San Servolo and San Lazzaro, famous for its ancient Armenian Monastery. Continue along a portion of the Lido, a long strip of land dividing the Venice Lagoon from the Adriatic Sea. From here, enter the canal separating two islands that are very important to the people of Venice; Le Vignole, a favourite place for leisurely Sunday picnics, and Sant'Erasmo, where fruits and vegetables are grown for local consumption.

Murano Island, Arsenale, St. Mark's Square, Church of San Pietro di Castello

Next, see the island of Murano, renowned for its glass manufacturing. Cruising back towards Venice, see the Arsenale, a vast, walled dockyard in eastern Venice, which was once the most efficient industrial complex in Europe during the Serenissima Republic. Your panoramic tour also passes by the ancient Church of San Pietro di Castello, the city's cathedral until the beginning of the 19th century and the exquisite St. Mark's Basin.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: General Venice Lagoon, the Giudecca Canal, St. George's Island, Scenic Views, Lido, Arsenale, San Pietro di Castello Church, St. Mark's Basin

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking and is recommended for guests with limited mobility able to negotiate a few steps to get on/off the coach and embark/disembark the boat. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to motion sickness, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. A 10 minutes walk is required in order to go through Terminal Security check. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. This is a non-stop tour and the restroom facilities on the boat are not guaranteed. The tour sequence may vary.