Excursion Venetian panorama (tour & airport transfer) tour at Venice
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Explore the beautiful panorama of Venice, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, during this picturesque sightseeing excursion via boat.
Venice, Scenic Boat Cruise
After disembarking the ship, proceed to the Debarkation Lounge, collect your luggage and proceed through Customs. After exiting Customs, meet your local licensed Escort outside the sliding doors of the terminal exit, complete the luggage-storing procedure, then begin the walk to the Pier Pontoon and embark the tour boat.
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. Upon returning to port, disembark the boat and recollect you luggage from storage, then board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute transfer to Venice's Marco Polo Airport for your flight home.
Points of interests
Points of interest seen on this excursion include: General Venice Lagoon, the Giudecca Canal, St. George's Island, scenic islands, Lido, Arsenale, San Pietro di Castello Church, St. Mark's Basin, Transfer to the Airport
Note
Please note: This tour is available for disembarking guests with flights departing Venice-Marco Polo airport after 5.00pm. 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. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Guests are advised to bring a bottle of water from the ship. The fee for luggage storage at the pier is included for a maximum of three pieces of luggage/handbags per guest; an additional fee of €5 for extra bags is paid in cash directly by guests at their own expense. This is a non-stop tour and the restroom facilities on the boat are not guaranteed. The tour sequence may vary.