4-Nights Charming Retreat in Venice from $2,930

Goway Travel

OFFER ID 1722458

Iconic Landmarks, Unique Accommodation Private-guided Italy escape through Venice’s canals, islands, and nearby Verona, blending history, art, and wine in an unforgettable journey.

Trip Overview:

Private-guided Italy escape through Venice’s canals, islands, and nearby Verona, blending history, art, and wine in an unforgettable journey.

Highlights:

Experience timeless Venice with a stay at the refined Hotel Metropole, steps from St. Mark’s Square.
Explore the city’s most celebrated landmarks on a private walking tour through St. Mark’s and the Rialto.
Glide along moonlit canals in a traditional gondola, taking in the quiet beauty of Venice by night.
Sail to Murano and Burano on a private boat, discovering master glassmakers and colourful island life.
End your Venetian escape with an intimate classical concert, celebrating the city’s enduring musical soul.

Included Services:

Private arrival and departure airport transfers
4 nights deluxe accommodation in Venice
Private Classic Venice Saint Mark's Area Walking Tour
Private Gondola Night Ride
Private excursion to Murano and Burano
Classic Concert in Venice
Breakfast daily (excluding day 1)

Excluded Services:

Travel insurance
International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
Gratuities
Optional excursions
Items of a personal nature
Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

4 nights from $2,930 per person

Itinerary

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Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive in Venice

Transfer: Santa Lucia Station to Venice-Difficult Canal

Hotel: Hotel Metropole Venice (5 Star Rating)

Hotel Metropole is a luxurious 5-star boutique hotel in the heart of Venice, overlooking the sparkling Venetian Lagoon and just a short walk from Piazza San Marco. Part of Goway's Stays of Distinction Collection, this distinctive hotel combines timeless Venetian character with an eclectic, theatrical style, featuring antique furnishings, rich fabrics and unique works of art. Guest rooms and suites each have their own personality, with many offering beautiful views of the lagoon and San Giorgio Island. Guests can unwind at the intimate Metropole Spa & Wellness, enjoy Venetian-inspired cuisine at Orientalbar & Bistrot or relax in the charming citrus garden. With its exceptional location and unmistakable character, Hotel Metropole offers a truly memorable Venetian stay.

Day 2: Private Half Day Venice Walking Tour & Private Gondola Ride

The not-to-miss walking tour in the heart of Venice: see St. Mark's Square, the heart of political and religious power of the Venetian Republic for centuries, and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks; the Basilica and its Byzantine heritage, the Doge's Palace and the Prisons, that retain the true secrets to comprehend how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities in the western world, the Bridge of Sighs and it’s romantic traditions. You'll see Marco Polo's House, a Merchants’ Warehouse, explore the lively Campo Santa Maria Formosa, the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo (the Pantheon of Venice) the walk ends at the evocative Rialto Bridge overlooking the Grand Canal and the Rialto Market.Today, sit back, relax and admire the views during an exciting, traditional Venetian Gondola ride. After boarding your gondola, your fully licensed Gondolier will navigate your vessel through the narrow canals and beneath the many stone bridges of Venice during a serene, half-hour gondola ride. Gently guide on this traditional means of aquatic travel along the Venetian Grand Canal, passing the many landmarks and sites that have made Venice a global tourist hub. A quintessential Venetian experience!

Day 3: Private Half Day Murano & Burano Tour

Enjoy a guided 4 hour private tour to Murano and Burano on your own private boat with an English speaking Guide. After being picked up by your Guide in your hotel, take in the sights as you sail past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant'Elena and the famous Arsenal of the Venetian Republic. The first stop on your tour is Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Here we stop to visit to one of the most famous and ancient glass factories, where you will enjoy a live glass blowing demonstration performed by a Maestro Glass Maker. The second stop is at the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace but also for the fishermen's houses painted in bright colours. Relax and enjoy a coffee before your tour Guide will bring you back to your hotel or to Venice Centre.

Day 4: Classical Concert at Chiesa di San Vidal

This is how, in 1987, the Interpreti Veneziani made their debut, immediately gaining a reputation for the youthful exuberance and all-Italian brio characterizing their performances. The talent of the members of this group, their expertise as soloists and ensemble musicians and the high level of their performances have earned the Interpreti an enthusiastic welcome from both audiences and critics. Their important achievements include appearances in the Melbourne Festival, in the Bayruth Festival and concerts at Stockholms Royal Palace, participation in the World Vision telemarathon at the Kirov Theatre to mark the reinstatement of the name St. Petersburg, a concert at the Osaka Symphony Hall in live broadcast for Japanese radio, concerts at the Tokyo Suntory Hall and Kjoi Hall and appearances in glamorous concert seasons such as those of Sapporo and Yokohama during five tours in Japan. For the last 23 years, the Interpreti Veneziani have performed their own season consisting of more than 300 concerts.

Day 5: Depart from Venice

Transfer: Venice-Difficult Canal to Santa Lucia Station

Featured Destinations

Venice

With a great historic past and incomparable art treasures, Venice is renowned as one of the world’s great cities. Its 118 islands are separated by more than 150 canals and spanned by 400 bridges. During Venice's artistic golden age many magnificent structures were erected to create world-famous masterpieces. One of the best sightseeing routes is along Grand Canal, with many palaces lining the famous waterway. St. Mark’s Square offers access to some of Venice’s most famed attractions - St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. From Piazza San Marco, a maze of narrow streets are lined with shops, cafés and restaurants. A popular pastime is sitting at an outdoor café facing the square while people-watching and letting the whole marvelous scenario unfold. Venice’s Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands comprise an area famous as home of Venice’s glass-blowing industry and known for their charm, skilled lace-making and medieval monuments. Relax on a gondola ride, see art treasures in museums, churches and palaces, and have a sumptuous meal - all in this incomparable city.

Excursions

Venice: Splendours of Venice Walking Tour - 4 hours

Venice: Venice for Art Lovers Walking Tour - 4 hours

Venice: The Roman City of Verona - 7 hours

Venice - St. Marks, Grand Canal and Murano - 6 hours

Venice in a Day - 8 hours

Meet your private English-speaking assistant and private boat at the pier side of Venice port.
The tour will start with an hour cruise by private boat along the Grand Canal to see its beauty as it was intended to be seen by boat. Continue visiting the island of Murano: you will enter into a real working studio and see how the glass is blown and shaped with the original tools which have been used throughout history.

Next, you will come back to Venice and enjoy a ride by gondola: the symbol of Venice. Both if you are honeymooner or young people or well travelled tourist, you will be captured by the elegance and charm of this experience.

After lunch your private English speaking guide will meet you and take you on a walking tour, explaining the historical background of Venice, its origin and development. Visiting St. Mark's square with the Golden Basilica and the Doge's palace, you will come in touch with the most admired and well known artistic jewels, especially from a monumental & architectural point of view. The past splendours of the Serenissima will appear through palaces, churches, bell towers, well curbs, elegant renaissance and baroque facades.

Also worth a detailed visit is the lively area of Rialto's market, connecting the famous bridge to St. Mark's square through the well known Mercerie street: the remnants of Venice's magnificence will fascinate you.
We will ensure your timely return transfer to the Venice Port

Highlights:

Grand Canal, Murano island, Golden Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Bell Tower, main and -off the truck- highlights

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
·         3 hours Luxury private boat at disposal for the entire day
·         English-speaking assistant at disposal for the entire day
·         4 hour private English-speaking guide
·         No Line entrance fees for Basilica and Doge’s Palace

Exclusions:
·         All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
·         Gratuities

Venice: Lagoon Islands - 7 hours

The story of Murano and Burano

The Canal Grande cruise followed by a walking tour of Venice

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

09/28/2026 - 12/31/2028

from $2,930 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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from $2,930 per person

Length

4 Nights

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Vacation Rating

Deluxe

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1722458

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