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Venice Mini-Stay (ideal Pre or Post Cruise)

  • Tour Code: TUR-00291
  • Type: Private
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Departs from: Venice
  • Meeting Place: Hotel or Cruise Ship

Price Starting From : EUR 826 (Pricing is per person based on 2 pax traveling) Note : Price also Depends on Point of Departure & Number of Participants. Get in touch with us today to get an accurate quote!

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This two  night / three day pre-cruise package includes everything you will need in Venice before or after your cruise including transportation (to/from your cruise and to/from the airport).  

It also includes a stay in a well-located, 4 star hotel on Venice island that is less than a 10 minute walk from St. Mark's square.  In addition to great accommodation and round trip transfers, this package also includes a comprehensive walking tour of Venice island.

We strongly recommend having transfers in Venice pre-arranged before visiting the island, for upon arrival at Venice airport or the cruise ship terminal to say it can be challenging to get around with all of your suitcases is an understatement and transfers on the ground can run upwards of 200 Euros!  This package takes the headache out of getting around in Venice and offers accommodation at the delightful hotel Castello which is in a great location and offers a wonderful buffet breakfast.

The walking tour of Venice also included in this tour will give you a chance with a licensed tour guide to see some of the highlights and insight into this fabled and magical water city.

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Upon arrival in Venice at either your cruise ship or airport, we will meet you and privately transfer you to the hotel in Venice.

Once at the hotel you will have time to unwind and settle in, in Venice.

This evening we will give you some great restaurant recommendations walking distance from the hotel. Enjoy dinner on your own. 

Overnight in Venice. 

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After breakfast at the hotel this morning you will be met by our guide to take you on a walking tour of Venice which will reveal the secrets of the Doge's palace, St. Mark's square and other highlights in Venice.

In the afternoon, enjoy our wonderful tour of the Venetian Lagoon and the Venetian islands.

Return in the afternoon to St. Mark's square for time on your own in Venice.

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This morning after breakfast at the hotel, we will privately transfer you to either the airport or the cruise ship terminal where it will be time to say Arrivaderci Venice and you will be off to your other destination! 

Tour Highlights and What's Included

  • All arrival and departure transfers
  • Detailed explanation of sites
  • English speaking professional tour guide
  • Excellent Photo Opportunities
  • Great Dining Recommendations
  • Luxury hotel in Venice

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities of any type
  • Personal Expenses or Extras at hotels
  • Travel Insurance

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By Robert Schrader | Published on February 16, 2024

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Take A Mini Cruise To Burano And Murano

W hen in Venice, you don't have to travel far from St. Mark's Square to have an adventure. One of my favorite ways to shake up an ordinary Venice trip is to set my GPS for Fondamente Nove pier, where "vaporetto" — water taxis — depart for several secondary islands in the Venetian Lagoon. My first stop is always Burano, a small place that packs an outsized travel punch.

Venice, Italy Canals and Gondolas

The first thing you'll notice about Burano as you're walking along its canals is how colorful the houses are here. This aspect is what makes it one of my favorite Venice excursions. Beyond snapping selfies in front of whichever buildings match the outfit you're wearing, you can explore the 7th-century Torcello Basilica, learn about the history of Burano lacemaking at a small but informative museum and have lunch waterside. All of Venice's best specialties are on offer, including my personal favorite, spaghetti al nero di seppia — black spaghetti with squid ink.

From here, board any Venice-bound vaporetto, all of which stop at Murano on the way back. Although its name sounds similar to Burano's, there are some key differences. While Murano, too, has canals, its architecture is a bit more muted in tone and resembles what you'd find in Venice more closely than it does Burano.

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Murano is also home to an important crafting tradition: glassmaking. Now, if you're getting ready to embark on a cruise from Venice to Greece , the idea of buying fragile souvenirs might not appeal to you, and I have two things to say about that. First, you don't have to buy anything here. You can pay a few euros to support the shop owners and, in exchange, watch the fascinating glassmaking process, bringing home photos and videos as your primary keepsakes.

Second, most shops can ship gifts all the way home and wrap them to make sure they survive the journey. This is nice even if you'll be heading directly home after your time day-tripping from Venice. The fewer items you have to pack when traveling, the better — particularly if they're something fragile such as a box full of Murano glass. The hardest part about this is limiting yourself to just a few pieces. You'll want to buy them all!

Visit Romeo And Juliet's Hometown

Bronze statue of Juliet and balcony by Juliet house, Verona, Italy. Casa di Giulietta is nothing more than a romantic fantasy. Romeo and Juliet never lived in Verona, Italy. Architecture of Italy.

One reason I love exploring Italy so much is that every Italian city has its own story and cast of characters. In the case of Verona (which is located about 90 minutes from Venice via trains that depart at least twice an hour) this is literally true. Verona was the setting of "Romeo and Juliet," a love story so famous I don't think it needs any introduction.

Visiting Juliet's Balcony itself and the charming courtyard it looks out over would be an alluring destination even without such a famous literary history. Like many of the Italian cities you'll have visited on your seven-night Europe cruise, Città Antica is full of storied architecture, including the Torre dei Lamberti bell tower and Iglesia de Santa Anastasia.

Ancient amphitheater Arena di Verona. Italy.

Of course, Verona's culinary world is something to be explored on cruises of Italy. While you can enjoy more typical Italian pasta and pizza offerings throughout Verona's old town, you also owe it to yourself to try the city's most famous dish, risotto con tastasal. Flavored and thickened with tastasal — a minced pork heavily seasoned with salt and pepper — this hearty rice dish will make you fall in love with Verona.

Another of my favorite ways to appreciate the beauty of Verona is to ascend to Castel San Pietro — and not just to explore its Romanesque interior. The view of Verona rising above the aqua-green waters of the Adige River is postcard-perfect and is particularly great to enjoy after exploring the city's narrow streets for yourself. Afterward, you can head back down, cross over Ponte Nuovo Bridge and reward yourself with an aperitivo. I love a Campari spritz, but your mileage may vary.

If you want to enjoy another body of water after being out at sea on cruises from Venice, you can take a second local train from Verona to Lake Garda. Enjoy an afternoon in the peninsular town of Sirmione, which juts nearly a mile out into the lake and provides an amazing view of the mountains rising behind its waters. Or, rent a car (either in Verona or back in Venice) and move toward the horizon instead of just gazing at it.

Do A Dolomites Road Trip

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The Dolomites are one of the most accessible and interesting parts of the Italian Alps. Well, they're technically Italian. In fact, the storybook villages that dot the twisty roads winding through their foothills are arguably as Austrian in appearance (and sometimes in cuisine, culture and language) as they are Italian. But that makes this pan-European region, known as South Tyrol, all the more exciting to explore.

Unless you decide to stay in a smaller town or village, you'll probably set your GPS for Cortina d'Ampezzo, the hub of the Dolomites — and host city of the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics — which is just two hours from Venice by car. The hand-carved wooden balconies, inviting eateries or friendly locals will be sure to charm you.

Tre Cime di Lavaredo is the most recognizable landscape of the Dolomites. Named for the fact that it appears to be three chimneys, this towering landform boasts relatively easy trails that encircle its base. Or, if you're more adventurous, climb high above it to take in stunning views. However, the parking lot fills up fast, so plan your free days accordingly before or after your seven-night western Mediterranean cruise  — you'll ideally come here first thing in the morning.

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Next, make a beeline for Lake Sorapis, whose sapphire waters collect in a bowl-shaped reservoir at the bottom of several glacier-topped peaks located roughly halfway between Tre Cime and the center of Cortina. The two-hour hike here isn't especially difficult, but it can be harrowing at times with only a narrow railing separating you from the valley below. My advice? Hang on tight if you need to, walk as far from the edge as possible, and don't think too much about it. Literally hundreds of people hike this trail every day.

Now, even if you decide not to drive all the way into the more Austrian part of South Tyrol to photograph the iconic Church of St. John in the Val di Funes, don't be fooled: When it comes to day trips from Venice, the Dolomites may call for a little more time. In order to enjoy this part of Italy, you really need to spend at least a night here, even though you could technically drive to Cortina and back in a single day with a few hours to spare. This would make a perfect two- to three-day add-on after your cruise ship brings you back to Venice!

See Why Everyone's Talking About Slovenia

Slovenia Koper Town Coast

Thanks to Italy's impressive high-speed train network, you could theoretically use Venice for a jumping-off point to anywhere in the country. Alternatively, you can board a bus bound for Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, Italy's underrated neighbor. Depending on how long you have here, you can potentially see the entire country in one go.

I usually like to base myself in the capital the entire time. This way, I can spend a day or two exploring Ljubljana, whether I'm looking down on the city from medieval Ljubljana Castle or strolling (and dining alfresco) along the Ljubljanica River and the fairy tale buildings that line either side of it.

At this point, I head for the hills — or mountains, more accurately. Slovenia's Julian Alps are an oft-overlooked part of Europe's most-famous mountain range, but one of my favorites regardless. First up on the itinerary is Lake Bled, whose electric blue waters surround an island church you can rent a canoe and paddle to. Or, as is the case back in Ljubljana, you can ascend Bled Castle and take the whole scene in from a bird's-eye view.

Ljubljana Landmark - Tromostovje in the city center, Slovenia

A second lake, Bohinj, features clearer waters than Bled and doesn't have any landmarks as obvious as Bled Church, but it is nonetheless refreshing, especially during the summer. It's also usually pretty calm on the tourist front. Part of what makes Slovenia one of my favorite Venice excursions is that it's an authentic, low-key destination where most of the other people you encounter are local Slovenians.

If you have more than a couple of days to spare, you could also head to Slovenia's own short but beautiful coastline. The town of Piran, in particular, is amazing, and from some vantage points almost seems like a lost Italian port. If admiring its terracotta roof tiles from various viewpoints doesn't unlock your inner photographer, head down to its quiet, understated rock beaches where many sun worshipers will have set up their own umbrellas and laid down their own towels.

Venice, Vidi, Vici!

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Written By ROBERT SCHRADER

Robert Schrader is a writer, photographer and one of the web's original travel bloggers. In 2009 he launched his blog   Leave Your Daily Hell , which has taken him to nearly 100 countries, and has since spun off niche sites focused on Japan, Thailand, Taiwan and Italy. Robert seeks to inform, inspire, entertain and empower travelers through his work, which has been featured in in-flight magazines and digital media outlets around the world. He's excited about travel's post-pandemic rebirth, and in particular the cruise industry's comeback!

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Starting at the harbour you then sail (usually at night) towards the destination. During the day you stop at interesting ports in between and have enough time there for sightseeing, shopping or culinary delights.

Although these trips are much shorter, usually about 3 or 4 days , than on a normal trip, you still have all the amenities such as restaurants, bars, entertainment programs, sports activities and much more available.

Usually short Mediterranean cruises are planned in spring or autumn . One of the most popular cruise is the one departing from Savona. This three-destination cruise is a picnic of sun-dappled destinations. You’ll board the ship in fashionable Savona for a three-night voyage; taking in historic sights, incredible fresh-food markets and world-class shopping.

Calling first at Christopher Columbus’ old stomping ground in Savona, you’ll then continue onto the thriving cosmopolitan hub of cultural Barcelona, with its spectacular architecture and fresh food stalls. You’ll then head west to classy Marseille to suss out some boutique shops before returning to medieval Savona.

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These short cruises, departing from Italy, are focused on France and Spain with Barcelona, home to Gaudi’s stunning architecture, sometimes a departure port. Four-night itineraries can include Palma on Spain’s Balearic island of Mallorca, but even the shortest trips include Marseille, over the border in France and the gateway to Provence. For the Eastern Mediterranean, short cruises depart from Venice and they are focused on Croatia with Dubrovnik or Split and on Montenegro.

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Be the first to embark and the last to debark You may want to book an overnight in a hotel close to your departure port so that you can relax on departure day and not worry about losing time at the start of your cruise.

If you can, opt for early boarding so that you can start to enjoy your ship as soon as possible. Be the first in the hot tub or make any last minute on-board reservations.

On the other end of your cruise, consider booking an evening flight or a post-cruise hotel room — you can saunter off the ship at your leisure (enjoying one last breakfast on-board and possibly some extra sleep in your cosy cruise bed) and spend some time seeing the city and enjoying the last dregs of your holiday before you head home.

Being one of the first to embark and last to debark means taking full advantage of that time on-board.

Embarkation day discounts Check out the “embarkation day” specials when you board. Spas most always have an embarkation day special.

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Also, speciality restaurants people haven’t happened upon yet are easy to get reservations at on the first night.

Plan ahead If you’re only on-board a ship for a few nights, decide what you want to achieve and then act accordingly.

For example, if you’ve heard about a speciality restaurant and are dying to dine there, want to get a spa treatment or see the latest theatre show, you’ll want to make a reservation and the earlier the better.

Study the deck plan Study the deck plan and if you are a light sleeper avoid booking near a stairwell or lift. If you enjoy going to the gym, get a cabin on the same deck, or if you like taking a dip, check out the pool locations so you don’t waste time walking the corridors.

Focus on the ship or the destination With limited time it is best to decide if you are sailing to make the most from your chosen ship or your chosen destination. You may find it difficult to truly get the best of both on a mini cruise.

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Choose a ‘guarantee’ cabin If you’re not too fussy about where your stateroom is located, letting the cruise line decide where to place, you can often lead to a great discount on the advertised price.

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The best time to take a Mediterranean mini cruise is in the spring (March-June) or fall (September-November). The temperatures are comfortably warm, the sun is bright, and the crowds are far, far fewer than in July and August. During the spring months, the flowers are blooming and the landscape is verdant, while autumn days are mild and clear before the winter rains.

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High-school roundup: Venice weightlifters cruise to team title at Sarasota County Championships

Boys weightlifting, sarasota county championships.

Team scoring: 1. Venice 79, 2. (tie) Riverview 49, 2. (tie) Sarasota 49, 4. North Port 18, 5. Cardinal Mooney 13, 6. Booker 9

119: Donald Johnson (V) 160 clean and jerk, 185 bench, 345 total

129: Brycen Fraser (V) 185-210-395

139: Andrew Salazar (R) 205-235-440

154: Montgomery Setter (V) 205-250-455

169: Aiden McKirahan (V) 180-195-375

183: Rodrigo Barrios (R) 270-285-555

199: Bradley Marte (V) 280-320-600

219: Mark Monchecourt (S) 320-370-690

238: Braylin Zajda (R) 275-350-625

Unl.: Keshawn Reid (V) 240-410-650

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Team scoring (Olympic): 1. Braden River 69, 2. Manatee 65, 3. Palmetto 37, 4. Lakewood Ranch 19, 5. Southeast 17, 6. Parrish Community 12

Team scoring (Traditional): 1. Manatee 73, 2. Braden River 70, 3. Palmetto 29, 4. Lakewood Ranch 21, 5. Parrish Community 15, Southeast 12

Sarasota 1, Imagine School at North Port 0

AT : Sarasota

TOP PLAYERS : (S) Hayden McSwane 1-2, 2B, run; Ricky Morales 2-2, RBI; (WP) Bernard Barnes (7 inns., 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 10 strikeouts; (IS) Dominic Poole 1-2; (LP) Jacob Lombard (5 inns., 4 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts)

RECORDS : Sarasota 7-9, Imagine School 5-5

NEXT : Sarasota hosts Hollins, Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Imagine School at Southwest Florida Christian, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Riverdale 3, North Port 1

AT : Riverdale

TOP PLAYERS : (NP) Emma Baskins 0-3, run; (LP) Payson Rumley (4 inns., 2 hits, 2 runs, 3 walks, 4 strikeouts)

RECORD : North Port 1-10

NEXT : North Port hosts Port Charlotte, Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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Riverview 21, centerville 15.

AT: Riverview

TOP PLAYERS: (R) Susan Lowther 6 goals, 4 assists, 11 draw controls, 2 ground balls; Caroline Steinwachs 6 goals, 9 draw controls, 1 ground ball; CC Hackl 5 goals, 1 assist

RECORD : Riverview 7-5

NEXT : Riverview hosts Academy of the Holy Names, Wednesday, 5 p.m.

This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: High-school roundup: Venice weightlifters cruise to team title at Sarasota County Championships

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Water transportation has become another sector for the eco-friendly improvements the Moscow government is implementing. And it means business. On July 15, 2021, on the dock of Moscow’s ‘Zaryadye’ park, mayor Sergey Sobyanin was shown the first model of the upcoming river cruise boat.

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The model of the electrical boat with panoramic windows measures 22 meters in length. The river tram - as Muscovites call them - has a passenger capacity of 42, including two disabled seats. The trams will also get cutting edge info panels, USB docking stations, Wi-Fi, spaces for scooters and bicycles, as well as chairs and desks for working on the go. The boats will be available all year round, according to ‘Mosgortrans’, the regional transport agency. 

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Passengers will be able to pay with their ‘Troika’ public transport card, credit cards or bank cards. 

The main clientele targeted are people living in Moscow’s river districts - the upcoming trams will shorten their travel time in comparison to buses and other transportation by five times, Mosgortrans stated. 

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As the river trams are being rolled out, Moscow docks will also see mini-stations, some of which will also be outfitted with charging docks for speed-charging the boats.  

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Moscow is set to announce the start of the tender for construction and supply in September 2021. The first trams are scheduled to launch in June 2022 on two routes - from Kievskaya Station, through Moscow City, into Fili; and from ZIL to Pechatniki. 

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“Two full-scale routes will be created in 2022-2023, serviced by 20 river trams and a number of river stations. We’ll continue to develop them further if they prove to be popular with the citizens,” the Moscow mayor said .

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