Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
Start by settling into Venice and getting comfortable with how the city flows. You'll walk through some of the main basilicas and check out a few museums that showcase what makes the place culturally interesting. By evening, grab dinner at a local spot where you can sit with a view and taste what the region offers. This first day is really about getting your bearings and starting to understand the layout of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at Foresteria Valdese Venezia)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Foresteria Valdese Venezia)
Optional Activities
- Visit Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari to see Renaissance masterpieces by Titian including 'Assumption of the Virgin Mary'
- Explore LEONARDO DA VINCI Interactive Museum with over 60 functional models of his machines and reproductions of famous paintings
- Discover Peggy Guggenheim Collection, one of Europe's most significant modern art galleries
- Visit Santa Maria della Salute baroque church with free entry and breathtaking views of St. Mark's Square
- Visit Ponte di Rialto for sunset photos and explore nearby Rialto Market for local specialties
Landmarks Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari LEONARDO DA VINCI Interactive Museum Peggy Guggenheim Collection Santa Maria della Salute Ponte di Rialto Rialto Market St. Mark's Square 
- Day 2
Murano - Burano
Hop on a boat heading out to the islands around Venice. First stop is Murano, where you'll watch glassmakers doing their work at furnaces and creating pieces right in front of you. Then move on to see an old Byzantine church on the island. Later, you'll head to Burano to walk around streets lined with colorful buildings and see how locals still make lace the traditional way. The boat rides between islands give you nice breaks to take in the water and scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at Foresteria Valdese Venezia)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Foresteria Valdese Venezia)
Optional Activities
- Visit Murano to watch local glassmakers create beautiful glass objects
- Experience direct glassblowing demonstration at Promovetro Vetro Artistico di Murano
- Visit Basilica dei Santi Maria e Donato on Murano with Byzantine architecture, elegant columns, mosaics, and dragon bones above the altar
- Journey to Burano to see vividly painted houses and traditional lace production
- Visit the leaning bell tower of San Martino on Burano
Landmarks Murano Promovetro Vetro Artistico di Murano Basilica dei Santi Maria e Donato Burano San Martino Bell Tower 
- Day 3
Venice to Verona
Spend the full day heading to Verona, a city with serious historical weight tied to the Romeo and Juliet story. You'll see medieval bridges crossing the river, walk through old squares where the city's history feels present, visit that famous balcony everyone knows about, and check out the Roman amphitheater that's still standing after all these centuries. It's the kind of place where you can feel different time periods all at once. Plan for a couple hours travel time each direction from Venice.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at Foresteria Valdese Venezia)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Foresteria Valdese Venezia)
Optional Activities
- Stroll across Ponte Scaligero, a stunning brick bridge offering fantastic views of the Adige River and Castelvecchio Museum
- Explore Piazza delle Erbe, Verona's oldest and most vibrant square built on a Roman forum site
- Ascend Torre dei Lamberti for panoramic views of the entire city via elevator
- Visit Juliet's House with its iconic balcony and touch Juliet's statue for good luck in love
- Witness the Verona Arena, the third-largest preserved Roman amphitheater in the world, still used for opera performances and concerts
Landmarks Ponte Scaligero Piazza delle Erbe Torre dei Lamberti Juliet's House Verona Arena Castelvecchio Museum 
- Day 4
Venice
Spend your last full day hitting Venice's most recognizable spots. The Doge's Palace shows how the city was governed, while St. Mark's Basilica has the kind of interior detail that takes time to appreciate properly. You'll cross the Bridge of Sighs and then wander through some quieter neighborhood spots that don't get as crowded. It's a good way to say goodbye to the city while checking off the main things you wanted to see.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at Foresteria Valdese Venezia)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Foresteria Valdese Venezia)
Optional Activities
- Visit Venice Duck Store for charming duck-themed souvenirs
- Discover Libreria Acqua Alta, a bookstore with books creatively displayed in bathtubs, boats, and gondolas to protect from floods
- Explore St. Mark's Square, Venice's main and most famous piazza surrounded by iconic historical monuments
- Admire St. Mark's Basilica with stunning Byzantine architecture and golden mosaics (consider buying skip-the-line ticket online)
- Tour Doge's Palace, a Gothic masterpiece with richly decorated façade and grand internal halls, including the Bridge of Sighs
Landmarks Venice Duck Store Libreria Acqua Alta St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs 
- Day 5
Venice to Airport
On your last morning, there's time for quick shopping or just walking around one more time depending on when your flight leaves. Head to Mestre FS station and catch bus line 35 to Venice Marco Polo Airport, or look at other airport service options available that day. Give yourself enough time at the airport before departure so you're not rushed through check-in and security.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at Foresteria Valdese Venezia)
Optional Activities
- Last-minute souvenir shopping in Venice
Landmarks Venice Marco Polo Airport Mestre FS Station
