Venezia Trip Overview
Most people think of Venice as the ideal place to celebrate something with your beloved, enjoying an unforgettable romantic experience. The priceless art treasures, the soothing atmosphere, the people’s hospitality, the moon reflecting in the placid waters of Canal Grande. Yet, you may not have reached the top: this private tour actually will.
Pleasantly cradled by the sooth motion of a typical gondola, you will spend an unforgettable hour cruising down Canal Grande, in front of magnificent palaces and majestic bridges such as Ponte di Rialto. Onboard, you will be served a rich and tasty aperitif, sided by delicious appetizers and by a breathtaking serenade, given by two musicians who will play for your ears only. A real, ultimate, Italian experience.
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Duration: 1 hour
Starts: Venezia, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Literary, Art & Music Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Venezia, Veneto, Italy
Most people think of Venice as the ideal place to celebrate something with your beloved, enjoying an unforgettable romantic experience. The priceless art treasures, the soothing atmosphere, the people’s hospitality, the moon reflecting in the placid waters of Canal Grande. Yet, you may not have reached the top: this private tour actually will.
Pleasantly cradled by the sooth motion of a typical gondola, you will spend an unforgettable hour cruising down Canal Grande, in front of magnificent palaces and majestic bridges such as Ponte di Rialto. Onboard, you will be served a rich and tasty aperitif, sided by delicious appetizers and by a breathtaking serenade, given by two musicians who will play for your ears only. A real, ultimate, Italian experience.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy
The main canal crossing the centre of Venice was actually the final part of an ancient river, flowing into the lagoon. It draws a wide inverted “S”. running from Piazzale Roma – the arrival of railroads and driveways – to the basin of San Marco, for approximately 3.800 metres. The sides of the canal are dotted of charming palaces, mostly built from the 12th to the 18th century, representing the power and wealth of the most prestigious Venetian families.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy
This bridge, one of the four actually crossing Canal Grande, is the most ancient and surely the most famous. The current stone bridge took the place of a pristine wooden bridge and an even older floating one, since the 16th century. Many prestigious artists of that age were involved in the design contest: Jacopo Sansovino, Andrea Palladio, Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola and later Vincenzo Scamozzi. The chosen version was signed by Antonio da Ponte, who proposed a single arch structure.
Pass By: Palazzo Barbaro, San Marco 2840, Venice Italy
This gorgeous palace, standing on Canal Grande, is made up of two parts: the most ancient, built in 1425, is a perfect example of Venetian Gothic style of the 14th and 15th century. It was to be the residence of the wealthy Spiera family. The other core, built at the end of the 17th century, features a frank Baroque style.
Pass By: Palazzo Corner Spinelli, San Marco 3880 Canal Grande, 30124 Venice Italy
Built at the end of the 15th century by the Lando family, it was soon ceased to the Corner family because of the bad financial situation of the first owners. The new landlords appointed the two prestigious architects Michele Sanmicheli and Giorgio Vasari to refurbish the interiors. The facade was maintained, while all the structures behind were modified according to the new classic manner of Renaissance.
