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Stephanie GriesTravel AgentVIP Travel Company
Embark on an incredible voyage beginning with two days in Venice! Then walk aboard your ship for excursions to the
surrounding islands of Venice.
Venice is a city unlike any other. No matter how often you've seen it in photos and films, the real thing is more
dreamlike than you could imagine. With canals where streets should be, water shimmers everywhere. The fabulous
palaces and churches reflect centuries of history in what was a wealthy trading center between Europe and the
Orient. Getting lost in the narrow alleyways is a quintessential part of exploring Venice, but at some point you'll almost
surely end up in Piazza San Marco, where tourists and locals congregate for a coffee or an aperitif. Truly a
remarkable experience that you will never forget!
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AUG 21, 2017 - AUG 27, 2017
Davis Family - Venice, ItalyCAD $3,440 PER PERSON
Trip Summary
Welcome to Venezia!
11:30 AM Arrive in Venice - Venice Water Taxi , Stazione Venezia Santa Lucia, Sample-Voucer.pdf
1:00 PM Check-in to Hotel - Hotel Londra Palace
3:00 PM Explore the Art of Venice - Gallerie dell'Accademia, Collezione Peggy Guggenheim, Punta Della Dogana,Gondola Ride On The Canals Of Venizia
6:00 PM Gondola Ride - Gondola Ride On The Canals Of Venizia
8:00 PM Dinner Reservations - Osteria San Marco
9:00 PM Wine Tasting - La Caravella
1:00 PM Walking Tour - Cà d'Oro, Canal Grande
2:00 PM Visit Piazza San Marco - Piazza San Marco, Basilica di San Marco
3:00 PM Secret Tour of Doge's Palace - Palazzo Ducale
3:00 PM Islands of Venice Boat Tour - Isola di Burano
No Plans for This Day
August 21 - Monday
August 22 - Tuesday
August 27 - End of Sample Itinerary
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August 21 - Monday
Welcome to Venezia!Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon
in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with
Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica,
which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red
roofs.
11:30 AM - Central European TimeArrive in Venice
Arrive at 11:30am to the Venice Train Station. You will make your way to your hotel via water taxi
awaiting your arrival outside the train station.
CONFIRMATION NUMBER
58754902BOOKED THROUGH
Rail EuropeCARRIER
Rail EuropeTRAIN NUMBER
RE55
Venice Water Taxi
Stazione Venezia Santa Lucia30100
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1:00 PM - Central European TimeCheck-in to HotelThis opulent hotel dates from 1860 and has more than 100 windows facing the lagoon. It's a 7-minute
walk from Piazza San Marco and a 17 minute walk from the Grand Canal.
The ornate rooms feature original Biedermeier furniture and fabric-covered walls and overlook either
the city or the lagoon. They come with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and minibars, as well as marble
bathrooms with designer toiletries. Room service is available.
3:00 PM - Central European TimeExplore the Art of VeniceSpend the mid-afternoon viewing the Renaissance masterpieces in Venice's Accademia Gallery.
The Gallerie dell'Accademia is a museum gallery of pre-19th-century art in Venice, northern Italy. It is
housed in the Scuola della Carità on the south bank of the Grand Canal, within the sestiere of
Dorsoduro.
If you have time, you can also admire the modern art at the lovely Peggy Guggenheim museum
nearby.
Sample-Voucer.pdf
Hotel Londra PalaceRiva Degli Schiavoni 4171, Venezia, Veneto, Italia, 30122+39 0415200533
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6:00 PM - Central European TimeGondola RideTake a gondola ride to dinner, and wander the quiet, romantic streets a while after your meal.
You might feel a little touristy, but this a gondola ride near sunset in Venice is truly an experience. You
will feel like you were dropped directly into a movie.
Gallerie dell'AccademiaCampo de la Carità, Venezia, VENETO, ITALIA, 30120+39 041 520 0345
Collezione Peggy GuggenheimDorsoduro 701, Venezia, VENETO, ITALIA, 30123041 240 5411
Punta Della DoganaITALIA
Gondola Ride On The Canals Of VeniziaVenezia, VENETO, ITALIA
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8:00 PM - Central European TimeDinner ReservationsTHE DISHES
Osteria Enoteca San Marco satisfies different palates and different food preferences: meat and fish,
game and seafood as well as vegetable dishes, are offered in a style that combines tradition and
creativity. In constant research and development of materials first, always with absolute quality, the
menus are updated and revolutionized according to the flow of seasons and the market offers.
THE WINES
The deep wine list is the result of a fine selection of national and international staff in contrast to the
common fashions of the moment, with a preference for small producers and local wines.
9:00 PM - Central European TimeWine TastingEnjoy a delightful and authentic Italian wine tasting with a broad palette of varieties and styles. Your
tasting guide will greet you with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and antipasta plates followed with a one
hour tasting of 15 different wines native to the area.
August 22 - Tuesday
1:00 PM - Central European TimeWalking TourExplore the Ca' d'Oro, the grandest of the Renaissance palazzi along the Grand Canal) and churches,
or simply have fun getting lost in the twisting, confounding, unspeakably beautiful back streets of
Venice.
Gondola Ride On The Canals Of VeniziaVenezia, VENETO, ITALIA
Osteria San MarcoCalle Frezzeria, ITALIA, 30124+39 041 528 5242
La CaravellaVia XXII Marzo, 2399+39 041 528901
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2:00 PM - Central European TimeVisit Piazza San MarcoIn the morning, head straight to one of Europe's most beautiful squares, the canalside Piazza San
Marco.
3:00 PM - Central European TimeSecret Tour of Doge's Palace
Cà d'OroCannaregio 3932, Venezia, VENETO, ITALIA, 30121+39 041 520 0345
Canal GrandeCanal Grande, Venice
Piazza San MarcoPiazza San Marco, Venezia, VENETO, ITALIA, 30124
Basilica di San MarcoCalle Canonica, Venezia, VENETO, ITALIA, 30124+39 041 270 8311
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Take the special tour of Doge's Palace at 10:45am for a behind-the-scenes look at Venetian history
and intrigue from its Renaissance days as the world's trading and shipping powerhouse.
The Doge's Palace is a palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and one of the main landmarks of the city
of Venice in northern Italy.
3:00 PM - Central European TimeIslands of Venice Boat Tour
Take off on a ferry for the outlying islands of Murano, where the glass industry started and a bit like a
Venice in miniature, and Burano, a fishing village of riotously colored houses along miniature canals.
It’s about an hour's ride out and back, and you should spend about an hour on each island.
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Palazzo DucalePiazza San Marco, Venezia, VENETO, ITALIA, 30124+39 041 271 5911
CONFIRMATION NUMBER
78498292BOOKED THROUGH
Venice Cruises
Isola di BuranoVenezia, VENETO, ITALIA, 30142
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August 27 - End of Sample Itinerary
No Plans For This Day
Trip Information & Documents
Venice Destination GuideVenice is a city unlike any other. No matter how often you've seen it in photos and films, the real thing
is more dreamlike than you could imagine. With canals where streets should be, water shimmers
everywhere. The fabulous palaces and churches reflect centuries of history in what was a wealthy
trading center between Europe and the Orient. Getting lost in the narrow alleyways is a quintessential
part of exploring Venice, but at some point you'll almost surely end up in Piazza San Marco, where
tourists and locals congregate for a coffee or an aperitif.
Customs and DutiesTravelers from the United States should experience little difficulty clearing customs at any Italian
airport. It may be more difficult to clear customs when returning to the United States, where residents
are normally entitled to a duty-free exemption of $800 on items accompanying them. You'll have to pay
a tax (most often a flat percentage) on the value of everything beyond that limit. When you shop in
Italy, keep all your receipts handy, as customs inspectors may ask to see them as well as the items you
purchased.
Fresh mushrooms, truffles, and fresh fruits and vegetables are forbidden. There are restrictions on
the amount of alcohol allowed in duty-free, too. Generally, you can bring in one liter of wine, beer, or
other alcohol without paying a customs duty; visit the travel area of the Customs and Border Patrol
Travel website for complete information.
Italy requires documentation regarding the background of many antiques and antiquities before these
items are taken out of the country. Under Italian law, some antiquities found on Italian soil are
considered state property, and there are other restrictions on antique artwork. Even if purchased from
a business in Italy, legal ownership of artifacts may be in question if brought into the United States.
Therefore, although they don't necessarily confer ownership, documents such as export permits and
receipts are required when importing such items into the United States.
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Tipping and Money in VeniceTIPPING
In Venice, is in most of northern Italy, tipping is not expected in restaurants, bars, taxis, or for other
services, even for excellent service. The only exception is to tip a bellhop $2.12–$2.66 per bag for
carrying your bags to your room.
PRICES
Prices in Venice are high, but no higher than in Milan or in other European cities and resorts. Within
Venice, there is a substantial difference between prices in the Piazza San Marco area and those in
residential districts such as Cannaregio, Santa Croce, or in the working-class neighborhood of
Castello. Bars and cafés must, by law, post their charges, both for consumption standing at the bar
and for consumption at a table (regardless if there is table service or not). If you are in a bar or café
patronized largely by tourists, you may want to consult the price list before you order or sit down. The
cafés in the Piazza San Marco put on a hefty supplementary charge for music.
ATMS AND BANKS
An ATM (bancomat in Italian) is the easiest way to get euros in Italy. There are numerous ATMs around
Venice, and since there are ATMs at Marco Polo Airport, there is no need to buy euros before you
depart the U.S. Be sure to memorize your PIN in numbers, as ATM keypads in Italy won't always
display letters. Check with your bank to confirm that you have an international PIN (codice segreto)
that will be recognized in the countries you're visiting; to raise your maximum daily withdrawal
allowance; and to learn what your bank's fee is for withdrawing money (Italian banks don't charge
withdrawal fees). Be aware that PINs beginning with a 0 (zero) tend to be rejected in Italy.
Your own bank may charge a fee for using ATMs abroad and/or for the cost of conversion from euros
to dollars. Nevertheless, you can usually get a better rate of exchange at an ATM than you will at a
currency-exchange office or even when changing money inside a bank with a teller, the next-best
option. Whatever the method, extracting funds as you need them is safer than carrying around a large
amount of cash. Finally, it's advisable to carry more than one card that can be used for cash
withdrawal, in case something happens to your main one.
CREDIT CARDS
It's a good idea to inform your credit-card company before you travel, especially if you're going
abroad and don't travel internationally often. Otherwise, the credit-card company might put a hold on
your card owing to unusual activity—not a welcome occurrence halfway through your trip. Record all
your credit-card numbers—as well as the phone numbers to call if your cards are lost or stolen. Keep
these in a safe place, so you're prepared should something go wrong. American Express, MasterCard,
and Visa have general numbers you can call (collect if you're abroad) if your card is lost.
North American toll-free numbers aren’t available from abroad, so be sure to obtain a local number
with area code for any business you may need to contact.
Although it's usually cheaper (and safer) to use a credit card abroad for large purchases (so you can
cancel payments or be reimbursed if there's a problem), note that some credit-card companies and
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the banks that issue them add substantial percentages to all foreign transactions, whether they're in a
foreign currency or not. Check on these fees before leaving home, so there won't be any surprises
when you get the bill. Because of these fees, avoid using your credit card for ATM withdrawals or cash
advances (use a debit or cash card instead).
Venetian merchants prefer MasterCard and Visa, but American Express is usually accepted in popular
tourist destinations. Credit cards aren't accepted everywhere, though; if you want to pay with a credit
card in a small shop, hotel, or restaurant, it's a good idea to make your intentions known early on.
CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE
The euro is the main unit of currency in Italy. Under the euro system there are 100 centesimi (cents) to
the euro. There are coins valued at 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 centesimi as well as 1 and 2 euros. There
are seven notes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 euros. At this writing, 1 euro was worth about 1.35
U.S. dollars.
Post offices exchange currency at good rates, but employees speak limited English, so be prepared.
(Writing your request can help in these cases.)
Even if a currency-exchange booth has a sign promising no commission, rest assured that there's
some kind of huge, hidden fee. You're almost always better off getting foreign currency at an ATM or
exchanging money at a bank or post office.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & VOUCHERS
Sample Voucher Attached.pdf
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