A masterpiece floating on the Adriatic, Venice tops many a must-visit list. Boarding a private motorboat on the edge of the city, you’ll arrive in style at Riva degli Schiavoni, and your guide will lead you to St Mark’s Square. Here, you can admire the wonderful St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace next door. Their orient-infused Byzantine Gothic architecture will whet your appetite for more.

And there’s no better way to explore Venice than with a romantic gondola trip – an optional 30-minute ride (payable locally) is available just after arrival in St Mark’s Square. You’ll then have free time for exploring this enchanting city, and perhaps to find somewhere to have lunch. If you fancy something really typical, locals love their cicchetti – Venetian tapas.

In the afternoon, there’s an optional one-hour lagoon trip, (payable locally) accompanied by your guide, or the chance to roam around yourself.

• Optional gondola and lagoon trips available for an extra charge
• Transfer from the coach park to the centre is by boat
• Pick-up times are a rough guide only and can vary due to reasons out of our control. With this in mind, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your allocated pick-up time, and allow for slight delays
• Not suitable for wheelchairs
• Bring suitable footwear
• Admissions not included
• Food and drinks not included
• Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
• Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
• Bring a hat
• Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
• Bring money for extras or gratuities
• Total duration includes transport.
• Not recommended for families with small children - long drive