excursion to Venice by elsebeth
There are several companies that will take you on a day trip to venice. You leave in the morning about 7.30 ( earlier if they pick you up at the hotel, and come home about 20.00. The trip over takes about 2½ hours and its a pleasant trip. well it usually is but on the way home when I went there there was too much wind and people got sick on the boat.You get to spend 7 hours in Venice. Upon arrival we go for awalk, to the St. Marco's Square passing near to the famous Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sights, St. Marco's Campanile, "The Golden Basilica"... The sightseeing is followed by a visit to the famous glassworks of Murano.You can then chose to follow the guide or go on your own and explore the town by yourself. I would recommend the last option as you obviously get to see a lot more by yourself. You always have the opertunity to meet up with the guides who are carrying yellow umbrellas.
In the afternoon there is possibility of a unique gondola ride or joining the Grand Canal Tour, and plenty of time for a walk to the Rialto bridge through the main road with its thousands of small shops with the famous masks. On the way back the duty free shop is on board. Price includes trip to Venice, sightseeing, visiting the Murano glassworks, guide and return transfer to your hotel. the price is about 440 kn for adults first child free and next half price.. ohh do i sound like a guide or what?:-)
