Sightseeings Visits and excursions in Venice.

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1 Sightseeings Visits and excursions in Venice. HIGH SEASON 2015 SIGHTSEEING, VISITS AND EXCURSIONS IN VENICE We feature monolingual walking tours in Venice, Gondola Rides or half day excursion in the surroundings of Venice (Murano, Burano e Torcello) for small groups who desire to discover the cultural heritage and the local traditions. We offer skip the line access to museums and cultural sites, with professional and authorized local guides.

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4 INDEX General Information... 1 Tour Highlights...2 QUICK CONSULTATION TOUR CHARTS City Centre Tours...4 Gondola Rides & Venetian Lagoon...8 Italian Cuisine...10 Combined Tours TOUR DESCRIPTIONS City Centre Tours T1 AM Walking Tour of Venice...13 T2 AM The Doge s Palace...13 T3 PM The Golden Basilica...14 T4 PM Discover Venice...14 T6 PM Ghost & Legends...15 T7 PM Venetian Savors...15 TA2 PM The Oriental Atmosphere of Venice (spiece & coffee)...16 TL1 AM - PM The Treasures of St. Mark s Cathedral...16 TL2 AM - PM St. Mark s Cathedral from top view Gondola Rides & Venetian Lagoon TA AM - T5 PM - T8 PM Gondola Ride TB1 PM Gondola Serenade...18 TB2 PM Gondola Serenade with dinner...18 TS1 AM - PM Murano, Burano & Torcello...19 Cooking Lesson NEW! TAC1 AM Cooking Class in Venice...20 Combined Tours T12 AM Ducal Venice...20 T123 AM Absolute Venice T23 AM Inside Venice T48 PM Discover Venice & Gondola Ride...22 T54 PM Gondola Ride & Discover Venice...22 Company Profile & Working Policy...23 Staff

5 City Centre T1 WALKING TOUR OF VENICE 28 Have a walk outdoors through the most characteristic and important place for the history of Venice. An essential tour for the understanding of Venice! ST. MARK S SQUARE ST. MARK S BASILICA & BAPTISTERY DUCAL PALACE CAMPO SS. JOHN & PAUL (ALL EXTERNAL VISITS) LOCAL TOUR GUIDE 9:00 AM : 8:45 AM TOURIST OFFICE IN ST. MARK S SQUARE T1 AM after approximately 1hour 30 minutes ends in St Mark s Square T2 THE DOGE S PALACE 39 A special tour to discover the masterpieces of Palazzo Ducale with expert local guides! DUCAL PALACE LOCAL TOUR GUIDE ENTRANCE TICKETS 10:45 AM : 10:30 AM AT YEX EXCHANGE OFFICE IN ST. MARK S T2 AM after approximately 1.15 hours ends in St Mark s Square 4

6 City Centre T 3 THE GOLDEN BASILICA 24 A guided tour in one of the most majestic cathedrals of the world! ST. MARK S BASILICA LOCAL TOUR GUIDE ENTRANCE TICKETS 12:00 PM : 11:50 AM AT YEX EXCHANGE OFFICE IN ST. MARK S T3 PM after approximately 1 hours ends in St Mark s Square T 4 DISCOVER VENICE 24 Take a relaxing afternoon tour of the best hidden pearls of city centre! LA FENICE THEATRE (OUTSIDE) LA SCALA DEL BOVOLO RIALTO BRIDGE GRAN CANAL LOCAL TOUR GUIDE 3:45 PM : 3:30 PM PALAZZINA SELVA - VENICE PAVILION NEAR ALILAGUNA STOP IN SAN MARCO ROYAL GARDENS T4 PM after approximately 1h 20 minutes ends close to Rialto 5

7 City Centre T 6 GHOST & LEGENDS 26 This insider tour of Venice takes you on an unusual walk around the Castello and Cannaregio districts after dark. RIALTO AREA CANNAREGIO CASTELLO LOCAL TOUR GUIDE 8:00 PM : 7:45 PM AT SAN BARTOLOMEO SQUARE T6 PM after approximately 1h 45 minutes ends in the Castello area T 7 VENETIAN SAVORS 49 Visit Venice city centre by night out of the beaten! NIGHT WALKING TOUR OF VENICE LOCAL TOUR GUIDE APERITIF 6:00 PM : AT 5.50 PM IN ST. BARTOLOMEO SQUARE, NEAR THE STATUE OF CARLO GOLDONI T7 PM ends after approximately 1 h 45 minutes. 6

8 City Centre T A2 This tour will take you into those areas of the city where nowadays it s still possible to plunge into the fascinating atmospheres of the orient. CAMPO SAN BARTOLOMEO CAMPIELLO DEL MILION CANNAREGIO THE ORIENTAL ATMOSPHERE OF VENICE (SPICES & COFFEE) ENTRANCE TICKETS 1 ESPRESSO PER PERSON TA2 PM ends after approximately 2 hours PM : 2:20 PM AT SAN BARTOLOMEO SQUARE 36,50 T L1 - THE TREASURES OF ST. MARK S CATHEDRAL 23 This tour will lead you to the discovery, via an exclusive itinerary not available to other visitors, of the magnificent and lesser known treasures of St. Mark s Cathedral. ST. MARK S CATHEDRAL THE BAPTISTERY AND THE ZEN CHAPEL OF ST. MARK LOCAL TOUR GUIDE AM, PM, 2.45 PM OR PM : AM, PM, 2.30 PM OR 3.45 PM IN VENETO INSIDE INFO- DESK LOCATED AT SAN CLEMENTE DOOR TL1 AM - PM ends after approximately 1 hours T L2 - ST. MARK S CATHEDRAL FROM TOP VIEW This tour will lead you to the discovery, via an exclusive itinerary not available to other visitors, of the magnificent and lesser known treasures of St. Mark s Cathedral. 22 ST. MARK S MUSEUM THE BAPTISTERY AND THE ZEN CHAPEL OF ST. MARK LOCAL TOUR GUIDE AM AND AT 1.45 PM : 9.45 AM, 1.30 PM AT VENETO INSIDE INFO- DESK LOCATED AT SAN CLEMENTE DOOR TL2 AM - PM ends after approximately 45 minutes 7

9 Gondola Rides & Venetian Lagoon TA T5 T8 GONDOLA RIDES An unforgettable tour not to be missed! Discover Venice on board of a gondola! 35 VENICE CANALS GONDOLA RIDE AT OR AT 2.45 PM OR 5.05 PM AT PALAZZINA SELVA - VENICE PAVILION NEAR ALILAGUNA STOP IN SAN MARCO ROYAL GARDENS AM (TA AM) OR 3.00 PM (T5 PM) OR PM (T8 PM) TA AM, T5 PM and T8 PM after approximately 35 minutes TB1 GONDOLA SERENADE (GONDOLA RIDE WITH MUSIC) 47 Sit back and relax as your private gondolier serenades you and glide around the Grand Canal, seeing colorful boats fred by gorgeous Gothic palaces! VENICE CANALS 35-MINUTES PRIVATE GONDOLA RIDE WITH A SINGING GONDOLIER 6.30 PM AND 7.30 PM 6.20 PM AND 7.20 PM AT THE SANTA MARIA DEL GIGLIO GONDOLA STATION T9 PM after approximately 35 minutes ends at the Gondola Station. TB2 GONDOLA SERENADE WITH DINNER 98,50 For the quintessential Venetian experience, take a serenaded gondola ride on the canals of Venice, followed by dinner! VENICE CANALS 35 MINUTES PRIVATE GONDOLA RIDE WITH A SINGING GONDOLIER DINNER 7.30 PM AND 8.30 PM 7.20 PM AND 8.20 PM AT THE SANTA MARIA DEL GIGLIO GONDOLA STATION TB2 PM ends after approximately 2 hours. 8

10 Gondola Rides & Venetian Lagoon TS1 - MURANO, BURANO & TORCELLO Explore the fous islands of the Venice lagoon! You ll watch glass-blowers at work on Murano, shop for lace on Burano and visit Venice s first church on the tranquil island of Torcello. 23 MURANO BURANO TORCELLO LOCAL TOUR GUIDE TRANSPORT BY BOAT 9.30 AM AND 2.30 PM 9.10 AM AND 2.10 PM AT YELLOW DESK LOCATED ON THE RIVA DEGLI SCHIAVONI TS1 AM - PM after approximately 4 hours ends at the Gondola Station 9

11 Italian Cuisine Only for food lovers TAC1 COOKING CLASS IN VENICE Take some time during your stay in Venice to follow an half-day cooking lesson to learn and taste the real Venetian food. 183 RESTAURANT AI ASSASSINI LOCAL CHEF AM 9.45 AM CENTRE TOP OF RIALTO BRIDGE TAC1 AM ends after approximately 4 hours 10

12 Combined Tours T12 DUCAL VENICE See the top Venice attractions in a short space of time on this comprehensive Best of Venice walking tour! 61 T1 WALKING TOUR OF VENICE T2 DOGE S PALACE ENTRANCE TICKETS LOCAL TOUR GUIDE 9.00AM 8.45 AM INSIDE THE TOURIST OFFICE IN ST. MARK S SQUARE T12 AM ends after approximately 2h 50 minutes T123 ABSOLUTE VENICE - THE MOST COMPLETE TOUR OF VENICE Experience the highlights of Venice on a half-day sightseeing tour that combines three best-selling Venice tours! 83 T1 WALKING TOUR OF VENICE T2 DOGE S PALACE T3 ST. MARK S BASILICA ENTRANCE TICKETS LOCAL TOUR GUIDE 9.00 AM 8.45 AM INSIDE THE TOURIST OFFICE IN ST. MARK S SQUARE T123 AM after approximately 4 hours ends in St Mark s Square 11

13 Combined Tours T 23 INSIDE VENICE This Super Saver includes the visit to the two best of Venice s sites: the Doge s Palace and the Golden Basilica! 57 T2 DOGE S PALACE T3 ST. MARK S BASILICA ENTRANCE TICKETS LOCAL TOUR GUIDE AM AM AT YEX EXCHANGE OFFICE IN ST. MARK S T23 AM after approximately 2 h 15 minutes ends in St Mark s Square T 48 DISCOVER VENICE & GONDOLA RIDE A unique sensory experience with a special tasting tour in the Tuscan countryside! 50 T4 DISCOVER VENICE LA FENICE THEATRE (OUTSIDE), LA SCALA DEL BOVOLO, RIALTO BRIDGE T8 GONDOLA RIDE LOCAL TOUR GUIDE GONDOLA RIDE 3.45 PM 3.30 PM PALAZZINA SELVA VENICE PAVILION NEAR ALILAGUNA T48 PM after approximately 2 hours ends at the station Vallaresso (Dogana) T 54 GONDOLA RIDE & DISCOVER VENICE If it s your first time in Venice, see all the highlights of this magical city on a combination walking tour of Venice s narrow streets and a gondola tour on the Grand Canal. 50 T5 GONDOLA RIDE T4 DISCOVER VENICE LA FENICE THEATRE (OUTSIDE), LA SCALA DEL BOVOLO, RIALTO BRIDGE LOCAL TOUR GUIDE GONDOLA RIDE 3.00 PM 2.45 PM PALAZZINA SELVA VENICE PAVILION NEAR ALILAGUNA T54 PM after approximately 2 hours ends at the station Vallaresso (Dogana) 12

14 T1 WALKING TOUR OF VENICE T2 THE DOGE S PALACE Have a walk outdoors through the most characteristic and important place for the history of Venice. An essential tour for the understanding of Venice!! Piazza San Marco Origins, history and description of the main monuments: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie. Santa Maria Formosa History and anecdotes related tto this wonderful and characteristic square. Cpo St. Giovanni e Paolo The Pantheon of Venice, the great School of Charity, the captains of fortune. Marco Polo, House and Malibran Theatre Anecdotes and past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice. Return to San Marco through the mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and the main street for the city shopping. 28,00 0/5 free of charge St. Mark s Square St. Mark s Basilica & Baptistery Ducal Palace Cpo Ss. John & Paul *All External Visits Local tour guide Daily at 9.00 At 8.45 inside the tourist office in St. Mark s Square n 71/F, close to the Correr Museum English, Spanish, German, French: Daily Portuguese Monday and Friday T1 AM after approximately 1hour 30 minutes ends in St Mark s Square A special tour to discover the masterpieces of Palazzo Ducale with expert local guides! The Palazzo Ducale represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. You ll live it together with a Guide that will show you the halls of power, plunging you in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately following centuries. You ll be surprised of the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, you will relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the fous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, fous for hosting Giacomo Casanova. An unforgettable tour not to be missed! 39,00 0/5 free of charge Ducal Palace Entrance tickets Local tour guide Daily at At at Yex exchange office, under the clock tower in St. Mark s Square English, Spanish, German, French: Daily Portuguese Monday and Friday T2 AM after approximately 1.15 hours ends in St Mark s Square 13

15 T3 THE GOLDEN BASILICA T4 DISCOVER VENICE A guided tour in one of the most majestic cathedrals of the world! On this tour, escorted by a Tour Guide prepared in accordance with the Curia of Venice, enjoy a full visit of this masterpiece of byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy, you ll have the pleasure to admire beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while our guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. Admire The Pala d oro, exquisite exple of the byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones; enjoy the view of the Treasury, a splendor of the religious art collected along the centuries. 24,00 0/5 free of charge St. Mark s Basilica Local tour guide Entrance tickets Daily at 12.00, except Sundays and religious holidays or special events At at Yex exchange office, under the clock tower in St. Mark s Square English, Spanish, German, French: Daily Portuguese Monday and Thursday T3 PM after approximately 1 hour ends in St Mark s Square Take a relaxing afternoon tour of the best hidden pearls of city centre! The perfect way to complete the visit of St Mark s area! During this walk our guide will let you know with anecdotes and real historical events the real life of Venetians, from the past to nowadays. Meanwhile you will discover some hidden pearls going through the narrow streets, this route is called Minor Venice. Itinerary comprehends the exterior of the fous Teatro La Fenice, of the beautiful Scala del Bovolo, of Grand Canal and Rialto that you will see from a spectacular point of view. 24,00 0/1 free of charge La Fenice Theatre (outside) La Scala Del Bovolo Rialto Bridge Gran Canal Local tour guide Daily at 3.45 At 3.30 Palazzina Selva Venice Pavillon near Alilaguna Stop in San Marco Royal Gardens Daily: English & French Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun: Spanish Mon/Fri: German NOTES - The tour does not include the explanation of the San Mark s Square. - Not operating in case of bad weather conditions. T4 PM after approximately 1h 20 minutes ends close to Rialto 14

16 T6 GHOST & LEGENDS T7 VENETIAN SAVORS This insider tour of Venice takes you on an unusual walk around the Castello and Cannaregio districts after dark. Have an evening walk to discover unusual itineraries accompanied by tales of the rich tradition of legends and anecdotes of a city with ancient culture. You ll hear typical tales and stories of the Castello and Cannaregio areas, but much more as well. The route is variable, tended to avoid big concentration of tourists and be immersed in an intimate and quiet atmosphere, helped by the twilight and darkness. 26,00 0/5 free of charge Rialto Area Cannaregio Castello Local tour guide Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8.00 At 7.45 at San Bartolomeo Square, near the statue of Carlo Goldoni Tue/Fri/Sat: English Tue: Spanish Fri: German Sat: French T6 PM after approximately 1h 45 minutes ends in the Castello area. Visit Venice city centre by night out of the beaten! During this unusual tour in Venice you can immerse yourself in the rustic and genuine atmosphere that characterizes the wine bars and osterie of Venice - called bacari - and feel like a true Venetian during the happy hour in Venice. Practiced both during the week and at weekends, happy hour in Venice, Italy is a time for socializing and relaxation. Sipping an aperitif or fine local wine, accompanied by the typical cicchetti - tasty snacks - the inhabitants of Venice and of the nearby mainland meet before dinner. Similar to Spanish tapas, cicchetti appetizers are a typical characteristic of Venice during happy hour, a true speciality Venetian cuisine and a wine tasting tour in Venice that cannot be missed during your stay... Small croutons, meat cooked on a spit, savoury pastries and typical dishes, hot or cold, fried or not: cicchetti are the perfect ingredient to make your bacaro happy hour drink the best in Venice! 3 Venetian bars: 1 chiccheto and 1 glass of wine per person for each bar 49,00 0/5 free of charge Night walking tour of Venice Local tour guide Aperitif Tuesday, Friday, Saturday at At 5.50 in St. Bartolomeo Square, near the statue of Carlo Goldoni BLACKOUT DATES 18th July English: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday Germany: Friday Spanish: Tuesday French: Saturday T7 PM ends after approximately 1 h 45 minutes. 15

17 TA2 THE ORIENTAL ATMOSPHERE OF VENICE (SPICES & COFFEE) TL1 - THE TREASURES OF ST. MARK S CATHEDRAL This tour will take you into those areas of the city where nowadays it s still possible to plunge into the fascinating atmospheres of the orient. Venice has always been a unique crucible of races and religions coexisting whilst maintaining their uniqueness in mutual respect. You will start from Cpo San Bartolomeo, next to Rialto Bridge, an area that has been hosting for centuries a traditional market with the characteristic Middle-Eastern souk arrangement. But the real spiritual start of the tour will be Cpitiello del Milion, where Marco Polo s house once stood and from where he set off on his epic journey towards the Orient. You will then continue towards the sestriere of Cannaregio, admiring along the way the Church of the Abbey of Misericordia and the Madonna dell orto, the meeting point of both Oriental and Tintoretto Renaissance culture, who had his atelier here. In this aerea you will immerse yourself into the real Oriental atmosphere and admire the Palazzo del Cmello, the statues of Mori and the oldest ghetto in the world, still inhabited by the Jewish community of Venice. Inside one of the most characteristic and historic coffee roasting houses of Venice, you will savour unique coffee: exhilarated by intense scents, you will taste the best coffee blends in Venice. 36,50 min. 2 pax required BOOKING DEADLINE: 72 HRS NO CHILDREN Cpo San Bartolomeo Cpiello del Milion Cannaregio Entrance tickets 1 Espresso This tour will lead you to the discovery, via an exclusive itinerary not available to other visitors, of the magnificent and lesser known treasures of St. Mark s Cathedral. From the start of the visit you will feel privileged. You will be comfortably seated in the center of the cathedral and you will listen to a description of the fascinating and thousand year long history of St. Mark s Cathedral in Venice. After the history introduction the visit will continue to 2 locations usually closed to the public, the Baptistery and the Zen Chapel, and the treasure of St. Mark and to the golden Pall that is considered one of the most precious objects in the world. 23 0/5 free of charge St. Mark s Cathedral The Baptistery and the Zen Chapel of St. Mark Local tour guide Daily at 11.00, 12.15, 2.45 or 4.00, except Mondays and Sundays, religious holidays and special events At 10.45, 12.00, 2.30 or 3.45 in Veneto Inside info-desk located at San Clemente door (main entrance on the right) English and Italian TL1 AM ends after approximately 1 hours Monday, Friday, Saturday at 2.30 At 2.20 in St. Bartolomeo Square, near the statue of Carlo Goldoni BLACKOUT DATES 18th July English and French TA2 PM ends after approximately 2 hours. 16

18 TL2 - ST. MARK S CATHEDRAL FROM TOP VIEW TA T5 T8 GONDOLA RIDE This tour will lead you to the discovery, via an exclusive itinerary not available to other visitors, of the magnificent and lesser known treasures of St. Mark s Cathedral. A new and exclusive itinerary that will lead you to the discovery of the precious mosaics of St. Mark s Cathedral and its fous bronze horses and enthral you with the emotions of a unique panoric view of St Mark s square. Everyone knows of the fous Venice St. Mark s Cathedral, but this will lead you to the discovery of the history and the art techniques of the wonderful Venice s Cathedral from a different perspective from above. 22 0/5 free of charge St. Mark s Museum The Baptistery and the Zen Chapel of St. Mark Local tour guide Daily at and at 1.45, except Monday, Sunday, religious holidays and special events At 9.45, 1.30 at Veneto Inside info-desk located at San Clemente door (main entrance on the right) English and Italian TL2 AM ends after approximately 45 minutes An unforgettable tour not to be missed! Discover Venice on board of a gondola! The best way to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of a city built on water is on board a gondola. Gliding through Venice s Grand Canal and minor canals, you ll be introduced to the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens and warehouses lining the city s liquid streets. Embarking on a gondola (up to 6 people per gondola) and 35 minutes ride on the grand canal (St. Maria della Salute s area) and minor canals (Fenice area). Ideal for photographers! 35,00 0/1 free of charge Gondola Ride through canals Daily at (TA AM) or 3.00 (T5 PM) or (T8 PM) At or at 2.45 or 5.05 Palazzina Selva Venice Pavilion near Alilaguna Stop in San Marco Royal Gardens BLACKOUT DATES 18th July and 6th September NOTES - No explanation during the ride - Not operating in case of bad weather conditions. TA AM, T5 PM and T8 PM after approximately 35 minutes 17

19 TB1 GONDOLA SERENADE (GONDOLA RIDE WITH MUSIC) TB2 GONDOLA SERENADE WITH DINNER Sit back and relax as your private gondolier serenades you and glide around the Grand Canal, seeing colorful boats fred by gorgeous Gothic palaces! Soak up the romance of Venice on a 35-minute private gondola ride! The elegant gondola boat seats between 2 and 4 people, meaning it s a perfect intimate experience for just you and your special someone, or a small fily group. As your gondolier serenades you with Italian songs and punts you around the canals, look out at Venice s elegant palaces, buildings and boats. Your route includes the captivating Grand Canal as well as several atmospheric side canals. 47 min. 4 pax to run Venice canals 35-minutes private gondola ride with a singing gondolier Daily at 6.30 and 7.30 At 6.20 and 7.20 at the Santa Maria del Giglio Gondola Station, near Hotel Gritti Palace BLACKOUT DATES 18th July and 6th September NOTES - No explanations during the ride - Not operating in case of bad weather conditions. TB1 PM after approximately 35-minutes ends at the Gondola Station. For the quintessential Venetian experience, take a serenaded gondola ride on the canals of Venice, followed by dinner! With this excursion you can see Venice from a different perspective, and take part of its magical atmosphere. Gondolas accompanied with local musicians float along the fascinating Gran Canal: the glittering images of the sumptuoses palaces in the water will remain forever in your memories. After this tour you will enjoy a dinner of three courses at the restaurant Al Giglio (one soft drinks and coffee per person are included, wine is not included). 98,50 min. 4 pax to run Venice canals 35-minutes private gondola ride with a singing gondolier Dinner Daily at 7.30 and 8.30 At 7.20 and 8.20 at the Santa Maria del Giglio Gondola Station, near Hotel Gritti Palace BLACKOUT DATES 18th July and 6th September NOTES - No explanations during the ride - Not operating in case of bad weather conditions. TB2 PM ends after approximately 2 hours. 18

20 T S1 MURANO, BURANO & TORCELLO Explore the fous islands of the Venice lagoon! You ll watch glass-blowers at work on Murano, shop for lace on Burano and visit Venice s first church on the tranquil island of Torcello. After sailing past the island of San Giorgio maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant Elena and the lido fous beach resort, the boat arrives at Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Here you have 40 minutes for a visit to one of the factories, and discover the magic of the glass. The second stop will be at the picturesque island of burano, fous not only for its lace, but also for the fisherman s houses painted in bright colors. The stop will last about 30 minutes. After a short sail, you will reach Torcello, the earliest centre of civilization in the lagoon. Only the Cathedral with its magnificent mosaics and the church of Santa Fosca remains as the testimony of its former glory. This stop lasts about 30 minutes. Then the boat will make its way back to St. Mark s Square. 23 min. 8 pax to run Half day excursion 0/1 free of charge Children 2/5: 50% discount Murano, Burano & Torcello Local tour guide Transport by boat Daily at 9.30 and 2.30 At 9.10 and 2.10 at yellow desk located on the Riva degli Schiavoni, at the feet of Ponte della Paglia and at the corner with Calle degli Albanesi. BLACKOUT DATES 24th May only AM, 7th June, 18th July and 6th September English, Spanish, French, German, Italian. TS1 AM - PM after approximately 4 hours ends at the Gondola Station 19

21 TAC1 COOKING CLASS IN VENICE T 12 DUCAL VENICE Take some time during your stay in Venice to follow an halfday cooking lesson to learn and taste the real Venetian food. You will enjoy the traditions and the history preparing typical Venetian dishes and tasting the fous regional wines. Everything will start from Rialto Market, where you will discover the vibrant life of everyday, wandering the stalls of fruit, vegetable and fresh fish. You ll buy what necessary for the lesson, having lunch at the end of your mission, including a delicious wine tasting at the fous restaurant Ai Assassini. Fish, meat and vegetarian menu must be specified at the moment of the booking. 183,00 min. 2 pax required Booking deadline: 72 hours No reduction LOCATION Restaurant Ai Assassini Local chef Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at See the top Venice attractions in a short space of time on this comprehensive Best of Venice walking tour! 61,00 0/5 free of charge T1 Walking Tour of Venice T2 Doge s Palace Entrance tickets Local tour guide Daily at 9.00 At 8.45 inside the tourist office in St. Mark s Square n 71/F, close to the Correr Museum Daily: English, Spanish, German, French Portuguese: Monday and Friday T12 AM ends after approximately 2 h 50 minutes At 9.45 centre top of Rialto Bridge English and Italian. TAC1 AM ends after approximately 4 hours The tour can be confirmed only upon availability of the restaurant. 20

22 T123 ABSOLUTE VENICE - THE MOST COMPLETE TOUR OF VENICE T 23 INSIDE VENICE Experience the highlights of Venice on a half-day sightseeing tour that combines three best-selling Venice tours! 83,00 0/5 free of charge T1 Walking Tour of Venice T2 Doge s Palace T3 St. Mark s Basilica Entrance tickets Local tour guide Daily at 9.00, except Sundays, religious holidays or special events At 8.45 inside the tourist office in St. Mark s Square n 71/F, close to the Correr Museum English, Spanish, German, French Portuguese: Mondays and Fridays T123 AM after approximately 4 hours minutes ends in St Mark s Square This Super Saver includes the visit to the two best of Venice s sites: the Doge s Palace and the Golden Basilica! 57,00 0/5 free of charge T2 Doge s Palace T3 St. Mark s Basilica Entrance tickets Local tour guide Daily at 10.45, except Sundays, religious holidays or special events At at Yex exchange office, under the clock tower in St. Mark s Square Daily: English, Spanish, German, French Portuguese: Mondays and Fridays T23 AM after approximately 2h 15 minutes ends in St. Mark s Square 21

23 T 48 DISCOVER VENICE & GONDOLA RIDE T 54 GONDOLA RIDE & DISCOVER VENICE If it s your first time in Venice, see all the highlights of this magical city on a combination walking tour of Venice s narrow streets and a gondola tour on the Grand Canal. 50,00 0/1 free of charge T4 Discover Venice - La Fenice Theatre (outside), La Scala Del Bovolo, Rialto Bridge T8 Gondola Ride Local tour guide Gondola Ride Daily at 3.45 At 3.30 Palazzina Selva Venice Pavilion near Alilaguna Stop in San Marco Royal Gardens BLACKOUT DATES 6th September Daily: English & French Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun: Spanish Mon/Fri: German NOTE Not operating in case of bad weather conditions T48 PM after approximately 2 hours ends at the station Vallaresso (Dogana) If it s your first time in Venice, see all the highlights of this magical city on a combination walking tour of Venice s narrow streets and a gondola tour on the Grand Canal. 50,00 0/1 free of charge T5 Gondola Ride T4 Discover Venice - La Fenice Theatre (outside), La Scala Del Bovolo, Rialto Bridge Local tour guide Gondola Ride Daily at 3.00 At 2.45 Palazzina Selva Venice Pavilion near Alilaguna Stop in San Marco Royal Gardens BLACKOUT DATES 6th September Daily: English & French Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun: Spanish Mon/Fri: German NOTE Not operating in case of bad weather conditions T54 PM after approximately 2 hours ends at the Gondola Station Dogana, calle Vallaresso 22

24 VATICAN MUSEUMS - SELECTED PARTNER COMPANY PROFILE THE HOLDING CARRANI GROUP PROPOSES VAST AND DIFFERENT OFFERS THAT COVER WHOLE ITALY. A large selection of travel solution for every target of groups and individuals. An unlimited ount of services to visit the major cities and other favourite locations, with particular attention towards regional gastronomy and culture. A large organization, equipped with flexibility and customer oriented HOSTING WORLD TRAVELERS IN ITALY, SINCE 1925 Carrani Tours history begins in 1925 following a brilliant idea of the founder Mr. Benedetto De Angelis. The idea was to provide a structured offering for guided visits of Rome. Carrani Tours in fact, obtained the license number one as bus operator for touring purposes. Since then Carrani Tours has slowly built a network of tours and visits in major destinations becoming a leading company in Italy. Today Carrani Tours is still owned by the founding fily and employs 60 staff members. In 2009 Carrani Tours acquired shares of a North American Tour Operator and operates in North America by the ne of Ciao Italy & Carrani Tours, establishing the brand in the US market. Carrani Tours offers products and services throughout the entire territory of Italy operating with passion and professionalism. Providing travel solutions for individuals and groups, specializing in the cities of art with attention to culture, history and regional gastronomy, incentive travel, leisure travel, guided visits in special interest destinations, conferences and events. Carrani has a strong presence in other markets such as Canada, Australia, Europe, South and Central America with focus on Argentina, Mexico and the new emerging market: Brazil, where it is present since 2008 BANK DETAILS CARRANI TOURS BY ESCURSIONI ITALIANE SRL BANCA CARIGE ITALIA SPA IBAN: IT 14 S SWIFT: CARIITGG ADDRESS: VIA BISSOLATI, ROME INTESA SAN PAOLO SPA IBAN: IT 62 U SWIFT: BCITITMM ADDRESS: VIA PAISIELLO, ROME HOPING WE COULD SATISFY ALL YOUR REQUESTS. PLS DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US IN CASE YOU NEED ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. WORKING WITH US We provide you a large selection of products, with professional approach and passion. Our staff will always be at your disposal to suggest you the best solution. Your clients will never be alone, we ll be your eyes and hands during their trip. SERVICES Expert in fit & group travel, Carrani tours is ready to provide the best solution possible to every target. Tour operator Ticketing: trains, boats, museums, attractions Customized itineraries for groups & individuals Italy city sightseeing Private luxury cars Gourmet tours, sports packages Hotels, villas HEADQUARTERS INDUSTRY TYPE MAIN COUNTRIES COMPANY SIZE 2011 REVENUE 26 MILLIONS FOUNDED ROME CITY, ITALY LEISURE, TRAVEL & TOURISM PRIVATE COMPANY SOUTH AMERICA, CANADA, USA, AUSTRALIA 70 EMPLOYEES WORKING POLICY In order to avoid problems with your fit eservations, we would like to remind you our policy regarding bookings and cancellations: Complaints have to be received by mail or fax within 60 days from date of the last service provided by Carrani, so we could reply in the most accurate way. Please take note that, every time you send us an / fax requesting our services, we will always reply in writting. If you request a particular htl that it is not available, we will confirm a similar option (to the requested one). In case of cancellation, we will send an /fax as confirmation of the cancellation. If you do not receive this confirmation it would means that for us the booking is still operative. So if our provider charges us no show penalites, we will charge you the se penalties. We inform all clients that rates do not includes the city tax in Florence, Rome, Venice. This tax will be paid directly form clients at the reception hotel desk at the arrival or at the check out according to the local city board procedure. We remind you that tax will change according to hotel category. Please kindly inform travellers before departure. All services must be paid before the pax arrival (at least 7 days before, maximum 15 days, depending on the service 23

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27 CARRANI STAFF PRESIDENT AND OWNER Mr. Paolo Delfini GENERAL MANAGER Mrs. Chiara Gigliotti - gigliotti.c@carrani.com INCOMING DEPARTMENT incoming@carrani.com FIT BOOKINGS MANAGER & CUSTOMER CARE Mrs. Rosanna Mandina - mandina.r@carrani.com FIT BOOKINGS Ms. Valentina Bellini - bellini.v@carrani.com Mrs. Alessandra Paolino - paolino.p@carrani.com Mr. Matteo Di Donato - didonato.m@carrani.com Ms. Flavia Ermini - ermini.f@carrani.com Ms. Claudia Tafuri - tafuri.c@carrani.com Mr. Victor Menendez - menendez.v@carrani.com Ms. Lucilla Rosati - rosati.l@carrani.com ONLINE BOOKINGS Ms. Federica Fidaleo - fidaleo.f@carrani.com GROUPS & INCENTIVE BOOKINGS Mrs. Giusy Giovannetti - giovannetti.g@carrani.com FIT & GROUPS Mrs. Daniza Memmo - memmo.d@carrani.com HOTELS CONTRACT MANAGER Mrs. Simona Fulgenzi - fulgenzi.s@carrani.com SALES MANAGER Mrs. Daniela Cassoni - daniela@carrani.com PRODUCT MANAGER Ms. Letizia Cicconetti - cicconetti.l@carrani.com RECEPTION Ms. Barbara Riviello - segreteria@carrani.com SIGHTSEEING DEPARTMENT - I LOVE ROME viaggi@carrani.com SIGHTSEEING MANAGERS Mr. Claudio Nizzi - nizzi.c@carrani.com Ms. Marta Canale - canale.m@carrani.com SIGHTSEEING BOOKINGS booking@carrani.com Mrs. Anselmo Elisa Ms. Gabriella Panico OPERATION operation@carrani.com Mrs. Carla Doria Mr. Ruggero Delfini Ms. Daniela di Pascasio Ms. Stefania Greco Ms. Veronica di Pirro SALES ROMA salesroma@carrani.com Ms. Marta Canale Mrs. Laura La Polla Mrs. Monica Popa ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTING MANAGER Mr. Paolo Salvati - salvati.p@carrani.com OPERATION Mrs. Patrizia Scalzi - scalzi.p@carrani.com Mrs. Daniela Uggenti - uggenti.d@carrani.com Mrs. Donatella Maffeo - maffeo.d@carrani.com Mrs. Maria Cristina Fiori - fiori.c@carrani.com COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT comunicazione@carrani.com Ms. Eugenia Delfini Mr. Martín Tartara Mr. Nicola Nunziata HEADQUARTERS Escursioni Italiane S.r.l. Via I. Pettinengo, Rome P.IVA C.F Phone Fax TOURS & EXCURSIONS Via V.E.Orlando, Rome Phone Fax USA OFFICE Ciao Italy & Carrani Tours 1368 Clove Road Staten Island New York Phone info@ciaoitalytours.com

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