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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.


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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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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