“Streets filled with water. Please advise.”
telegram from writer richard benchley to his publisher in ny on arrival in venice
Deluxe, custom guided touring in and around Venice. We’ll build an itinerary together around your interests in food, wine, art and history, as well as your pace, style of travel and budget.
Background
Venice is the surreal and magical confection built on poles sunken into a lagoon.
For much of its history it was the one of the richest and most powerful cities in Europe….and it shows. Venetian palaces have few architectural rivals, and its sumptuous fabrics, colorful blown glass and jewelry astonish.
The oldest cafe in Italy sits on the prettiest square in Italy in what most people would say is the most beautiful country in Europe. How can you go wrong?
Tour Options
You can see Venice with us as a single-day walking tour, as a cruise excursion tour, as a brief visit from Florence, Bologna or Milan by train, or as part of a longer itinerary in Italy.
Pricing
Each tour is custom-made, so the final price depends on the class of hotels you choose, entrance tickets, etc. We prefer to give all-inclusive pricing, so that you don’t have to reach for your wallet every 15 minutes to pay for extras only mentioned in the fine print!
Planning & Booking
To start the conversation, please send us an email at [email protected]. We will give you our phone number, and in a short call we can cover the most important details of your trip, and then we can refine the plan by email.
Suitable For
Venice is suitable for people of all ages, but it is very difficult to impossible to get around in a wheelchair or with mobility problems.
When to Go
The best months are March thru June; September and October (the winters are severe, and July/August is sweltering.
