Visit Venice and cruise the lagoon on board the MS Michelangelo with time to explore independently or on optional excursions
(limited dates/availability)
For all 2020 bookings made by 30th January 2020, deduct £35 per person
Day 1 - Venice
Day 2 - Venice / Venice Lagoon
Day 3 - Venice
Day 4 - Venice Lagoon
Day 5 - Return flight
It was due to the threat from aggressive invaders that the Venetians originally retreated to the lagoon and created a safe city haven of islands and canals. Their affinity with the sea enabled them to dominate trade across vast tracts of the Mediterranean and beyond.
Important trade links with Byzantium were created, culminating in its conquest in 1204. Venice overflowed with the fruits of its trade and conquest, developing into one of Europe’s most magnificent and artistically active cities.
It thus seems apposite to stay on a boat with easy access to central Venice. This arrangement avoids the high costs associated with Venice’s hotels and restaurants and, being based on water gives a different perspective of this intriguing city, taking you comfortably away from the crowded, enervating bustle of a land-based stay.
UNESCO has declared both Venice and its lagoon a World Heritage site, in recognition of the fact that this is a unique lagoon of over 100 islands, many with their own history and heritage.
UNESCO: Venice & Lagoon
No Single Supplement
Drinks Included
UK Tour Manager
Group Size: 6 – 30
Visit Venice at its most vibrant on February 18th, during the annual world-famous carnival known for its elaborate masks. Venice was renowned for its partying during the 18th century, when its carnival was the height of hedonism, after a long period of absence the carnival was revived in 1979 and still going strong today with some of the most popular outfits being traditional costumes of 18th century lords and ladies.
Day 1 Fly from your chosen airport to Venice. Transfer to the MS Michelangelo for four nights. (D)
Day 2 An optional morning tour includes an interior visit of the Doges’ Palace (ticket also valid for the art collection of Museo Correr – £55). In the afternoon, either join the optional excursion to the famous glass-making island of Murano and the colourful charming island of Burano (£40) or independently explore Venice’s waterways, beautiful churches and piazzas, resplendent in their historic streets and St. Mark’s Square, setting for St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doges’ Palace and Bridge of Sighs. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Optional morning tour of a gondola manufacturer and Venetian mask factory (£60), which reveals exquisite masks created for the famed Venice Carnival and the symbol of Venice since 1271. Lunchtime cruise on the Venetian lagoon. Afternoon for independent exploration. Discover the Grand Canal and Rialto or for a true Venetian experience take a classic gondola ride. Pre-dinner Jules Verne drinks party. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Morning cruise southwards through the Venice Lagoon passing the fishing port of Chioggia (or choose to spend the full day in Venice independently). In the afternoon relax as you cruise back to Venice or enjoy an optional excursion to the old university town of Padua (£50), enjoy the remarkable architecture including the famous Basilica of St. Anthony, join the boat back in Venice. Gala dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Disembark and transfer to Venice airport for the return flight. (B)
Notes
Whilst the vessel carries more, the excursion group size is limited to 30 (50 for Padua). Optional excursions are subject to minimum numbers and include some long walks.
The exact location of the moorings is at the discretion of the Venice port authorities, normally Riva Sette Martiri or Marittima.
Cabins are available from 5pm on arrival and until 9am on departure (before/after this, luggage storage on board is possible).
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Launched in 2000 and refurbished in 2011 to a high standard, the MS Michelangelo is registered in France with a mainly European crew and announcements in French and English. For 20 years Jules Verne has been the main UK partner of the innovative French cruise company, CroisiEurope, established over 40 years ago, now boasting the largest European river fleet (over 40 ships), yet still operated by the same family.
All drinks, except premium brands are included throughout the cruise. Enjoy International and French cuisine with a choice of wines in an elegant one-sitting dining room. Breakfast is a buffet, lunch and dinner waiter service with the occasional buffet. The vessel does not sail at night.
Reception, lounge bar with small dance floor, viewing deck and WiFi (free/limited).
78 air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, hairdryer, safe and satellite TV. 27 twin/double cabins (118 sq. ft.) on the Upper Deck With picture window. 49 twin/double cabins (118 sq. ft.) and two single cabins with picture window on the Main Deck.
2019
per person in your own Main Deck cabin
British Airways from Gatwick
2020
per person in your own Main Deck cabin
British Airways from Gatwick
per person in your own Main Deck cabin
British Airways from Gatwick
per person in your own Main Deck cabin
British Airways from Gatwick
(limited dates/availability)
For all 2020 bookings made by 30th January 2020, deduct £35 per person
Supplements per person
Single Supplement
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Limited availability, on these dates:
2019: Dec 22
2020: Feb 26, Mar 13, Mar 21, Jul 23, Oct 27
Single supplement £275
Cabin Upgrades
Upper Deck £125
Flight Options
British Airways from Heathrow - nil
Optional Excursions
Doges' Palace £55
Murano & Burano £40
Gondola and Venetian Mask Factory £60
Padua Excursion £50
Independent Arrival
Save £200
Arrival transfer add £44
Departure transfer add £44
Price Includes
Air travel and taxes, all port charges, transfers, 4-night cruise, full board and drinks on vessel, services of a UK Tour Manager, local expert guides and representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Not Included
Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
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