Early Booking Offer
For all 2017 bookings made by 16th December 2016, deduct £30 per person.No Single Supplement
(limited dates/availability)4 nights from
£745
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. It thus seems apposite to stay on a boat with easy access to central Venice and which also affords a means to explore the lagoon and its lagoon islands including Chioggia, Burano and Torcello.
In addition, such an arrangement avoids the high costs associated with Venice's hotels and being based on water gives you a different perspective of this intriguing city, taking you comfortably away from the crowded, enervating bustle of a land-based stay.
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). Afternoon at leisure for independent exploration. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Optional morning tour of a gondola manufacturer and Venetian mask factory. Afternoon at leisure for independent exploration. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Morning cruise southwards through the Venice Lagoon to the fishing port of Chioggia, with free time in Chioggia. Cruise back to Venice. Alternatively, take an optional afternoon excursion to Padua including the Basilica of St. Anthony and join the boat back in Venice. (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.
Cabins are available from 5pm on arrival and until 9am on departure (before/after this, luggage storage on board is possible).
The exact location of the moorings is now at the discretion of the Venice port authorities, normally Riva Sette Martiri or San Basilio.
MS Michelangelo
The French-operated MS Michelangelo has 78 Main and Upper Deck air-conditioned cabins with picture windows, private facilities, satellite TV, hairdryer and safe. Lounge, viewing deck, a one-sitting restaurant and WiFi (free/limited). All drinks, except premium brands, are included throughout the cruise.
2016
per person in a twin/double Main Deck cabinBritish Airways from Gatwick2017
per person in a twin/double Main Deck cabinBritish Airways from GatwickFor all 2017 bookings made by 16th December 2016, deduct £30 per person.
(limited dates/availability)
Supplements per person
Price Includes
Air travel, UK departure taxes, overseas airport taxes, transfers, 4 nights’ accommodation, full board and drinks on cruise vessel, itinerary as described, services of a cruise director.
Not Included
Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
Notes
Whilst the vessel carries more, the excursion group size is limited to 30 (50 for Padua). Optional excursions are subject to minimum numbers.
Cabins are available from 5pm on arrival and until 9am on departure. Before and after this, luggage storage on board is possible.
The exact location of the moorings is now at the discretion of the Venice port authorities, normally Riva Sette Martiri or San Basilio.
2016 excursion prices
Doges' Palace £40
Gondola and Venetian mask factory £38
Padua £35
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