Our driver will pick you up from your hotel/apartment/B&B in Rome and bring you to the railway station. A staff member will be waiting for you with your tickets and will help you take the train to Venice. On your arrival in Venice, your private guide will be waiting at the end of the platform, holding a sign with your name. You will start your day in Venice with a boat transfer to Murano, while enjoying the enchanting panoramas of the lagoon. Murano is world-famous for its Venetian glass. You will have the chance to see a glassmaker blowing into a tube to create whatever he wants, even one of those whimsical chandeliers. Timing includes transfers and the train ride.

Burano, a colorful island in the Venetian lagoon, is famous for its vibrantly painted houses and its long tradition of lacemaking. It is said that the houses were painted in bright colors so that fishermen could find their way home through the fog. Timing includes boat transfer.

Back on the main island, you will start the discovery of Venice with St. Mark's Square, surrounded by iconic monuments that reflect the city's rich history. The majestic St. Mark's Basilica dominates one end with its domes and golden mosaics. At the same time, the Doge's Palace, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, stands beside it as a symbol of Venetian power. The Campanile di San Marco rises imposingly on the vast square. Visits from outside; ask for St. Mark's Basilica tickets

The Bridge of Sighs in Venice is an enclosed white limestone bridge connecting the New Prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace, famously named for the sighs of prisoners as they catch their last glimpse of freedom.

The Rialto Bridge, a magnificent stone arch spanning the Grand Canal, is one of Venice's most iconic landmarks, known for its bustling shops selling souvenirs and jewelry, and as a vibrant hub of activity. Just a short walk from the bridge lies the historic Rialto Fish Market, where vendors have been selling fresh seafood for centuries, creating a vibrant and authentic Venetian experience. Your guide will accompany you back to the railway station, walking along the colorful alleways if this unique city. Timing includes train ride.