From Renaissance-infused Mantua to the Canals of Venice

Family Club - From Renaissance-infused Mantua to Romantic Venice

Included in tour package

<ul>
	<li>Full-day Outing at the Cavour Waterpark </li>
	<li>Verona </li>
	<li>Murano and Burano islands </li>
</ul>

This 32-mile long Venitian lagoon was born from the estuaries of three different rivers and is separated from the Adriatic Sea by a thin sand bar. Venice is located in the midst of the cluster of islands that are in this lagoon. Almost half of them are deserted and the two most prominent ones to the North are the Murano and Burano islands. Our flagship tour will start from the Cornoldi jetty and you&#39;ll be able to visit these two islands. Murano is famous for its glasswork and you&#39;ll have the opportunity to watch a master glassmaker hard at work. The glass manufacture was transferred to Murano in 1291 after ovens were banned from Venice to protect it from fires. Murano was particularly active in glassmaking in the 16th century, the &quot;golden age&quot; of glasswork thanks to the 37 manufactures and 30 000 inhabitants that were on the island at the time. Glasswork was one of the first Venitian exports and the secrets of this craft were sealed. Glassmaking was considered a privilege that allowed the craftsmen a wealthy marriage. Today, this glasswork isn&#39;t a secret any longer and mirrors made in blown glass, chandeliers, cups and other complex art objects are renowned worldwide. Burano will be our next step. This lovely fishermen&#39;s village is picturesque with its vividly-colored houses and its canal sides interspersed with breams. Burano is famous for its lace. The heyday of this craft was in the 16th century when Burano was famous all across Europe. A school was created to preserve the traditional lace making technique. Although lace production might not be as popular today as it was back then, some women on the island are still making it. You&#39;ll also get some free time on this charming island to discover it on your own. We&#39;ll get back to the ship at the end of our tour.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good shoes and windbreaker are recommended.</li>
	<li>Evenings may be cold depending on season.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Murano and Burano islands

Verona: a splendid city of art, surrounded by traces of ancient history and the mythical dimension bestowed upon it by the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. The Romans founded the city in 49 B.C. and built many of its grandiose works such as the amphitheater&mdash;the third largest in Italy, after the Colosseum and the amphitheater in Capua. In the Middle Ages, the city flourished under the wrathful della Scala clan, who were as much faithful patrons of the arts as they were murderous tyrants. Under Cangrande I (1308-28) Verona conquered Padua and Vicenza, with the poet Dante and the artists Petrarch and Giotto benefitting from the city&#39;s patronage. The Scaligers rebuilt the walls during the Middle Ages, embracing a much larger territory in the west and another vast area on the east bank of the river. It&#39;s easy to spend a long time simply exploring the narrow streets lined with handsome palazzi that make up its historic heart. The city&#39;s museums and churches contain some of the finest works of art. 
We&#39;ll leave for Verona and begin with a panoramic visit of the city by coach, entering through the Porta Palio. We&#39;ll see the beautiful Castelvecchio and the Arco dei Gavi. The Porta Nuova offers a wonderful view of the towers, hills and mountains in the background. From here, we&#39;ll set off on foot with our guide to Juliet&#39;s House (Casa di Giulietta) to see the balcony where she stood when Romeo declared his love. We&#39;ll then walk to the arena&mdash;built from the characteristic local pink and white stone in the 1st century A.D.&mdash;which seated as many as 30,000 spectators at gladiatorial combats, mock naval battles and other such popular entertainment. If the amphitheater is closed, we&#39;ll visit the magnificent Giusti Gardens.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Verona

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CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

Included in tour package Full-day Outing at the Cavour Waterpark Verona Murano and Burano islands

CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

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