Float beneath bridges, beside cafes, under balconies, as your gondolier sweeps you down the Grand Canal. A relaxing and romantic gondola ride reveals all the charm, excitement, and passion of Venice and the Venetians'.
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One of the world's most famous carnivals, the Venetian Carnival, dates to 1162. For ten days before Lent, the streets of Venice are flooded with masked people in full costume. Initially, this was a time for festivities when Venetians allowed themselves to break every law and remain anonymous while using their masks.
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From the High Middle Ages to the Italian Renaissance, Europe's primary center for luxury glass. Glassmakers were well known and still are for their unparalleled quality, exquisite range of colors, and, not to forget, unmatched craftsmanship.
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The company has a vast selection showcased in its factory shop. You can get pottery for the kitchen and the dining room and decorative pieces at very reasonable prices. They are also known for producing for Tiffany and Lenox.
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Venice is one of the most exciting and lovely places in the world. Walking through narrow stone paths across the 400 bridges that span the 114 canals will revile modern life an old-world charisma. This sanctuary on a lagoon is virtually the same as six hundred years ago and has its romantic charm despite its changes over 600 hundred years.
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There is no surprise that Italy is among a large quantity of people's bucket lists. It could be because of its spectacular cities, ancient ruins, beautiful museums, soaring mountains, great beaches, and stunning natural scenery. Or it might be because of Italy's contributions to the world's art, architecture, fashion, opera, literature, design, film, and lots more.
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The Vaporetto gets both locals and visitors to the places they want and need to go throughout Venice. Because traveling the canals is the easiest way to get around the city, the water bus has long been the most efficient and cost-effective mode of transportation, aside from walking.
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Florence Orientation Tour
A walking tour aiming to give you an understanding of the ancient city with its magnificent Cathedral, the Duomo, the adjacent Baptisterys' most stunning piazzas, and inspiring churches. The stroll leads us to the Piazza della Signoria, the city's political center, both ancient and modern, and a place from where we spread out for museum visits, shopping, and your own leisure time.
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Venetian lace has been sought after since the time of Christopher Columbus. It is handcrafted on the island of Burano, a quaint old fishing village well worth your visit. Observe women at their craft in an old lace-making school dating back to over a century ago.
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Michelangelo's David has become one of the most recognized works of Renaissance sculpture as a symbol of strength and youthful beauty. The colossal size of the statue alone impressed Michelangelo's contemporaries. Also in the details, such as the slingshot he carries on his shoulder, has its very own meaning.
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