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Carnival In Venice, Florence & Pisa

The Carnival has a tradition that stretches back to Roman times in Europe, and today the Carnival occurs every year in the week leading up to Lent. We're about to take you on a tour of Venice throughout the centuries, combined with an opportunity to shop for high-quality Italian goods such as ceramics, Murano glass, and Burano laces. En route, we also stop in Florence and Pisa to absorb more of the Italian atmosphere during this special time of the year.

 Featuring:
Florence
 
Nove
 
Pisa
 
Venice
 
Wiesbaden
 
Montecatini Terme
 
Pisa
 
San Gimignano
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(*)Subject to change
 Accor Hotel Chain Day: 2 Overnights
(1)

Cruise Overnights are based on 4 bed inside cabins, see Upgrades for more options.

 Incl.Day
Buffet Breakfast
2
Buffet Breakfast
3
Florence Half Day 3
Montecatini Terme Half Day 4
   

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Departure



Evening departure from selected pickup points
Day
2
Venice - Padua

We arrive to Vernice in time for an opportunity for breakfast before taking a private water bus to the city's focal Square of St Mark's. An orientation tour highlights the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges Palace leading to the Rialto Bridge and more. Those who wish to dive even more into Venice's history and culture follow us on an excursion to Murano and Burano island, famous for their traditions in glass and lace making. Late evening departure towards home.


Enjoy the afternoon glancing at countless masked costumes all of which would be competing for best prices to announced and awarded at St Mark's Sq. Your tour guide will assist with arranging for a Gondola ride to experience the magic of Carnival from the city's best vintage point!
Your Guide will help with dinner suggestions before checking into our hotel in nearby Padua.
Day
3
Florence - Monte Catini

Following breakfast, we depart for Florence, the Cradle of the renaissance. Here, we are joined by our local guide for a walking tour will feature the cities most famous attractions, such as Accademia, the cathedral St Maria del Fiore, and Palazzo Vecchio at Piazza della Signoria.


Enjoy the afternoon, sightseeing or shopping for the cities famous craftsmanship, leather, and gold perhaps visit the Academia Della Belle Arte home of the David or the stunning Uffizi museums.
There will an opportunity for a Tuscan dinner before continuing to Monte Catini for our next overnight stay.
Day
4
San Gimignano - Pisa

We leave this morning for the multi-towered city of San Gimignano, one of Tuscany's most regarded gems towering over pristine vineyards of the famous Chianti region. A walking tour will reveal some of the unique mysteries of one of Europe's most pilgrimage sites.


We continue to Pisa famous for the Piazza Dei Miracoli, the entire religious complex of Cathedral, Baptistery, Bell Tower (also known as the leaning tower) all listed as most important examples of medieval architecture.
Following an opportunity for dinner, we travel homewards into the night hours.
Day
5
Morning hours return.

We return to point of origin in the AM hours.



Gondola Ride
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'.
€ 39
Carnival in Venice
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.

Murano Glas
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.

VBC
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
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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Italy
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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Venice Water Bus
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.

Lace School
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.

Michaelangelo's David
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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Friday, February 13, 2026
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5
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