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Cruise from Venice
Cruise to Venice: cruise deals to Venice, for example on an Eastern Mediterranean cruise, cruise ships in Venice, and information about sights in Venice.
Ports and Shore Excursions in Venice
When taking a cruise to Venice, the first thing to check is your assigned berth: Marittima, Marghera, Fusina and San Basilio are separate port areas, and not all of them are located in the historic island city. Marghera is on the mainland, west of the lagoon; Marittima is on the western edge of historic Venice. San Basilio lies to the south along the Giudecca Canal.
Both check-in and transfers depend on the berth. According to the port operator, passengers whose ship is in Marghera first check in at Marittima and then take a dedicated, free shuttle to the ship. If the ship is in Fusina, Marittima or San Basilio, check-in and embarkation take place directly at the port. The port area and embarkation point listed in your cruise line’s documents are therefore key to planning your journey.
Venice: Port and Surroundings
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On shore
Excursions around Venice
Murano glass and Burano lace
A picturesque motorboat trip over the Lagoon of Venice to the islands of Murano and Burano. In Murano a visit to a glass-blowing factory typical of the island. In Burano, a guided tour of the island which is known for lace, fishing and boat building. Free time for strolling around and shopping.
The Doge's palace and St. Mark's Square
A boat trip through the harbour to St Mark's Square. Through the streets to the Doge's Palace, with subsequent tour of the Palace with its golden staircase, grand council chamber and paintings by Tintoretto and Veronese. Back over the Bridge of Sighs to St Mark's Square, the bell tower, the basilica, and the clock tower from the 15th century. Free time to view St Mark's Cathedral, from where participants will have to pay their own return costs. Alternative: direct, free return trip by motorboat.
A walking tour of Venice
Motorboat trip to the Riva degli Schiavoni. On to the church of San Giorgio di Greci from the year 1541 and to the square of Santa Maria Formosa. The tour continues to the Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, with a church from the year 1430 and the main hospital Scuola di San Marco. The tour ends with a visit to the Campo della Bragora with one of the oldest churches in Venice. Direct return trip by motorboat or free time with return at your own expense.
