PRE & POST CRUISE TOUR
Venice & Lagoon Wonders: A Guided Post-Cruise from Ravenna
From Ravenna's port to a guided Venice escape — water taxi arrival, after-dark Ghosts of Venice tour, and the colored islands of the lagoon.
The journey
Three days of guided Venice for clients stepping off a cruise in Ravenna. A private minivan picks them up at the port and drives them to Piazzale Roma, then a private water taxi glides them through the canals to their hotel. As night falls, a Ghosts of Venice walking tour reveals quiet alleys, hidden corners, and centuries-old legends in the city after the day-trippers leave. The next morning, a guided boat tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello — glass-blowing in Murano, color in Burano, lagoon history in Torcello. Three days, two guided experiences, one stress-free Venice escape.
Highlights
- Private minivan transfer from Ravenna Port A private minivan picks up directly at Ravenna Port and drives 2.5 hours through the countryside to Piazzale Roma in Venice. Door-to-door, no public transport.
- Private water taxi arrival into Venice From Piazzale Roma straight to the hotel by private water taxi — the most cinematic and memorable way to enter Venice.
- Ghosts of Venice walking tour An evening guided walk through Venice after the day crowds leave — quiet alleys, hidden corners, and centuries-old legends. The atmospheric Venice that day-trippers never see.
- Murano, Burano and Torcello islands tour A guided boat tour through the lagoon's three signature islands — glass-blowing demonstration in Murano, the colored houses of Burano, and the quiet ancient stones of Torcello.
Locations
Overnight stays
Venice
Itinerary
DAY 1 — RAVENNA → VENICE
- AM/PM | Pickup at Ravenna Port by private minivan, scenic 2.5-hour transfer to Piazzale Roma in Venice.
- Arrival | Private water taxi from Piazzale Roma to your Venice hotel, check-in.
- PM | Ghosts of Venice evening walking tour — quiet alleys, hidden corners, and Venetian legends after dark.
DAY 2 — VENICE / LAGOON ISLANDS
- AM | Murano, Burano and Torcello guided boat tour with glass-blowing demonstration in Murano.
- PM | Free time.
DAY 3 — VENICE
- AM | Breakfast and check-out.
Selling tips
- Two guided tours instead of self-guided exploration Unlike the basic transfer-only Venice extension, this tour delivers two structured guided experiences — Ghosts of Venice after dark and the islands by boat. The angle for clients who want a curated Venice but aren't ready for the premium-priced tier.
- Torcello included — the lagoon island most tours skip Murano and Burano are common stops; Torcello rarely makes the cut. This tour includes all three islands in a single guided boat tour, with the quiet ancient stones of Torcello as a third destination most American clients won't have heard of. A clear differentiator vs basic vaporetto-pass exploration.
- Atmospheric Venice without the romance-only positioning Ghosts of Venice walking tour — a guided evening through quiet alleys with stories and legends — works equally well for couples, families with teens, or solo travelers. Not strictly romance-focused like a gondola ride, broader appeal across client types.
Accomodation
We offer a carefully selected range of accommodation, providing exceptional quality, prime locations, and outstanding guest experiences.
Signature collection
Our collection features high standards 4-star hotels. The hotels mentioned are for reference only.
Venice
Hotel Principe
Smart stay collection
A curated selection of 3* hotels where classification takes a back seat to quality. The hotels mentioned are for reference only.
Venice
Hotel Canaletto
What’s included
Accomodation
- 2 nights in centrally located Venice hotel
Meals
- Daily breakfast
Activities
- Ghosts of Venice evening guided walking tour
- Murano, Burano and Torcello guided boat tour
- Glass-blowing demonstration in Murano
Transportation
- Private minivan transfer from Ravenna Port to Piazzale Roma (Venice)
- Private water taxi transfer from Piazzale Roma to your Venice hotel
Terms & Conditions
Payment
- 10% deposit at booking
- 90% balance 45 days prior to departure
Departure date changes
- Free up to 90 days before departure
- From 89 days onward: changes subject to availability and third-party fees
Cancellation
- Up to 45 working days before departure: deposit non-refundable
- 44–30 days: 40% charge
- 29–15 days: 70% charge
- 14 days or less before departure: 100% charge
Not included
- Tips, extras, hotel city taxes (payable on spot), and anything not listed under ‘Price Includes.’
24/7 On-the-ground support — already in the price.
Every tour includes live assistance for the entire duration of your clients' stay. Not as an add-on — as a standard. When something happens on the ground, they don't call you. They call us.
On the ground in Italy
Real people, real locations.
Not a call center abroad.
24/7, arrival to last transfer
Covered for the full duration
— no gaps, no time zones.
You stay informed
We handle it and update you.
Your client never feels abandoned.
