# 3 days to uncover Venice, the lagoon and its surroundings

Explore the Venetian islands and the region Veneto.

- Type: Journey (multi-day)
- Location: Venice, Veneto
- Duration: Full-day or half-day tours according to requests
- Code: VE011
- Categories: Day trip, Experiences, First time visitors, Food and wine, For kids, Idyllic moments, Into art, Like a local

## Description

Discover the architectural and cultural wonders of Venice, a city unlike any other, floating delicately between water and land. Venice is inseparable from its spectacular natural setting: the Venice Lagoon. This vibrant and historic environment is home to over fifty islands, bays, and coastal strips, each with its own unique character and stories waiting to be uncovered. Legends, centuries-old traditions, and picturesque landscapes come together here to form a delicate balance that has shaped the city and its people for generations.

Over three days, you will explore the highlights of Venice itself, from its iconic canals, grand piazzas, and historic palaces to hidden corners off the beaten path. You will also venture beyond the city to discover the lagoon’s most fascinating islands, including Murano, renowned worldwide for its exquisite glasswork, and Burano, with its brightly colored houses and centuries-old lacemaking tradition. Other islands, often overlooked by tourists, offer pristine natural settings and peaceful escapes, giving you an authentic sense of life on the Venetian waters.

Your journey continues through the Veneto region, where history, art, and architecture come alive. Explore the romantic city of Verona, home to Juliet’s Balcony and ancient Roman arenas. Visit the stunning Palladian villas scattered across the countryside, testaments to the genius of Andrea Palladio, and discover other must-see sites chosen to match your interests, from charming towns to scenic landscapes and cultural landmarks.

This three-day itinerary offers a comprehensive and immersive way to experience Venice, the lagoon, and the Veneto region. It blends iconic sights with hidden treasures, natural beauty with cultural depth, and allows you to appreciate the full richness of this extraordinary corner of Italy—an experience that lingers long after the canals and cobblestones fade from view.

## Day by day

Bases: Venice (days 1–3)

### Day 1 — Venice on foot & by gondola
*Venice*

St Mark’s and the Doge’s Palace, a gondola ride and a mask workshop.

- Pick-up by private driver and private guide at your accommodation in Venice
- Walking tour of the city highlights, visit of St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
- Stop for lunch in a typical restaurant
- Gondola ride (30 min)
- Typical mask workshop
- Drop-off at your accommodation at the end of the tour

### Day 2 — Glass in Murano, lace in Burano
*Murano · Burano*

Two islands of the lagoon and the crafts that made them famous.

- Pick-up by private driver and private guide at your accommodation in Venice
- Boat trip to Murano (30 min)
- Visit of a Murano glass factory and shops
- Stop for lunch in a typical restaurant
- Boat trip to Burano (10 min)
- Visit of lace factories and shops
- Back to Venice by boat from Burano (45 min)
- On request, Torcello can also be added to the boat trip
- Drop-off at your accommodation at the end of the tour

### Day 3 — Verona or the villas of Palladio
*Verona or the Palladian Villas*

Juliet’s city and its Roman arena, or Palladio’s country villas.

- Pick-up by private driver and private guide at your accommodation in Venice
- Day trip to Verona (1h 20 min drive) and visit of the city highlights
- Or a day trip to the Palladian Villas in the province of Vicenza (50 min drive)
- Drop-off at your accommodation at the end of the tour

## Details

DAY 1

- pick up by private driver and private guide at your accommodation in Venice
- walking tour of the city highlights, visit of St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace
- stop for lunch in a typical restaurant
- gondola ride 30 min
- typical mask workshop
- drop off at your accommodation at the end of the tour

DAY 2

- pick up by private driver and private guide at your accommodation in Venice
- boat trip to Murano (30 min)
- visit of Murano glass factory and shops
- stop for lunch in a typical restaurant
- boat trip to Burano (10 min)
- visit of lace factories and shops
- Burano back to Venice by boat (45 min)- *Upon request Torcello can also be added to the boat trip
- drop off at your accommodation at the end of the tour

DAY 3

- pick up by private driver and private guide at your accommodation in Venice
- day trip to Verona (1h 20 min drive) and visit of the city highlights
- OR
- day trip to the Palladian Villas in the province of Vicenza (50 min drive)
- drop off at your accommodation at the end of the tour

## Notes

These tours and experiences can be tailored according to specific requests and preferences. Tours can be customized also for one, two days or more. Upon request other places in Veneto, like Padova, Peschiera del Garda, la Riviera del Brenta, other Palladian Villas, Lake Garda etc can also be visited by adding extra days to your trip.

Check out our blog: [Zest // Dreams come tours | In the Footsteps of Palladio](https://www.zestitalytours.com/in-the-footsteps-of-palladio.php)

## Included

- PRIVATE TOUR
- PRIVATE LICENSED TOUR GUIDE
- SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS
- LUXURY ACCOMMODATION
- GLASS FACTORY
- LACE FACTORY
- GONDOLA RIDE 30 MIN
- MASK WORKSHOP
- PRIVATE BOAT TRIP

## Not included

- LUNCH
- EXTRA FOOD AND DRINKS
- PERSONAL EXPENSES, SOUVENIRS

## Services

- Kids friendly
- Pet friendly
- Private licensed tour guide
- Private tour
- Tour for everybody

## Links

- Web page: https://www.zestitalytours.com/tours/3-days-to-uncover-venice-the-lagoon-and-its-surroundings
- Image: https://www.zestitalytours.com/img/tours/67cec4e83d35a-1741604072.jpg