Venice & the Veneto

Italy · 6 days / 5 nights

A proposed six-day introduction to Venice and its lagoon, with quieter neighborhoods and one hotel base.

Venetian palaces and gondolas along the Grand CanalMake this journey yours

A thoughtful starting point. Room for everything that matters to you.

Keep the moments you love. Change the pace, the hotels or the route. Tell us about special requests and anything already booked; we will shape the proposal around you.

  • Five proposed nights in Venice, with no hotel changes
  • A focused San Marco day and time in Cannaregio
  • One lagoon-island outing, with transport selected for your comfort
  • An easy Dorsoduro day instead of another full excursion
  • Restaurant selection and reservation requests shaped around your tastes

Preview itinerary. No hotel, guide, ticket or table is confirmed by this page. The written proposal confirms the arrangements, availability and conditions.

Three ways to make it yours.

Compare hotels and experiences, not levels of service. Personal planning, restaurants, approved reservation requests and the Chic Trip app are part of every journey.

5 nights · Two adults sharing one double room · Illustrative budgets, USD.

Charm

A characterful Venetian hotel, a private palace visit and an island day by public water transport.

Around $4,990 USD per person · $9,980 total for two

  • 5 nights in Venice: Characterful four-star boutique hotel. Classic double room; a canal view is not assumed. Area to consider: Cannaregio or Dorsoduro, with the arrival route checked.
  • Private Doge's Palace visit on day 2 and private Cannaregio walk on day 3. Independent time on one island on day 4, with an app route, and an independent Dorsoduro morning on day 5. Transport: Private arrival and departure arrangements using the necessary land and water segments, with final walking and luggage handling itemized. Public vaporetto travel for the selected island outing; no private island boat added to the same journey.

Signature

A five-star room and a private boat for your island outing, with a guided introduction ashore.

Around $8,990 USD per person · $17,980 total for two

  • 5 nights in Venice: Selected five-star hotel. Superior or deluxe double room; the precise view is named in the proposal. Area to consider: San Marco or Dorsoduro, chosen for arrival access and preferred atmosphere.
  • Private Doge's Palace and Cannaregio visits, plus a private guided introduction on Murano or Burano on day 4. Dorsoduro remains an independent, lighter morning with no additional museum scheduled. Transport: Private arrival and departure boat arrangements, plus any required land segment; hotel dock access must be checked. One private return boat outing to the selected island, with departure point, waiting time and return agreed.

Exceptional

A Venetian suite, private neighborhood guiding and more flexible boat time for one island.

Around $14,990 USD per person · $29,980 total for two

  • 5 nights in Venice: Distinctive luxury Venetian hotel. Junior suite or suite; a canal or lagoon view must be specified by room category. Area to consider: A central canal-side or lagoon-side address selected with you.
  • Private Doge's Palace, Cannaregio, selected-island and Dorsoduro visits on days 2 to 5, each kept to one main outing. Seek an art- or craft-focused guide for the island day, without promising private workshop access or extra islands. Transport: Premium private arrival and departure boat arrangements, with luggage assistance and final access itemized. A private boat for an agreed half-day island block rather than just fixed drop-offs, plus a separate San Marco transfer if the hotel location requires it.

The hotel and room shown belong to that proposed style; further changes beyond it are quoted separately. A private guide does not mean private access to a venue.

These are indicative budgets, not confirmed offers or guaranteed availability. Dates, season, room choice and experiences affect the final total. International flights and meals excluded unless specified.

What we confirm before you book

These are proposed configurations, not confirmed bookings. Your written proposal names the hotels, room categories, guides, admissions and transport, with the complete price and cancellation conditions for your dates. A private guide does not mean private access to a venue. Requests depend on availability; no special entrance, room feature or restaurant table is guaranteed.

Hotel categories describe the selection we would propose, not a confirmed property. Room size, bed setup, views, air conditioning, lifts, step-free access, breakfast, taxes and facilities are checked for the actual hotel and room.

Optional enhancements are outside the configuration shown until selected and priced in your proposal. International flights, ordinary restaurant meals, drinks and table deposits are separate unless expressly itemized. A tasting or class includes only the food and drinks listed in the proposal.

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Your days, at your pace

Illustrative days, not fixed dates. Opening days, transfers and your preferences will shape the final order.

  1. Venice
  2. San Marco
  3. Cannaregio
  4. Murano or Burano
  5. Dorsoduro

Day 1: Arrive by land and water

Venice

Your proposed arrival plan connects the airport or station with the selected hotel. Water transport, luggage handling and any final walk need to be specified for the actual property. Keep dinner close and the first outing short.

  • Proposed arrival transfer, exact land and water segments to be quoted
  • Neighborhood dinner planning

Time for yourself: Leave time to settle in after travel before a short walk if you wish.

Day 2: San Marco, one visit at a time

Venice

Propose a focused Doge's Palace visit with a guide, followed by lunch in the area. Walking through St Mark's Square does not include the basilica interior. Entry arrangements and the guide format remain to be confirmed for your dates.

  • Proposed private guided Doge's Palace visit with admission
  • San Marco area lunch selection

Time for yourself: Spend the afternoon at the hotel or choose a short waterside walk.

Day 3: A slower Venice in Cannaregio

Venice

Explore Cannaregio on a proposed neighborhood walk, with breaks along the route and a relaxed lunch. We will discuss bridges, steps and walking tolerance before choosing the exact path.

  • Proposed private guided Cannaregio neighborhood walk
  • Restaurant suggestions along the route

Time for yourself: Keep the afternoon for a cafe, independent browsing or a return to your hotel.

Day 4: One lagoon island, well enjoyed

Venice

Choose Murano or Burano as the principal proposed island outing. The island, transport mode and any workshop visit will be selected and quoted together. A boat journey and walking breaks take space, so a second island is not assumed.

  • One proposed island outing with transport to be agreed
  • Lunch planning and optional host appointment request

Time for yourself: Return with room for an unscheduled late afternoon at your hotel.

Day 5: Dorsoduro and your final evening

Venice

Spend an easy morning in Dorsoduro with a short neighborhood route and time for lunch. A museum can replace part of the walk if you wish, with admission and cost checked separately. Keep a relaxed final dinner near your preferred evening area.

  • Dorsoduro neighborhood planning
  • Farewell restaurant selection and reservation request

Time for yourself: Leave the afternoon free to rest, pack or revisit a favorite corner.

Day 6: Leave Venice with time in hand

Venice

Plan the proposed departure transfer from the actual hotel to your confirmed station or airport. The quoted transfer will specify luggage handling, boat segments and walking rather than assuming direct access at every property.

  • Proposed departure transfer
  • Hotel-to-departure logistics planning

Time for yourself: Keep the morning simple, with breakfast as your departure time allows.

What this example covers

  • Editorial sample only: six days and five nights are proposed and require a tailored quote
  • Proposed hotel stay, selected guided visits and one lagoon-island outing
  • Arrival, departure and island transport, with the actual service and walking requirements itemized
  • Restaurant selection refined with you and reservation requests
  • Your itinerary and confirmed arrangements in the Chic Trip app
  • Planning support with its scope and contact arrangements agreed before booking

Quoted separately or excluded

  • International flights, travel insurance and onward rail unless expressly quoted
  • Meals, drinks and restaurant deposits outside any expressly included experience
  • Gondola rides, additional islands, optional museum visits and unlisted local transport
  • Hotel upgrades, personal expenses and extra nights
  • City charges, dated access requirements and supplier cancellation terms must be checked and itemized before booking

Make it yours

  • Other Venice highlights you could add or swap in: St Mark's Basilica is not included as an interior visit; replace part of the San Marco day and review admission and pace
  • A gondola ride is optional and would use a free period, with provider, duration and price agreed
  • The mainland Veneto is not in the main lagoon route; add a night or replace the island day for a separately quoted mainland excursion
  • Choose fewer bridges, a different hotel location or more private boat transport after checking the actual access needs

Finding your hotel

  • One proposed Venice hotel for five nights, selected with arrival access and walking in mind
  • A characterful boutique starting point, with alternatives selected around your preferences
  • Canal view, water-taxi access, lifts, breakfast and local taxes require property-specific confirmation

We discuss the area, room and atmosphere with you before proposing named hotels. Nothing is booked without your approval.

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We suggest restaurants for your tastes and budget, refine the choices with you, then handle approved reservation requests. Tell us about dietary needs, celebrations and the atmosphere you enjoy.

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