Venice (Chioggia), Italy

At a Glance: St. Mark’s Square

A Scenic Transfer to Venice’s Renowned Piazza View this fabled city from the Venice Lagoon’s languid, stunning waters and explore legendary St. Mark’s Square. First, explore “La Serenissima” (The Most Serene) via a leisurely cruise, passing magnificent waterside palazzos and piazzas and peering down the lapping, narrow canals that weave their way into the city’s medieval corridors. Disembark at the landing pontoon next to Palazzo Cornoldi, meet your guide and take a short walk to beautiful St. Mark’s Square, crossing the four elegant bridges that link the waterfront. After a short orientation tour, enjoy free time to visit the splendid Gothic-Byzantine St. Mark’s Basilica and its grand Campanile bell tower and admire the Doge’s Palace and other nearby attractions. Enjoy a gelato here, sip an espresso—at your own expense—or just soak in the medieval ambience. From Cornoldi Pier, board a boat for the return trip to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.