Explore Venice and Naples
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Kristi Martin
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Venice
Naples
Arts & Culture
Food & Wine
Boutique Travel
Sightseeing
Local Food
History
Curator’s statement
Italy is a country that is rich in history, culture and art and is a must destination when visiting Europe. Home to some of the world's most iconic landmarks, delicious food, beautiful coastlines, romantic atmospheres, art and architecture. This tour includes multiple days in Venice and Naples. Each of these cities has something unique to offer, from the food to the art to the history. A trip to Italy would not be complete without visiting these amazing destinations.
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Day 1: Arrive in Venice
Once you arrive in Venice, it's a perfect time for your first gondola ride! Book a ride from the airport (or train station) for an iconic experience in Venice. After checking in to your hotel, I recommend taking a walking tour of the city, experience the romantic streets, and learn fascinating history of the city. Some tours also include a gondola ride through the canals.
Day 2: Exploring Attractions
After breakfast, take a full-day tour of the most memorable attractions, including Rialto Bridge and Market, Basilica San Marco, and Doge's Palace. No visit to Venice is complete without seeing these amazing sights!
Day 3: Touring
Outside Venice are the islands of the Venetian Lagoon, Torcello, Murano, and Burano. Visit these locations with a tour by waterboat. Watch glass blowing at a shop in Murano, visit historic cathedrals in Torcello, and view handmade lace in Burano.
After returning from your water and island tour, take a food and wine tour of Venice! Discover tasty foods and delicious wine pairings as you traverse through the city with a local guide.
Day 4: Naples
Relax and enjoy the beauty of scenic Italy while you take a train from Venice to Naples, which is around 6 hours long.
Once you arrive to Naples, it will likely be late afternoon and a perfect time to enjoy the delicious foods of Naples.
Take a street food tour with a local expert and get a true sense of the culinary masterpiece of Naples, along with a city tour while you eat. Learn the history of Naples as you walk and come hungry!
If you don't want to take a tour, don't miss out on the food that originated in Naples: PIZZA! Take a pizza making class, learn the secrets of a perfect pizza, and enjoy the pizza you created!
Day 5: Tour Pompeii
No trip to Naples is complete without visiting Pompeii and Vesuvius.
Book a tour with a local guide for a truly exception experience, skip-the-line to explore the ruins in Pompeii, and hike along the crater of Vesuvius. Book a tour that includes a guide and round-trip shuttle from Naples to ensure you have a personalized and magical experience.
Day 6: Unwind
After your long trip to Pompeii the day before, take this day to unwind and enjoy a slower pace around the city. Some interesting places to enjoy:
Underground Naples - There is an official underground tour where you venture below-ground and explore the city's buried history. Admire the ancient Neapolitan aqueduct and WWII air-raid shelters.
National Archaeological Museum of Naples - Book a skip-the-line tour of the museum to enjoy the hidden treasures, including pieces from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Enjoy your last dinner in Naples at a local eatery or cafe, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the city as you walk through the beautiful streets.
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