- Rail travel as per the itinerary
- Private double sleeper accommodation between Munich and Venice
- Flight from Venice to London (return rail option available)
- 3 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Venice
- Gondola ride in Venice
- Small Group walking tour of Venice
Day 1: London – Venice
Take an early Eurostar train from London to Brussels where you connect onto a highspeed ICE train to Munich via Frankfurt. On arrival in the Bavarian capital change onto the direct NightJet sleeper service bound for Venice Overnight on Thello Sleeper Service (Meals: No Meals)
Day 2: Venice
Arrive into Venice Santa Lucia station in the morning and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Venice, ‘the floating city’, still casts its spell on throngs of visitors each year as it has done for centuries. The city is made up of 117 islands stretched across the Venetian lagoon and has long been hailed as one of the most beautiful and exceptional cities in the world. Overnight in Venice (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 3: Venice
Start the day with a short walking tour for some stories of the city’s labyrinthine streets and campos (squares), then enjoy a gondola ride down the Grand Canal. Speak to any of our Sales Consultants about perhaps visiting the impressive Doges Palace and Golden Basilica, or watch the world go by from one of the historic cafés on St Mark’s Square with a with a glass of local Prosecco. Overnight in Venice (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 04: Venice
After breakfast, enjoy a final day in Venice. You may wish to take a water taxi out to the beaches of the Lido or visit iconic sites at St Mark’s Square. Why not spend the afternoon strolling through the squares and canals of Cannaregio and enjoy some dinner in this quieter part of town.. Overnight in Venice (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 05: Departure Venice – London
This morning is your chance to visit those places not yet explored and absorb the last of the Venetian culture. Make your way to Marco Polo Airport for your After breakfast in the hotel, make your way to Marco Polo Airport for your flight back to London. Prefer the train to flying?If you would prefer to return to London on the sleeper service, we would be happy to make these arrangements for you. (Meals: Breakfast)
Venice, Hotel Ai Mori D’Oriente • 4 Star –The Ai Mori d’Oriente Hotel is a historic hotel set in a palace which was once home to Turkish merchants, known as the ‘Mori’. The hotel and bedrooms are decorated in an exotic Byzantine style throughout; the Ai Mori d’Oriente also has a bar and a relaxing reading room. The hotel is located in one of the quietest parts of the city called Cannaregio, within walking distance of all the main sights.
Venice, Hotel Ca’ D’oro • 3 Star – The Ca’ D’Oro hotel is a traditional Venetian hotel nestled just a five minute walk from the famous Rialto Bridge. The hotel’s 27 rooms all feature air conditioning, minibars and satellite TV. Guests can make use of the stunning roof terrace, admire the canal views or make use of the spectacular location, which is just 200 yards from a vaporetto water bus stop.
Venice, Sina Hotel Palazzo Sant’Angelo •4 Star –Elegant and aristocratic, the Sina Palazzo Sant Angelo sul Canal Grande sits like a modern Atlantis on the Grand Canal between the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square.
Venice, Bauer Palazzo Hotel Venice •5 Star –Located in the heart of the city, a short distance from the city’s main attractions and designer shops, BAUER PALAZZO it’s the only hotel with two different styles and souls: the wing overlooking the Baroque church of Campo San Moisè with its art-deco inspired interiors has a distinctive urban vibe, while the rooms located in the authentic 18th century palazzo combine modern luxury with sumptuous hand crafted Venetian fittings and furnishings, offering a spectacular vantage point in Venice on the Grand Canal.
Venice, Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli •4 Star –The Palazzo Giovanelli e Gran Canal is a historic hotel in the heart of Venice. Dating back to the 16th century, the property offers panoramic views over the Grand Canal and lies just two stops from Saint Mark’s Square on the water bus. The elegant rooms boast satellite TV, air-conditioning and elegant decor. The sophisticated lounges here are befitting of the hotel’s history – the palace was once home to the Doge of Venice and, later, Mozart’s family. The Venice Casino is just a two minute ride across the canal.
Venice, Starhotels Splendid Venice •5 Star –A luxury boutique hotel in Venice city centre, the Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione is as elegant as the city itself. Gondolas drift past the window. Cafés bustle in St Marks’s Square. You have discovered the best location to experience the Venetian atmosphere in one of our 165 rooms and suites designed with luxury in mind.
At a Glance
Overnight Train to Venice
5 Days from £749 pp
- Starts: London Ends: Venice
- Departs: Any day
- Tour Type: Independent
- Hotel Rating: 4/5 star hotels
- Meals: Breakfast: 4
- Visiting: Venice
- Countries: Italy
Highlights
Travel to Venice in a private double sleeper compartment from Munich and spend three nights exploring the Grand Canal, St. Mark’s Square and the many islands that make up Venice.