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Escape Venice’s crowds for a private, full-day cruise to Murano, Burano and Torcello. Visit glass ateliers, lace-lined canals and a basilica with Byzantine mosaics while cruising the shallow, changeable Venice Lagoon.
Escape Venice’s crowds for a private, full-day cruise to Murano, Burano and Torcello. Visit glass ateliers, lace-lined canals and a basilica with Byzantine mosaics while cruising the shallow, changeable Venice Lagoon.
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Morning light breaks over the lagoon and the boat slips away from Venice’s busy edges; the water opens and the islands begin to assert their distinct personalities. On this private full-day cruise you move from Murano’s glass furnaces to Burano’s lace-fronted canals and finally to Torcello’s quiet, ancient basilica — each stop a different tempo of lagoon life.
easy.
7 hours.
Suitable for travelers in light to average fitness; requires standing and short walks on uneven surfaces
Yes—this private cruise includes hotel pickup from Venice as noted in the inclusions; confirm your pickup point at booking.
The itinerary lists some admission as included (for Torcello); other visits such as glass demonstrations and Burano’s streets are typically free but optional paid museums may require entry fees.
Bottled water is provided; lunch is usually not included—many groups stop in Burano where trattorie and seafood stands offer meals.
Standard policy allows a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; bad-weather cancellations may also apply.
Torcello was the lagoon’s early political and religious center; Murano became Europe’s glassmaking hub after furnaces were centralized there in the 1200s.
The Venice Lagoon is vulnerable to erosion and sea-level rise; limit disturbance to reed beds, avoid littering and support local businesses that follow sustainable practices.
Destination Venice operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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