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commercial Rialto area and Marco Polo’s house (of course, Venice’s most famous merchant
wasn’t home much, given his extensive business travels). As you can see, there are many
options for this insider’s perspective of Venice; Michele will help you prioritize. Please note that
this is very much a tour of exteriors and typically does not include interiors.

For this afternoon, we have included skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s
Palace. You will skip the lines of those waiting to get into the basilica. Explore the interior on
your own, which is quite splendid. The gilded Byzantine mosaics are highly memorable.
Appreciate the stunning Pala d’Oro, which is an altarpiece commissioned by the doge in the
early twelfth century and, in part, illustrates the story of St. Mark. You might cap the day at
Harry’s Bar, a local institution that is the birthplace of the Prosecco-based Bellini.

Visit the Doge’s Palace, which was the
headquarters of all the political institutions of the
Venetian Republic, including the justice
department, complete with jail cells and the
famous Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners took
their last walk. The palace was also the residence
of the Doge or Duke. Completed in 1420, the
Doge’s Palace is an exceptional example of
Gothic civic architecture and features rich
decorations and frescoes by Veronese, Tintoretto
and other Venetian masters.

Proposed Accommodations: The Gritti Palace

Day 11: Arrivederci Italia! Private transfer 40 min to the Venice airport for departure. We’ve
included a VIP departure service including porterage assistance and private water taxi transport
along with a minivan transfer the short distance directly to your departure terminal.

What’s Included:

• Deluxe accommodations at a range of one-of-a-kind properties for 10 nights:

o In Ravello, at Hotel Caruso, a 600 square-foot Executive Junior Suite with King
bed, terrace and sea view is specified for 4 nights. Breakfast is included. One
daily a la carte meal (lunch or dinner, drinks excluded) is included each of the
days.

o In Rome, at Hotel Eden, a 430-520 square-foot Prestige room with King bed and
city view is specified for 3 nights. Complimentary Virtuoso Amenities at this
property include:

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