A forty minute ferry ride from Lido will deposit your school group outside the Doges Palace, near Piazza San Marco where students can begin their Renaissance odyssey. The view from the Lagoon is breathtaking as the Gothic inspired facade of the Doges Palace catches the sun and the nodding heads of the gondolas approve your arrival. Venice is now at your mercy from the magnificent churches of San Marco and San Lorenzo to the modest but exquisite Brancacci Chapel with its wonderful frescos.
Spanning the impressive Grand Canal are the Accademia and Rialto bridges both providing access to further Venetian treasures. Change your mode of transport and a coach will take you to the stunning sophistication of Verona, only a short journey away. Step into the Roman Amphitheatre then follow the Romeo and Juliet trail to the infamous balcony. Padua is another special town full of the zest and attitude and here your group will also come face to face with the godfather of the Renaissance. Recently renovated, Giottos frescos in the Scrovengi Chapel appear as vibrant as the day they were painted, over 700 years ago.
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5 Days to Lido Di Jesolo by Air
Day 1:
Travel to Italy by Air, meet your transfer to your accommodation in Lido Di Jesolo.
Day 2:
Full day excursion to Venice by ferry. Start off your day by visiting St Mark's Square and visit St Mark's Basilica. In the afternoon go to Doge's Palace, before and finishing the day around Campo Santa Margherita. Take the ferry back to Punta Sabbioni and transfer back to your accommodation in Lido Di Jesolo.
Day 3:
Optional second visit to Venice. Transfer to Punta Sabbioni in the morning and take the ferry to Venice. Visit the Rialto Bridge and soak up the atmosphere around the Rialto Markets. Visit the Peggy Guggenheim collection. Take a late afternoon ferry back to Punta Sabbioni and transfer back to Lido Di Jesolo.
Day 4:
Full day excursion to Aqualandia water park OR transfer to Punta Sabbioni for a private boat trip to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.
Day 5:
Check out of your accommodation and transfer to the airport for your return flight.
