Day 7 - To the ‘Floating City’ of Venice by rail
Traveling from the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland to the
gleaming canals of Venice, today's journey delivers exquisite
scenery throughout. After a short rail transfer, we board a train
to Italy, passing through the 35.5-mile Gotthard Base Tunnel on our
way to Venice.
The enchanting 'Floating City' has long been one of the most
attractive and popular locations in Italy. Its beautiful buildings,
many of which are more than 800-years-old, are spread among 118
small islands in the Venetian Lagoon. Even today, getting around
this amazing city is most easily done by boat or gondola, using its
extensive canal system - or you could explore on foot, crossing
bridge after ornate bridge.
On arrival this afternoon, we transfer to our hotel on Venice
Lido by boat. The Lido is a narrow island which separates the
Venetian lagoon from the open sea. Once you have settled in, there
is free time to enjoy our hotel's amenities or explore the stunning
surroundings. Located on Venice's famous beachfront, there are
plenty of opportunities to relax and soak in the views of the
Adriatic Sea before dinner this evening. Overnight Venice.
Please Note - For departures April 10th, 17th & 24th,
May 15th and September 4th we will stay at the Hyatt Centric Murano
Venice hotel.
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