Venice Getaway: 6 Nights in the Heart of La Serenissima

Venice, Mestre, Italy

Duration
8 Days
Category
Guided tour
French Accompanist
Date
Wednesday February 10 2027
(2 autres départs disponibles)

Description

Let yourself be charmed by Venice, La Serenissima, where every canal tells a story and every alley invites wonder. For six nights, settle in Mestre, at the gateway to the lagoon, and enjoy a 7-day vaporetto pass to reach St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal or the islands as often as you like.

On day three, a guided walking tour reveals the city's finest sights, including the Doge's Palace and its secret passages, rooms the general public never sees. The rest of the stay is yours: follow your tour escort or explore at your own pace, from the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute to the Dorsoduro district and its last gondola workshop, or the Caffè Florian overlooking St. Mark's Square.

To extend your discovery, an optional private boat excursion takes you to Burano and its colourful houses, then on to Murano, the island of master glassmakers.

This Venice getaway combines guided visits, free time and the Italian art of living for a complete immersion in one of the most captivating cities in the world.

Highlights:
-6 nights to fully enjoy Venice
-7-day vaporetto pass (water bus) to easily explore the islands of the lagoon
-Guided tour of the secret passages of the Doge's Palace
-Guided walking tour of Venice and welcome cocktail

Accommodation categories:
Mestre: Campanile 3* or similar

The itinerary is subject to change without notice. The final itinerary will be available from your travel advisor!

The displayed rate is for two adults in double occupancy. Other dates, room categories and occupancy types (single, triple or quadruple) may be available. Price available upon request*.

Inclusions

  • Round-trip flights with Air Canada or another carrier
  • Airport–hotel–airport transfers (days 2 and 8)
  • 6 nights' accommodation in Mestre (Campanile 3* or similar)
  • 6 breakfasts
  • Services of a tour escort
  • Welcome cocktail
  • 7-day vaporetto pass in Venice
  • Guided walking tour of Venice
  • Guided tour of the Doge's Palace and its secret passages
  • First checked bag fee charged by the airline
  • Taxes and service fees

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance (trip cancellation and interruption, emergency medical care, baggage)
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Gratuities
  • Optional activities and excursions, including the private boat trip to Burano and Murano
  • Baggage handling
  • Local transportation other than the included vaporetto pass
  • City tax, payable locally in cash
  • Contribution to the Quebec travel agents' client compensation fund (FICAV)
  • Seat selection
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

3 available departures

Itinerary

Flights to Venice. Departure for Venice, Italy.

Arrival in Venice/Mestre. Transfer to your hotel in Mestre for 6 nights and welcome cocktail. You receive your 7-day vaporetto pass. Evening and dinner at leisure.

Venice. After breakfast, guided walking tour of Venice and guided tour of the Doge's Palace and its secret passages. Rest of the day at leisure. (B)

Venice. Free day or optional private boat excursion to the islands of Burano and Murano ($). (B)

Venice. Free day. Follow your tour escort or explore the city at your own pace, from the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute to St. Mark's Square. (B)

Venice. Free day to wander through the Dorsoduro district, home to the last gondola workshop in Venice. (B)

Venice. Last free day: a coffee at the Caffè Florian overlooking St. Mark's Square, or a visit to a carnival costume shop. (B)

Venice/Mestre – Return. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flights. (B)

FAQ

Three departures are offered in 2027: February 10 to 17, March 11 to 18 and October 12 to 19. The trip lasts 8 days, including 6 nights in Venice (Mestre).

Synergia network group departures

Advisors in the Voyages Synergia network build their own escorted group departures every year, with limited places. These are trips born of a passion rather than a catalogue: fishing in Guatemala, safari in East Africa, guided expeditions. The list above changes with the seasons.

What sets these departures apart

  • A Quebec tour leader who knows the destination and travels with the group
  • A restricted number of places, often a few dozen, sometimes fewer than ten
  • A clear theme, built around one activity rather than a destination alone
  • Fixed dates: you join the departure, you do not build it

How to book

Each departure has its own responsible advisor. Choose the trip that interests you in the list, then reach us through the contact page for remaining places and terms. These departures often fill months ahead.

Other ways to travel as a group

If no date suits you, two other routes exist: organized trips, already built and sold by tour operators, and a custom group, built around your own participants. Voyages AquaTerra holds Quebec permit 702703.

Frequently Asked Questions

An escorted trip built by an advisor in the Voyages Synergia network, on fixed dates with limited places, usually built around one specific activity.
No. Most participants do not know each other at departure. That is one reason these trips appeal to people travelling alone.
It varies by product, from a few dozen to fewer than ten on expeditions. The number is stated in each departure file.
Often yes, several months ahead, because places are limited. It is worth enquiring as soon as a date is announced.
Sometimes, depending on the flights and hotels used. Ask the responsible advisor before confirming, since it changes the air booking.