VENICE MOST POPULAR SIGHTSEEING St. Mark’s Cathedral & Cloister of St. Apollonia Your tour starts seated in the center of the cathedral, where you will learn of the thousand-year-long history of the cathedral. In addition to the guided tour to St. Mark’s Basilica, you will get access to the oldest surviving Clois- ter of St. Apollonia and to the Marciano Lapidary. The Lapidary is located inside the Cloister, and it presents a re- markable collection of decorative fragments that used to beautify St. Mark’s Church. 1 hr Learn to be a Gondolier Learn to row like the Gondoliers as you glide along the canals of Venice. Your private guide will teach you the in- sider’s tips, and if you don’t want to row, feel free to sit back and relax as your party learns to be a Gondolier. 1.5 hrs 4 Hour Walking Tour with Guide After meeting your local guide, a four hour walking tour will be designed exactly for you and your group, based on your interests and what you hope to see. Choose from historical sites, monuments, religious sites, or learn all about the beautiful architecture. 4 hrs Private Gondola Serenade Enjoy Venice through this enchanting, private gondola ride. You and your party will venture through the historic Venice cannels, while you are serenaded with music. A private gondola serenade is encouraged for any trip to Venice. 35 mins Fisherman for a Day Enjoy the view from a traditional Venetian fishing boat and have fun on this fishing excursion between the is- lands. While out on the open lagoon, your captain will teach about native fish, Venetian fishing techniques, and how to bring in the catch. This tour will provide an up-close experience with the Venetian lagoon culture, as well as take you past some of the most important monuments in Venice. 2 hrs Half Day Murano, Burano, and Torcello Tour Sail by the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the tip of Sant'Elena and Lido beach resort before you arrive at Mura- no. Here you will visit one of the factories to discover the magic of glass. Your second stop will be at the island of Burano, famous for its lace and fishermen's houses, painted in bright colors. After a short sail, you will reach Tor- cello, where you will explore the Cathedral and the church of Santa Fosca. 4 hrs Private Large Group Experiential Walking Museums & Monuments These tours are a sample of those available from Europe Express. Book early for best availability. .