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Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between your port of disembarkation and the airport.

Venice

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative. You will be taken by coach to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.

Your programme includes:

·        Transfers by coach.

·        Services of a local English-speaking assistant.

Your programme does not include:

·        Personal expenses.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel advisor; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer day time between Venice airport to Venice port.

Venice

Meet at Venice airport in the Arrival hall. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT. Your luggage will be taken directly to the ship by coach.

You will depart the airport for a short distance to the airport dock where you will embark on a private water taxi for a one-hour panoramic transfer to the pier. You will appreciate the beauty and the charm of the ride passing by the islands of Murano and San Michele, and along the Fondamente Nuove via the Canale della Giudecca.

Upon arrival at at Cornoldi pier on Riva degli Schiavoni (10 min of walking from St. Mark's Square), you will enjoy time at leisure.

Then your transfer will continue until the pier to embark on your ship.

Your programme includes:

·        Transfer by a private water taxi as mentioned in the programme.

·        Services of a local English-speaking guide during the transfer.

·        Separate transfer by coach for the luggage.

Your programme does not include:

·        The lunch.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel advisor; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.

Step ashore in Venice, where time flows like water through the city's labyrinth of canals, bridges, and piazzas. Before embarking on your cruise, immerse yourself in the artistic grandeur, historical depth, and artisan soul of La Serenissima.

Day 1 – Venice, Italy

Upon arrival at Venice Marco Polo International Airport, you will be greeted by our local representative (for guests arriving on PONANT-selected flights or those who have shared their flight details with their travel advisor in advance). You will be transferred to your hotel, Palazzo San Lorenzo 4*, located in the heart of the city. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to relax or explore the surroundings.

Dinner at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 – Venice

After breakfast, meet your local guide for a half-day walking tour of Venice’s most iconic landmarks.

Begin in St. Mark’s Square, the city’s grand central salon bordered by elegant arcades, the Clock Tower, Bell Tower, and the Procuratie. Continue with an in-depth guided visit of the Doge’s Palace, a majestic Gothic masterpiece of pink Verona marble and white Istrian stone that once housed the powerful rulers of the Venetian Republic. Next, enter the opulent St. Mark’s Basilica, a crowning jewel of Byzantine architecture famed for its golden mosaics and rich history dating back to the 9th century. Lunch, afternoon and evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 – Venice | Embarkation

After breakfast and check-out, enjoy a morning dedicated to Venetian craftsmanship. Accompanied by your guide, you will visit a traditional mask-making workshop, one of the city’s oldest artisan ateliers. Learn about the history and symbolism of Carnival masks, and discover the time-honored techniques of papier-mâché, decoration, and design. Then, experience Venice from its most iconic perspective: on a gondola ride along the Grand Canal and through lesser-known waterways. Enjoy lunch in a local trattoria, before transferring by private water taxi to the pier for embarkation aboard your ship.

Your Hotel – Palazzo San Lorenzo 4*

Nestled in the Castello district near St. Mark’s Square, this elegant boutique hotel blends traditional charm with contemporary comfort. With its refined décor and proximity to Venice’s landmarks, it offers a serene retreat in the heart of the city.

Your program includes:

•        2 nights at Palazzo San Lorenzo (or similar 4-star hotel)

•        Transfers and luggage handling as mentioned in the itinerary

•        Welcome by a local PONANT representative

•        Breakfast on Days 2 and 3

•        Guided walking tour and entrance fees to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace

•        Guided mask-making workshop and gondola ride

•        Lunch at a local restaurant on Day 3

•        Services of a local English-speaking guide

•        Gratuities for drivers and guides

Your program does not include:

•        Meals not mentioned

•        Personal expenses

•        Additional nights and early check-in / late check-out (available on request)

•        Transfers for arrivals outside the scheduled program dates

Please note:

•        This program involves extended walking on uneven surfaces and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.

•        The official currency is the Euro; major credit cards are widely accepted.

•        This pre-cruise program is a package; no refunds will be issued for unused services.

•        Program is subject to change based on local conditions.

Hotel contact information:

Palazzo San Lorenzo 4*

Fondamenta de l'Osmarin, 4981/B

30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Telephone : +39 041 4583620

Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.