As a beautiful destination, Venice—with its 1,000-year-old history and floating-on-water setting-- is pretty hard to beat. But in the thick of the season, much of that loveliness can be obscured by flocks of sight-seers. Forget everything you think you know about tourist traps and crowds. We're talking about Venice in March, when the city reveals its true self: a place where you can actually hear your footsteps on ancient bridges and have real conversations with gondoliers instead of fighting for selfie space.

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In March, you’ll have space to breathe in St. Mark's Basilica, time to meet artisans on Murano island while learning to blow glass, and peaceful moments watching lace-makers on colorful Burano. We're even throwing in a day trip to Verona because, come on, who doesn't want to see Juliet's balcony? Plus, you'll create your own Carnival mask—because if you're going to Venice, you might as well embrace the drama.

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 Our seven-day itinerary in the city that defies gravity hits all the must-sees but skips the tourist-herd mentality. We're talking aperitivo and authentic dinners, a gondola ride at your own pace, evening opera or Vivaldi concerts, and lunch at the fish markets near Rialto Bridge while locals go about their daily business around you. With Shannon's art historian insights and artist's eye, you'll see Venice not just as a postcard, but as a living, breathing masterpiece that's been inspiring people like us for centuries.

Please note that this is a sample itinerary. Accommodations and activities may change but we will always replace them with something of equal or better value.

1. Experiencing the city through the eyes of an artist and art educator

2. Discovering the hidden charms of a popular tourist destination, making you feel like a local

3. Getting to blow glass on the famous "glass island" of Murano

4. The songs of the gondoliers and the sounds of the street musicians

5. Gelato, pasta, pizza, seafood and the the best of Italy's fabulous cuisine

Shannon Faseler is a visual artist and art historian who works across media. Born in Texas, she is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin where she received a BFA in Studio art. She also holds a MFA in painting and drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Upon graduating in Chicago, Shannon moved to California where she exhibited, taught, and ran the University Gallery. Currently, Shannon is in Wimberley, Texas, where she continues her studio practice in addition to teaching, exhibiting, and curating at home and abroad. Shannon also enjoys traveling and leading tours of college students and adult groups to Italy and beyond.

You can fly into Venice (VCE) or you can fly into Rome (FCO) or Milan (MIL) and take a train to Venice.

Please arrive by 3:00 PM. We will meet at the Venice Santa Lucia train station at a pre-arranged time. Then, we'll go together from the station to the hotel by Water Taxi.

If you are flying into Venice, there is a 15 minute bus ride that will take you from the airport to the Piazzale Roma in the city for 10 Euros. It is then a 6 minute walk, over a canal, to the train station.

No Visa is required for US citizens but you do need an ETIAS authorization. This is a new requirement and a simple process which we will walk you through closer to the trip.

We require all international travelers to purchase travel insurance. We strongly recommend trip protection insurance to protect your investment.

You will be receiving periodic communications from us leading up to departure with other important details included. If you have any questions, you can contact our travel manager, Marcy, at [email protected]

Inclusions:

• 6 Nights Lodging

• 5 Dinners

• 5 Lunches

• 6 Breakfasts

• Ground Transportation

• All activities noted in the itinerary

Exclusions:

• Roundtrip Airfare

• Airport transfers

• Alcohol not mentioned above

• Travel Insurance

Gratuities to local guides, drivers, maids and hotel staff, travel insurance, round trip airfare, passport and visa fees, personal items such as phone calls, laundry, baggage fees and items not expressly listed as included.

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