On this expedition you have the best of two worlds - the sun-soaked beaches of the Venetian Riviera and the historical, cultural charm of Venice.

Falling in love with Venice

Visitors from across the centuries have fallen in love with the city of Venice. It has a unique setting with a myriad of canals, an abundance of elegant palaces, the romance of the Rialto Bridge matched with the splendour of St Mark’s Square. Gondoliers in their sailors’ shirts and beribboned straw hats guide their gondolas through the maze of waterways.

The Venetian Riviera, to the east of the city, has mile upon mile of wide, golden sands. We will be staying in a comfortable hotel in this delightful region of Italy. Breakfast and evening meals are included and all rooms are en-suite.

Miles of sun-soaked sand with plenty of activity

There will be plenty to do! Along the Venetian Riviera there are water sports and cycle rides, huge ice creams and pizzas, warm sea and bright sunshine. This is a location not to be missed! Throughout the day you can enjoy the beach action and then cool off in the sea. There are also sophisticated Italian shops where you can browse for hours and sip a cappuccino in the cafés.

At the end of each day we return for our evening meal and a helpful Bible talk, which is always a highlight.

Venice and the Romeo and Juliet City of Verona

A short ride by coach and water bus takes us into the heart of the city, where we enjoy a guided walking tour as part of our optional excursion package. You can also choose to return on free days to explore all the city has to offer.

Also included in our optional excursion package is a journey inland to visit the Roman town of Verona. Renowned as the setting for Romeo and Juliet, it has a wealth of sites steeped in history and streets of pink-hued medieval buildings. The easy-going city, rich in art and architecture, has plenty of sights for us to visit.

Explore the islands of the lagoon

The outlying islands of Burano and Murano, celebrated for the ancient traditions of glass blowing and lace making, provide another enjoyable day out for us. The cruise between the islands is a great way to relax and enjoy the sunshine.