Excursion to the Islands: Murano, Burano, Torcello

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Enjoy the Panoramic Venice islands tour: day trip in the norther lagoon to discover Murano, Burano and Torcello. After a fascinating boat ride in the Lagoon dominated by nature, you will stop in Murano, the glass island, known throughout the world forits glassmaking art. You will visit a Furnace, where you will admire a glass blowing demonstration and learn about the ancient glass-blowing technique. (You will stay 1 hour and 15 minutes). The tour will then continue towards Burano, the jewel of the Venetian Lagoon, famous all over the world for its lacemaking and for the brightly colored fishermen’s houses. Take a chance to walk through the 'calli' (the Venetian way to say 'streets') and to admire the ladies embroidering lace handmade products. You will spend more time to stay in Burano, which is probably the most charming island in the lagoon. You will arrive in Burano for lunchtime, so you will have the opportunity to choose one of the typical fish restaurants for a quick lunch or to shop at the handmade lace stores. (You will stay 1 hour and 30 minutes). The last, but not the least is the quiet and sparsely populated island of Torcello, the first center of civilization in the estuary. On these island you can admire the oldest churches of the lagoon and discover how Venice was born! (You will stay 1 hour and 15 minutes). You will come back to the islands crossing all the lagoon admiring the fascinating St. Mark’s Basin from the boat. Enjoy the panoramic boat, from where you can take marvelous pictures to Venice and its lagoon

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