From the Lido to St. Mark's square

We take the "Vaporetto" (public boats like busses in "normal" cities) to go from the Lido island (where our hotel is located) to the "real" Venice - to reach the heart of the "City that floats in theRead more
Saint Mark's square

We meet our local guides at one of the most famous squares of the world - right in front of one of the most famous churches of the world - St. Mark's Basilica (the second most important church in theRead more
Inside St. Mark's Basilika

(To me, Matthias) ONE OF THE MOST ATMOSPHERIC CHURCHES IN THE WORLD!!!
Next visit: "Palazzo Ducale"

The Palace of the "Doge" - the leader of the city of Venice - an independent Republic 1000 years ago and for more than 500 years THE trading point in between Asia and Europe
Glas blowing demonstration

Just around the corner from St. Mark's square - we get to see how "easy" it is to create out of sand and minerals (with the help of a "little" fire) art in glass!
Back on the "Canale Grande"

... impressions from the main "road" of the city
THE TEST!!!

Before getting back to the USA everyone has to do an online Covid Test!
After 1,5 hours of pressure:
EVERYONE NEGATIVE - THAT'S SO POSITIVE!!!
The last day ...

Free time in Venice ...
the Arsenal,
the bookshop "Alta Aqua",
the modern Department store "Fondaco dei Tedesci",
the Rialto Bridge at the Canale Grande
and St. Mark's square
(Last) Night in Venice

... and it's even a very short one - we have to wake up at 3:30 a.m. tomorrow morning to take a boat to the airport
Saying Goodbye and Farewell

8 days with wonderful friends ...
Taking the boat to the Airport - and getting on the flight back home!
Hope to see you soon again!
STAY HUMAN!
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