Venice Holidays
Enjoy the delights of the Eastern Med with the brand new Costa Serena, 7-night Fly + Cruise
Prices from �839
Description
For more information on this holiday or create a tailor-made trip, call our dedicated team of travel specialists by clicking on the "Book by phone" icon below.
Prepare to be dazzled by the ancient history of Greece and Turkey on this fabulous itinerary... Enjoy a casual stroll around the old town of Bari in southern Italy and in Greece marvel at the ancient ruins of Olympia at the foot of Mount Kronos, a tour offered from Katakolon. From Izmir visit the Turkish shrine said to be the throne of the Virgin Mary and be in awe of the fabulours Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace in exotic and mysterious Istanbul. Then on your return journey, you will call at beautiful Dubrovnik, a real jewel of the Adriatic coast.
Costa Serena - 7 nights - full board
The new Costa Flagship is the ship of space and light. Its name symbolises harmony and serenity. Costa Serena and her sister ship Costa Concordia are the largest and longest ships in the fleet
The Prestigious Samsara Spa spreads over two decks and will be a haven of wellness and relaxation. The beautiful Samsara cabins and suites have direct access to the Spa.
Over 500 cabins have balconies.
Choose from 13 bars and 5 restaurants. There are 4 swimming pools, two with retractable glass roofs. The decks are spacious and panoramic and the stylish public areas are designed with your comfort and relaxation in mind.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Fly UK to Venice and transfer to ship to depart Venice at 18.00
- Day 2: Bari, Italy arrive at 11.00 depart 14.00
- Day 3: Katakolon/Olympia arrive at 08.00 depart 15.00
- Day 4: Izmir, Turkey arrive at 08.30 depart 15.00
- Day 5: Istanbul, Turkey arrive 08.00 depart 18.00
- Day 6: At Sea
- Day 7: Dubrovnik, Croatia arrive 12.00 depart 17.30
- Day 8: Venice, arrive 10.00
Onboard facilities
- 5 restaurants, 13 bars
- Show lounge & ballroom
- Bars & lounges
- Card room/casino
- Night club
- Fitness centre/jogging track
- 4 swimming pool
- Samsara Spa
- Children’s playroom
- Shops
- Internet café/library
- Air conditioning
Room facilities
- Twin rooms
- Bathroom with shower & WC
- Fridge & TV
- Radio
Flights
- Carrier - TBA
- From - London Heathrow
- Outbound - various
Departs various - arrives various - Inbound - After 7 nights
Departs various - arrives various
The tour operator is regrettably unable to advise any specific flight times for this holiday as there are a number of alternatives. After you have made your request for booking the tour operator will endeavour to offer you flight times closest to your personal requirements.
Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.
For more information on this holiday or create a tailor-made trip, call our dedicated team of travel specialists by clicking on the "Book by phone" icon above.
Price includes: Flights, all meals, transfers, entertainment & port taxes and 7 nights accommodation on board the Costa Serena.
Venice Information
Venice Highlights...
- Lively Nights
- Marina / Harbour
- Local Markets
- Good for Couples
- Local History
- Ancient Sites
- Traditional Building
- Enjoyable Walks
- Museums
- Places to Explore
- Good Shopping
- Dining Out
- Romantic
- Scenic Location
- Local Character
- Plenty to do
- Islands
- Bistros & Cafés
- Transfer in 1hr
Destination Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Airport Information
Country
Italy
Address
Venice Marco Polo Airport - Save SPA, Viale G Galilei, 30/1, 30030 Tessera, Venice (Ve), Italy
Country Code
39
Telephone
(0)4 1260 6111
Fax
(0)4 1260 6260
airportelite@veniceairport.it or pubrel@veniceairport.it
Website
www.veniceairport.it
Location
The airport is located 12km (7.5 miles) from Venice by land, 10km (6 miles) by water
Time Zone
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
2
Transfer between Terminals
A free shuttle runs between the terminals, the docks and various car parks.
Driving Directions
The airport is 15 minutes from the Venice-Mestre motorway exit and is located off the SS14 airport road towards Trieste, which is well signposted for the airport.
Car Parking
There are multi-storey car parks (Park 1 and 4) in front of the old terminal and an open-air car park (Park 2) at the back of the multi-storey complex (tel: (0)4 1541 5913). There are also short-term car parks (Park 5 and 6) in front of the new terminal and a parking lane for pick-up and drop-off . There is a long-stay car park (Park 7), some distance from the new terminal; a shuttle service is available.
Car Hire
Auto Europa, Avis, Easy Car, Europcar, Hertz, Maggiore, Qui Car, Sixt, Targarent, Thrifty and Tirreno Prestige are all represented in the Arrivals area.
Public Transport
Water: Alilaguna (tel: (0) 4 1541 5180) runs waterboat service between the airport docks and Venice, Murano and Lido. Water taxis (tel: (0)4 1541 5084) and ATVO motorboats (tel: (0)4 1541 6555) also run from the airport docks to Venice; a 24-hour motorboat service is available from Consorzio Motoscafi Venezia (tel: (0)4 1522 2303). Road: Taxi: Traditional taxis are available from Radiotaxi (tel: (0)4 193 6222). Taxis to Padua and shared taxis area also available. Bus: There are scheduled bus services to Padua, Mestre and Venice. Venice-Mestre railway station is connected to the airport by the ATVO Fly Bus and the ACTV bus no.15. Bus no.5 also runs to Piazzale Roma. Bus information is available (tel: (0)4 1541 5180).
Information and Help Desks
A Venice Tourist Information Office is located in the Arrivals area (tel: (0)4 1541 5887). An airport information desk is situated in the Departures area (tel: (0)4 1260 9260). Recorded information is also available for Arrivals (tel: (0)4 1260 9240) and Departures (tel: (0)4 1260 9250).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Facilities include bureaux de change, banks and 24-hour ATMs. There is a post office too, which also provides currency exchange and a fax service. Eating and drinking: There are bars, cafés and restaurants at the airport. Food outlets include traditional Italian espresso bars and a self-service restaurant. Shopping: Shops are located in the Extra Schengen Departures Hall and include duty-free. Luggage: Left-luggage facilities, a lost property office and a luggage wrapping service are available. Other facilities: There is a first aid service, a prayer room and a spa.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Travelex Business Centre (tel: (0)4 1269 8191) has meeting rooms and conference halls, as well as individual workstations, secretarial support and translation services, audiovisual equipment and mobile phone hire. A meeting room in the VIP Lounge can be hired (tel: (0)4 1260 6285); facilities in the lounge include telephone, TV, video, slide projector, fax machine and a bar.
Disabled Facilities
Wheelchairs are available for disabled travellers and passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. The terminal is equipped with ramps and lifts that provide access to all areas.
Airport Hotels
The Fly Hotel is 300m (328 yards) from the airport (tel: (0)41 541 5022; website: www.flyhotelvenice.com), the Antony Hotel (tel: (0)41 542 0022; website: www.antonyhotel.it) is 1km (0.6 miles) away, and the Ramada Venezia (tel: (0)41 531 0500) 7km (4.5 miles). A hotel reservation service is available in Arrivals.
City
Venice
Full Airport Name
Venice Marco Polo Airport
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