Venice october 2014

Palazzi, beauty and secrets

Secret Venice and private masterpieces, another Venice with Marie Ghisi
Venetian art of living still exists. And it is a rare privilege to be welcomed in mysterious private palaces where the venetian aristocrats still are the witnesses of centuries of elegance and refinement.

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DAY 1
Welcome at Marco Polo airport Transfer to the hotel in the heart of Venice by 13:30 Short introductory conference by Marie Ghisi at the hotel We walk through Venice towards our first discovery

Superb palace on Canal Grande

owned by one of the most ancient and famous families of Venetian Doges

Surrounded by her family, our hostess welcomes us for the visit of the palace and offers an aperitivo alla veneziana with the elegance of ancient times. They tell us the history of the family and of the palace, that was chosen by the Prince and Princess of Wales when they visited Venice.

******* We have dinner in a typical venetian ristorante and exchange impressions of our first privileged discoveries

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DAY 2

We discover Murano, the island of glass

It is the heritage of centuries of knowhow, technical and artistic discoveries. For centuries, Venice was the worldwide centre producing the most exclusive, precious and refined glass. The glass industry contributed to the wealth and reputation of Venice. Today it still offers great artistic work amongst quantities of cheap copies. Marie will tell you the difference between the authentic and the rest, while we visit a fornace still working with ancient methods.

We have lunch in a typical ristorante and stroll along the streets of Murano towards the very ancient Basilica with amazing mosaics before going back to Venice

DAY 3
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Discovery of a palace of the 14th century. Since then it has been occupied by the same family. Its history is part of the glory of the Venetian Republic.
Our host, a charming Venetian Aristocrat, shows us around the marvellous palace During lunch he tells us the story of his ancestors, amongst whom are several Doges and he prepares a nice surprise

After the Palazzo, Marie guides us towards sestiere San Marco for a private visit to the famous opera house

LA FENICE

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DAY 4
We stroll along the calle towards one of the last authentic artisan Venetian Mask workshops. We are shown how the masks are created and produced. The masks for the Stanley Kubrick film Eyes Wide Shut were designed and produced here. They are publishers of the great book Maschere a Venezia

Reception in a private palace on Canal Grande

We get our first impressions from the garden through which we enter the palace of one of Maries friends. She welcomes us in her private apartments looking out on Canal Grande. The Countess, our hostess, shows us the antique frescoes in her drawing-rooms and we have lunch in one of the most ravishing dining-rooms in Venice.

After the Palazzo, Marie guides us through the streets of Venice, telling us many anecdotes about the places we cross. We return to the hotel, in time to pick up our luggage and start for Marco Polo Airport

Price 1825

Single supplem ent 150

Price include 3 nights bed & breakfast, tour as described, including transport throughout. Price does not include flights. To book contact: Artstur Italian Art & Culture
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