Discovering Colorful Gems of Venice

Immediately after your night at the Riva del Vin Boutique hotel, grab your camera and head out to one of the most picturesque explorations of your weekend.
Take a walk to the Farini restaurant savouring more of Venice.
When in Venice, what beats a healthy and local variety of food for breakfast!
Here, from tasty croissants to amazing coffee; you will be spoilt for choice and most of all enjoy the efficient service that comes with it. Stack up enough energy foods because you will need those calories for the long walks ahead in your next destination!
After breakfast, walk to the FTE Nove ferry station and board a ferry to Burano island.
Open hours; Monday - Sunday 8:00 – 20:00

At the f.t.e Nove ferry station, board a ferry to Burano.
You will buy the ferry ticket once on board.
The ferry leaves every 20-30 minutes, so you do not have to worry about booking in advance.
Check this website for a more elaborate schedule of the ferry routes.

The ferry has several stops before arriving on Burano island.
NOTE: The ferry ride will take about 30 minutes.
The Venetian island of Burano is one of the most illustrious and colourful islands in all of Venice, renowned for its lacework and fishing activities from days in the memorial. When you alight from the ferry, take time to walk around the place and enjoy this rather unique experience. Savour the endless ambience of the colourful walls of the houses in Burano.
Explore and immerse yourself in the limitless beauty of the most beautiful island in all of Venice.

Rumoured to be more than 5 centuries old, the leaning bell tower at the San Martino Church is your next stop. You will immediately notice this amazing tower and although you will not enter the church, take a look around and marvel at this amazing piece of architecture.
You can take photos here for your Instagram; the tower is one of the most picturesque attractions in Burano!

In the heart of Burano is the Lace Museum.
While in Burano, take a stroll to this amazing place established in 1978 to honour the tradition of the people of Burano. Here, you will discover historic ancient lacing techniques and vast collections of items on the display. Marvel at the handcraft mastery of lacework on the shelves.
Spend an hour here before going to your next stop for lunch.
Open hours; Monday - Closed Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 – 16:00

While in Burano, the best way to have the most immersive culinary experience is to eat local.
The Fritto Misto is the perfect answer to that, and you will enjoy a variety of grilled seafood at a very pocket-friendly price.
Open hours; Monday - Sunday 9:00 – 20:00

Walk to the Burano C ferry station and head to the San Giorgio Maggiore island for your next amazing location!

Laced with thousands of well-maintained trees and curving into unsolvable mazes, the Labirinto Borges is one not to miss while in Venice.
The labyrinth was designed by Randoll Coate following a dream the artist had.
Take time to walk around and enjoy the jaw-dropping artistic perfection here.
Open Hours Wednesday - Closed Thursday - Tuesday - 11:00 – 16:00

This 16th-century church completed in 1610 by Vincenzo Scamozzi is one of the most notable features in Venice. You will get to walk inside, and enjoy the murals and the magnificence of this mammoth church.
Open hours; Monday - Sunday - 7:00 – 18:00

Take a ferry back to the cruise terminal where you will conveniently walk back to your car and drive back to Florence.

Alight from the ferry here and walk to the Garage San Marco where you parked your car.

Pick your car here and drive to Florence.
It's been an amazing exploration in Venice!

After driving for about an hour, you will get to the Haru where you will park and have dinner.
The Haru restaurant is perfectly located just along the way on your way back to Florence. Enjoy the diverse Italian buffet on offer here before getting back on the road to Florence to complete your 2-day round trip.
Open hours; Monday - Sunday 12:00 – 15:00, 18:30 – 23:00