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Description: Your guide meets you at St. Mark’s Square. Through thrilling anecdotes and swash-buckling stories, learn about the history of Venice and St. Mark’s Basilica—like how it received its precious relics via a 9th-century kidnapping! But then comes the real treat. All of the passersby will wonder where you’re going as a custodian unlocks the basilica’s doors for you and Walks of Italy’s small groups of maximum 15 clients... And walks you right in. Inside, take a deep breath. You’re experiencing St. Mark’s Basilica as almost nobody else does, or ever has ever been able to (aside from the Doge himself)—empty! No standing elbow-to-elbow with other tourists, no seeing the church as if through a strobe light from hundreds of popping flashbulbs, no noise from the crowds. In-stead, you’re alone with your guide and the custodian. So you can experience the ba-silica as it should be experienced: in tranquility and peace. Of course, you’ll also be able to skip all the lines—not only into the basilica, but also to see the Pala d’Oro, the spectacular, Byzantine altarpiece that uses more than 1,900 gems! During the day, there’s a line to see this, but now? You have it almost all to yourself. Since you’re alone in the basilica with Walks of Italy groups only, you can even go where others, visiting during the day, can’t. Like the crypt, which the custodian un-locks for you: This is where the bones of St. Mark are said to actually be kept. Plus, you can see the stained walls here from the past floods that have devastated Ven-ice—the crypt used to be flooded every time the high tide hit the city! Aside from the emptiness of the basilica, nighttime is the best time to visit because that’s when the mosaics are at their most beautiful. All 43,000 square feet are lit up, glimmering and sparkling in the dark! If just seeing the basilica this way weren’t entrancing enough, there’s also your guide, an expert who’s passionate about Venetian art and history—and about shar-ing it with you in the most fun way possible. You’ll hear the tale of how St. Mark’s became St. Mark’s, a story that pivots on a kidnapping and and a dangerous sea voy-age! You’ll learn where the precious marbles decorating St. Mark’s really come from... A one-hour tour that will give you memories which will last a lifetime! Important Notes: Please remember that the basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate: Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks of Italy cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to im-proper dress. Backpacks are prohibited inside of St. Mark's Basilica. This tour runs rain or shine.
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Quai Branly Museum - Combined Ticket
The opening of the musée du quai Branly, in June 2006, helped legiti mize long misunderstood cultures and finally made them accessible to a wider public. 300,000 works and objects from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas make up the collection of the museum, whose mission is to conserve, document and enrich.
As a resource of messages and potential connections between world cultures, the collection is a point of departure from which the museum has shaped its identity: that of a museum for the 21st Century with innovative architecture and museography, all in the heart of a major international capital.
The musée du quai Branly is a museum that does not claim to teach from a position of authority; rather, it sets out to create bridges between cultures, while encouraging curiosity and attracting visitors from different backgrounds with varied interests.
Within the museum, diverse skills and perspectives create the ideal context for the collection, giving rise to cultural, artistic and scientific proposals, from different levels of interpretation and approaches, be it via temporary exhibitions, performing arts, lectures or conferences.
The quality and renewal of this myriad of offerings depend upon the public making the museum their own and upon their desire to keep coming back. The dynamics of mediation between visitors and the collec tions, taking into account the vision of a given society at a given moment, opens up the dialogue to the key issues of our day: globalisation, our relationship towards “otherness” and the natural world.
NOTE : The combined ticket include tickets for the permanent collection and the temporary exhibition
Batobus Batobus hop-on hop off services takes you to the heart of Paris, to reach the various quarters of the capital. With 9 stops on the route, Batobus shows you a different view of Paris and is an original way of getting about in Paris. Hop-off hop-on points: Tour Eiffel: Port de la Bourdonnais.At the foot of the 1,710 steps of a great Parisian landmark. Musée d'Orsay: Quai de Solférino. Next to the museum, a stop leading to the world of the Impressionists. St-Germain-des-Prés: Quai Malaquais. Near the Institut de France, the Paris of artists and intellectuals. Notre-Dame: Quai de Montebello. The architectural harmony of the cathedral and the carefree student atmosphere of the Latin Quarter. Jardin des Plantes / Cité de la Mode: station was moved to the foot of the Cité de la Mode, just 10 minutes walk from its original location. Hotel de Ville: Close to Pont d'Arcole. The City Hall stop leads to the richness and contrasts of the Marais district and the Pompidou Centre. Louvre: Between Pont Royal and Pont du Carrousel. Reveals a quarter where history and history of art are one. Champs-Elysées: Close to Pont Alexandre III. Mythical Paris-the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais and Avenue Montaigne. Beaugrenelle: located in the 15th arrondissement, open daily from 10am to 20:45. A district placed under the sign of relaxation and shopping. Louvre Museum The Louvre Museum is unquestionably one of the finest art galleries in the world. Home to thousands of classic and modern masterpieces, the Louvre is the jewel in the crown of French culture, a towering testament to European civilisation and history. Its quality and importance is highlighted through its popularity as the Louvre is the globes most-visited museum. To walk through the Louvre Museum is to walk through the history of France and into the minds of kings and revolutionaries. The reigns of Louis XIII and Louis XIV saw major expansion and a linking of the palaces and halls, which make up the museum today The Louvre Museum contains over 35,000 pieces of artwork across numerous departments including Near Eastern Antiquities, Egyptian Antiquities, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities, Islamic Art, Sculptures, Decorative Arts, Paintings, Prints and Drawings. Masterpieces by great artists such as Da Vinci and Delacroix are part of the permanent collection of this prestigious gallery. Surrounding this iconic pyramid building are the Carrousel gardens. These beautiful formal gardens are among the finest in the world and the perfect setting to discuss and reflect on the wonders of the gallery itself.
Historical Algarve is a full day tour departing from Praia da Luz. You will get the opportunity to visit one of the Portugal most beautiful natural heritage site which is Ria Formosa Natural Park, Silves Castle, Monchique Mountain. After lunch you continue to the beautiful town of Lagos, a town linked to the Portuguese Discoveries, where you will have the chance to have a look at the old slave market (the first in Europe), Saint Anthony`s Golden Church, the fort and the old town. You will also visit Santa Luzia, a small picturesque village located very close to Tavira, which specialises in catching octopus, and the cosmopolitan city of Faro - the capital of the Algarve. Ticket Includes Full day guided tour Pick Up at central Lisbon hotels* Departure from Praia da Luz - Quarteira Highlights Ria Formosa Natural Park - one of the country's most beautiful natural heritages Silves Castle - Islamic military architecture Breathtaking view at the top of Monchique Mountain - Algarve's highest point. Incredible panoramic views. Excludes: Entry ticket to attractions Please Note: Hotel arragements are dealt directly with Cityrama once booking is confirmed*
What is Included: 2 x breakfast, 3 x lunch and 2 x dinner Accommodation (either camping, shared or double as booked) Park entrance fees Friendly and informative tour guide YOU SHOULD BRING (ADVISABLE) Good shoes / boots for walking Appropriate clothing for warm and cold conditions Towel & toiletries Sunscreen, hat, bathers
A high-speed adventure your whole family will love?! Slide around the waters of Albufeira on a thrilling 30-minute ride on a Jet boat. Driven by an expert captain, the boat speeds, spins and splashes, so be prepared to have fun and get wet while enjoying views of Portugal’s scenic southern coastline. As the Jet boat takes off from the harbor, grab the safety bar in front of you and hold on — your captain is about to take you on a wild ride. Do 360-degree spins, power breaks and slides, generating waves that splash around you. It’s all part of the fun, so wear clothes that can get wet. At slower speeds, have a look at the beauty of the Algarve coast, one of the most attractive destinations in Portugal. After all the excitement, we will return to the marina of Albufeira.
