In the Venetian Lagoon, there are many islands, which had an important defensive and commercial role in the past. The islands that are still inhabited and can be visited are:

• the Lido, which was important for its bathing establishment, but now known worldwide for the Venice International Film Festival

• Murano, famous for the precious and unique Murano glass

• Burano with its colourful houses that inspired many artists and its handmade laces

• Torcello, an island with only 25 inhabitants and a wonderful cathedral. Inside you can admire the impressive mosaic of the Last Judgement

• Sant’Erasmo and its lovely gardens

• and also Mazzorbo, Le Vignole, Pellestrina, San Clemente, Mazzorbetto.

Some other islands are cloisters:

• San Francesco del Deserto, an oasis of peace and silence

• San Lazzaro degli Armeni, which is well known for its rich picture gallery and its collection of writings

• San Michele, which is the cemetery of the city. You can visit it and see that many famous people, like Igor Stravinkij, were buried there

• and San Giorgio Maggiore, San Servolo, la Certosa, Lazzaretto Nuovo.

The starting point of our tour is the Tronchetto car park. You will take a boat and reach Murano and Burano, when you will have also lunch. Then you will visit Torcello and finally, you will go back to Tronchetto.

NOTE:
- this itinerary doesen't include interiors.
- timing: 1h,45min
- service with a radio microphone system