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What to expect

Centrally Located Hotel

Centrally Located Hotel

Stay at the Hotel La Fenice et des Artistes

Unique Architecture

Unique Architecture

See the magnificent architecture of Padua

Guided Tours

Guided Tours

Guided tour of charming Venice

Famous Canals

Famous Canals

Explore the network of famous canals

About this trip...

A perfect choice for a solo traveler’s Christmas city break, Venice sparkles with charm, history, and holiday magic. You’ll stay in a private room right in the heart of the city, making it easy to explore winding canals, festive squares, and historic streets. You’ll be traveling with a group of fellow solo adventurers and guided by an experienced tour leader, ensuring a smooth, social, and unforgettable experience. During this special time of year, we’ll wander through Venice and the medieval city of Padua, soaking up seasonal markets, holiday traditions, and the cozy Italian atmosphere that makes this trip truly magical.
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What's included?

  • Roundtrip group airport Water Taxi Transfers (these transfers are time specific)
  • Private Room
  • Breakfast daily plus Christmas lunch and 3 evening meals
  • Welcome drink & Information Meeting
  • Half day guided tour of Venice
  • Entrance to the Ducal Palace in Venice
  • Half day guided tour of Padua including train transfers
  • Entrance to Baptistry, Cathedral and Cathedral Museum in Padua
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader

What's extra:

 
  • €3.50 per night tourist tax payable to the hotel locally
  • International flights are not included
  • Let us help you book them! Learn more. 
  • Private airport transfers 
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & drinks
  • Meals when not included in the itinerary
  • Activities when not included in the itinerary

Itinerary

  • Arrive in Venice
  • Venice
  • Padua
  • Christmas Day at leisure
  • Departure Day

What you’ll be doing

Day One: Arrive in Venice

Day One: Arrive in Venice

Welcome to Venice! Upon arrival at Venice Airport, we will transfer to our hotel by water taxi. When evening comes, we gather together and enjoy a welcome drink before having dinner in a local restaurant.
  • Dinner Included
Day Two: Explore Venice

Day Two: Explore Venice

After breakfast, we meet our English speaking guide at our hotel and explore more of this fantastic city. The guide will begin to describe the Fenice Theatre, built in 1792 and first called only the ‘Grand Theatre of Venice’. Then, due to a fire, the Fenice (Phoenix) was named after the mythological bird that was reborn from its ashes. We then continue sightseeing to San Marco, Scala del Bovolo, Campo Sant’Angelo’s picturesque bell tower and the Palaces in The Venetian Gothic style finishing at the building of Fortuny Museum where there is free time to continue exploring.
 
Through a labyrinth of narrow and hidden streets, we arrive in Manon Field with the statue of the Venetian hero who restored the Republic during the ’48 movements. Our tour will also take us to the Grand Canal where we can enjoy a beautiful view in front of the Rialto bridge and of course, a visit of the world famous Ducal Palace.
 
The rest of our day can be enjoyed at leisure to further explore the network of streets and canals of Venice followed by dinner in a local restaurant in the evening.
 
  • Breakfast & Dinner Included 
 
*Ducal Palace: You must show an ID at the entrance. The ducal palace ticket includes free access to Correr Museum and Marciana Library at 3PM (you are not required to go)
Day Three: Journey to Padua

Day Three: Journey to Padua

After breakfast, we make our way by foot to the train station (25 min walk) to catch a train to Padua (approx. 30 min train journey). We meet our guide in Via VIII Febbraio, in front of the University Building – Palazzo Bo where we begin our walking tour in the area of the old city. Our tour is focused on the visit to the Piazza Duomo, Baptistery of the Cathedral, Museum of the Diocese. The Cathedral of Padua is dedicated to the Assumption: the present Church is the 3rd one built in the area of the old town and was built in the time when Padua was under the influence of the Republic of Venice (1405-1797). Many architects were engaged to plan and build it, and amongst them – Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Over the centuries, many art pieces have been added to the inside of the chapels. The Baptistery of the Cathedral has been recently restored. This precious shrine tells the stories of St John the Baptist, St Mary, Jesus, and describes also the Paradise and the Apocalypse. It’s included in the 8 Paduan Monuments and soon thought to be included in the UNESCO Heritage list. The Museum of the Cathedral, founded in 1973, is located in a huge hall decorated with frescoes, coats-of-arms and medallions attributed to Jacopo da Montagnana (XVth c.). Once we have enjoyed the sights and history of Padua, we will head back by train to Venice and meet in the evening for dinner in a local restaurant.
 
 
  • Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Four: Christmas Day at leisure

Day Four: Christmas Day at leisure

After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy some time to do whatever you wish. The location of our hotel provides a base that means you can walk to many of the popular sights of the city, including the famous St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. Christmas lunch will be served in a local restaurant so we can enjoy this special occasion together.

  • Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day Five: Departure Day

Day Five: Departure Day

After breakfast we’ll have some free time to explore Venice a little bit more before transfering to the venice airport by water taxi for our return flight home.


  • Breakfast Included

Trip Reviews

Very atmospheric

Sightseeing and sampling food in Venice, Very atmospheric

David

Overall Experience

Overall experience more than met my expectations. Well located hotel with friendly staff, included meals were good, sensibly paced trip with good mix of sightseeing and free time, nice group to share the experience with.  how can anyone fail to be charmed by Venice?

Philip

Great Tour Leader

Nice Hotel, great people, great tour leader

John

Great Location

I enjoyed the close proximity of the hotel to the centre of Venice.

Andrew

Accommodations

Hotel La Fenice Et Des Artistes Three-star

Our comfortable hotel is in an 18th Century Venetian palazzo that looks out over a small quiet Venetian square. Centrally located in the heart of Venice, it's just a short walk from Piazza San Marco.
Facilities include
Facilities include a restaurant, bar and WIFI throughout.
Room includes
Rooms include ensuite facilities with satellite TV, hair dryer, telephone and minibar.

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info
Dec 22 2026 Dec 26 2026 4
$1699
+approx. $14.89 local fees
  

Essential Information

Dress code
Dressing in layers is recommended. Please note that as you will be travelling by water taxi to and from the airport, a warm coat would also be recommended. Casual evening wear and comfortable walking shoes are also recommended.
Gratuities
We suggest a Group Collection to cover guides, transfer drivers, and hotel staff of minimum £15.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. 
 
For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on.
Important Information
Please note - a reasonable level of fitness / mobility is required as sightseeing is by foot. There is also the need to get on and off of water taxis and be able to manage your own luggage on and off the boat. Ducal Palace: Remember that you has to show your Identity Card at the entrance
 
*The ducal palace ticket includes free access to Correr Museum and Marciana Library - scheduled for you for this day at 15h00 pm – in case you wish, it is not mandatory.
Flights & Airport Transfers
Whether you'd like us to arrange your flights or prefer to book your own, we're here to make the process easy. Our team can secure flights from the location that suits you best, or provide all the arrival and departure details you'll need if booking independently.
 
Arrival & departure airport transfers are included for the majority of our trips EXCEPT our UK Breaks, regardless of if you book your own flights or if we book them for you. To learn more about flight options, payments, and transfers, click here.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance before any trip — it safeguards you against unexpected issues like illness, cancellations, or lost luggage. It also protects your health and travel investment, giving you peace of mind to fully enjoy your journey. Click here. to learn more.
Permissions

WhatsApp Group: Shortly before your holiday, you will be invited to join an optional WhatsApp group to connect with your fellow travellers and your Tour Leader. If you choose to join the WhatsApp group, you’re consenting to your phone number being visible to other travellers. Photos or messages may be shared within the group. Solos may use group content for marketing purposes. You can opt out at any time by emailing: [email protected]. 

If you would prefer not to join the WhatsApp group, you can simply meet the group on your first day instead. Please note, if you have not received an email within 24 hours of departure, we recommend you check your email junk folder. Upon the conclusion of your holiday, please be informed that we will close your specific holiday WhatsApp group. Therefore, we recommend making personal arrangements with those you wish to stay in touch with before the holiday concludes. 

Photo Permissions: At the beginning of your trip, your Tour Leader will ask if you would be happy to sign a photo permission form. This means that any photographs taken during your holiday can be used by Solos to share what the Solos experience is all about. It also means you have lots of memories to go home with! Details will be given at your welcome meeting

Currency 
Euro
Passports and visas

We recommend that you check passport and visa requirements for the country you are visiting at the State Department if you have a U.S. Passport. Most countries require that your passport have at least six months validity when traveling internationally, and many require that you have one to two blank visa pages for either an entry stamp or visa. As a general rule, please check that your passport has six months validity beyond your planned trip, and if not, please renew your passport with plenty of time to provide Solos with your updated passport information by the final payment due date.

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Health requirements 
We recommend that you check if vaccinations are required for your destination at the CDC’s recommendations for your visited destination(s). We also recommend you purchase travel protection. A travel protection plan can often assist with medical emergencies and reimburse costs that are covered by the plan. Please verify coverage details with Solos before you travel.
Time Difference
Italy is 6 hours ahead of EST.
 
Electrical Appliances
Voltage 230v
Travel adaptor type C (EuroPlug)
Transfer time
The transfer time from Venice Airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes by taxi boat.

Rated as Excellent (4.8/5) by our customers

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Fantastic time

I’ve recently returned from my first Solos trip and had a fantastic time. I can honestly say that I enjoyed every minute, and the memories will last a lifetime.
-Patricia

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Highly Recommended

I’d highly recommend Solos to people looking to travel on their own with a group of like minded people.
-David

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Brilliant Week!

We laughed until our bellies ached. It was such a brilliant week.
-Janev

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Go for it!

I still get a bit nervous but this will be my third time with Solos and its one of the best decisions I have ever made- everyone is so friendly, just go for it!!
-Jane

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