Ravenna Mosaics – Private Day Trip from Venice

Your day begins with a comfortable pickup in Venice by my personal driver, who will bring you to the historic city of Ravenna. Upon arrival, I’ll be waiting to guide you on an enlightening walking tour of Ravenna’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. Once a vibrant capital of Late Antique Europe, Ravenna boasts spectacular art and architecture. As we stroll through the city center, we’ll visit its most iconic landmarks, shimmering with golden early Christian mosaics. You’ll then have time for a relaxing lunch before returning to Venice with my driver. Please note that pick-up and drop-off are usually arranged at Piazzale Roma, in front of Bar Due Ruote—the only area in Venice accessible to cars. However, if your accommodation is in the surrounding area, such as in Mestre, please let me know once you’ve booked so we can arrange pick-up and drop-off directly there, if accessible by car.

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   Stop 1

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   Pick-up Point: For easy recognition, my driver will be waiting here with a sign displaying your name. The journey to Ravenna takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.

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   Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

   30 min

   The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is a 6th-century church renowned for its exceptional early Christian mosaics. Built by Theodoric the Great, it features stunning depictions of biblical scenes and saints, blending Roman and Byzantine art styles. The basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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   Dante's Tomb

   15 min

   The Tomb of Dante is the final resting place of the illustrious poet Dante Alighieri, author of The Divine Comedy. Exiled from his native Florence, Dante died in Ravenna in 1321. The tomb is a small neoclassical structure designed by architect Camillo Morigia in 1780.

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   Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)

   15 min

   The Neonian Baptistery is an early 5th-century octagonal building renowned for its exquisite early Christian mosaics, particularly the dome depicting the baptism of Jesus. As one of the oldest monuments in the city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it exemplifies the blend of classical Roman architecture with emerging Christian art.

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   Mausoleo di Galla Placidia

   15 min

   The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is a 5th-century building famous for its stunning early Christian mosaics. Despite its name, it likely served as a chapel rather than a tomb for Empress Galla Placidia. The small, cross-shaped structure features richly decorated interiors with mosaics of starry skies and Christian symbols, blending Roman and Byzantine artistic styles. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of early Christian art.

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   Basilica di San Vitale

   40 min

   The Basilica of San Vitale is a 6th-century church famed for its exceptional Byzantine mosaics. Its unique octagonal design and richly decorated interior, featuring mosaics of Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora, make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of early Christian art and architecture.

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   Stop 7

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   After the tour of Ravenna, the driver will bring you back to Venice, dropping you off at the same point where you were picked up. The journey from Ravenna takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.