SETTIMANA VENEZIANA

November 16th - 23rd, 2025
Experience Venice like never before on Settimana Veneziana, a week-long journey crafted for those who crave history and authenticity with a touch of luxury. With exclusive access to iconic sites and hidden corners, expert guides to illuminate the city’s past, and personal attention from travel curator Courtney Fleming-Italia, this intimate small group trip ensures a rich and immersive experience.

Our Ethos

Settimana Veneziana is a culmination of decades spent in Venice building relationships with locals and developing knowledge about Venetian culture. Venice is a city often ravaged by tourism, misunderstood and under-appreciated by its huge influx of day-trippers. This trip seeks to reinvigorate the city with mindful, slow, and sustainable tourism - encouraging travellers to learn and take inspiration not just from the city's beauty and history, but from its imaginative and resilient residents. Every activity, experience, and tour in Settimana Veneziana is led by Venetians, ensuring your money goes directly towards supporting local businesses, artisans, and experts. In addition, a portion of our proceeds will be donated to Venetian charities hand-selected by our Venetian partners and friends.

Tour Highlights

Get ready for a week of magical experiences, curated to immerse you in Venetian culture and traditions. Think private demonstrations and workshops with world-famous artisans, an array of authentic dining and drinking experiences, visits to historic palaces, and a day out on the lagoon visiting small islands only accessible by private boat. You can preview some of our experiences below!

Witness World-Class Craftsmanship

Get behind the scenes with some of the city's finest artisans. You'll be welcomed into private workshops, studios, and factories to learn from experts on centuries-old techniques as well as modern innovations. We'll get hands-on at some studios, learning new skills and creating unique treasures to bring home!

Explore the Lagoon in Style

All aboard on our private vintage admiralty boat for a day exploring gems of the Northern Lagoon with an expert local guide as our guest. We'll visit private islands, taste wine from native grapes once thought extinct, and learn about the origins of the city. You'll be comfortable in our enclosed and heated cabin which has leather seats and a mini bar - full of Prosecco, of course!

Indulge in Venetian Cuisine

From a guided walk visiting some of the city's most historic wine bars for drinks & snacks, to group lunches and dinners in the most authentic local restaurants, to a private cooking class and dinner in a palazzo on the Grand Canal, you'll experience a wide range of culinary experiences - with recipes and ingredients to inspire you to recreate a bit of Venetian magic back at home!

Enjoy our Personalised Approach

Being a part of a like-minded group is enriching and full of good times, but everyone deserves their own personal Venetian moments. Our itinerary allows for some free time to explore Venice at your leisure. Each guest will receive a private call with Courtney, so we can recommend and book activities suited to your unique interests. Whether you want to shop for antique treasures, visit the city's most magnificent churches, enjoy quirky museums, or take a photography walk, we've got the expertise and contacts to make your dreams come true.

Click here for an itinerary preview.

Our Residence

Settle in, Venice awaits...

Make yourself at home in a historic palazzo with its own private bridge, exclusively ours for the week. Each spacious ensuite room boasts canal views, marble or terrazzo floors, and unique features such as antique cabinets and sumptuous textiles. Our intimate communal sitting room has a large balcony with panoramic canal views, an original coffered wood ceiling, and comfy sofas to relax on with a glass of wine or your favourite book.

Click here to learn more, and select your favourite room today

Local Speakers and Guides

We've gathered together a team of inspiring, creative, knowledgable, and fun local experts, artisans, and personalities to share their city with you. From born and bred Venetians to people from across the globe who've been inspired to make this unique city their permanent home, we'll learn about Venetian culture, the benefits and challenges of living in Venice, and how visitors can make a positive impact during their stay.

Michela Bortolozzi

Designer

Instagram: @relightvenice

Gillian Longworth McGuire

Writer & Local Expert

Instagram: @gillianknowsbest

Valentino Scarpa

Gondolier (Sandolista)

Instagram: @venice.skyline

Elisabetta Amadi

Licensed Guide

Venice with Betty

...and many more to be announced soon!

Your Host

You'll be joined in Venice by Courtney Fleming-Italia, Owner of Your Grand Tour LLC and curator of Settimana Veneziana. She'll be on-site at the palazzo and will introduce our local licensed guides, tour leaders, experts, and artisans. Before your departure, you'll have dedicated calls with Courtney to help plan your free time in Venice - focusing on your personal interests and travel style. Click here to read more about Courtney's background and expertise.

Essential Information

Price & Payments

The trip price of €4,850 per person includes your accommodation, all activities, talks, and excursions, and a range of incredible dining & drinking experiences. Click here for a detailed breakdown of inclusions. Our pricing is in EUR but you can pay the equivalent amount in your home currency, and our payment platform will give you the latest exchange rate.

The cost is split over four payments, including a booking deposit followed by three payments at 90, 60, and 30 days before the trip start date. See our T&C's for full info!

Dates & Duration

We'll spend seven enchanting evenings in Venice, from November 16th - 23rd, 2025. The winter season sees far fewer crowds, so we'll be able to explore with ease and relax into the city's charms.

Dietary Needs

Authentic Venetian cuisine is a highlight of our trip, and we kindly ask our participants to embrace the spirit of culinary adventure. Our carefully curated dining experiences are designed around the traditional flavours and heritage of Venetian cooking. If you are vegetarian or have a gluten or dairy intolerance, we are happy to provide you with alternative options in nearly all instances. While you may miss out on a tasting or two, you will not go hungry.

We regret that we are unable to accommodate those with serious allergies or other restrictive diets. If you're unsure or have any questions, we're happy to chat! Click the link below to send us an email or schedule a free call.

Activity Level

While we've made every effort to maintain a relaxing pace for this trip, Venice requires a good deal of walking including a number of bridges with steps. As such, there are moderate physical demands, and this trip is unfortunately not suitable for individuals with limited mobility. We will walk an average of 10,000 steps per day, but will also enjoy plenty of relaxing boat trips!

Group Size

This intimate small group trip will have between four and six guests in total, ensuring an exclusive experience and allowing us to visit even the cosiest wine bars and artisan workshops.

Weather

From pure sunshine to a thick cloak of fog, November in Venice can be unpredictable. Expect variations in temperature across the week. We'll be sure to provide packing suggestions nearer to the time of departure to ensure you are comfortable and prepared!

Room Occupancy

Nobody likes to share a room with a stranger, which is why we've priced the trip based on each guest having their own spacious room. If you are traveling solo, you can proceed as normal and rest assured you'll have a private room. No single supplements here!

Traveling with a friend or partner? No problem! There are two rooms which are suitable for double occupancy. If you are booking as a pair, we offer a one-off discount of €60 per room per night (€420 total). We can deduct this from one person's fees or split it to provide a €210 discount each if you're traveling together but paying separately.

Questions?

Whether you're curious for more details or want to ensure this trip is right for you, we're here to help with any questions you have! Send us an email or click here to view Courtney's schedule and book in a free consultation call. Ready to secure your spot? See below!

Ready to Book?

Secure your spot on this once-in-a-lifetime experience by following the instructions below.

Click here to fill out our secure booking form. No payment is required at this stage.
At the end of the form, you'll be asked to schedule a call with Courtney to say hello and ask any questions about the trip.
After your call, and once we have the minimum number of guests booked (4), you'll receive a link to pay your €750 deposit.
Once your deposit is paid, you're in!

Your Experience Includes:

7 nights of accommodation in a spacious ensuite room with canal views.
City taxes.
Round-trip private water taxi transfers from Venice Marco Polo Airport (or Venice Santa Lucia Rail Station), because you deserve to arrive in style.
All meals detailed in the group itinerary (two brunches, three lunches, and four dinners) which include water and wine at lunch and dinner.
All drinks and snacks detailed in the group itinerary, including a fine wine tasting, fresh bellinis at brunch, and a welcome cocktail & cicchetti reception.
A range of unforgettable experiences led by local experts including all of the specialist talks, guided walks, excursions, cultural visits, and activities outlined in the group itinerary.
All water transportation for the week including water buses, private water taxis, a day on our own private vintage boat in the lagoon, and - of course - a relaxing gondola ride just for us! You'll also get a 7 day vaporetto (water bus) pass, to use during your free time.
Personalised pre-departure service from Courtney. We've ensured you have a bit of free time on your trip, and we'll help you make the most of it with dedicated one-to-one calls with Courtney to help plan activities suited to your personal interests.
We don't want you worrying about tipping culture or small change on your trip, so we've included gratuities for all of our guides and service providers in the trip cost.
A luxurious welcome gift waiting for you in your room, including indulgent Italian toiletries, a book on Venice chosen just for you, a range of handmade items from some of our favourite Venetian artisans, and some delicious Italian snacks.

Excluded Items:

The trip price does not include your flights or other transportation to or from Venice, other than the water-taxi transfer outlined above. We are happy to advise on flights and help you find the best options, but cannot book flights on your behalf.
Travel insurance is mandatory for all guests, and is not included in the trip cost. We invite you to choose a company and package that best suits you. Please click here to read about our travel insurance requirements for guests.
Meals which are not included in the group itinerary.
Personal expenses such as shopping and incidentals.
Any activities, tours, or excursions you opt to do during your free time.