Simply Magical …

… CARNIVAL IN VENICE!  with Sentieri Italiani of Chicago Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in the city of masks and mystery. You’ll explore the history, culture and traditions of the Venice Carnival, one of the world’s most famous and colorful festivals. The Carnevale di Venezia dates back to the… Continue reading

What are “Cicchetti”? A Venetian Explains!

Sorry, you missed this one! Watch this website for more fun and informative virtual tours of Italy! Cicchetti, Vino & More — Visit the “Buzzing” Rialto District of Venice with Sentieri and  Check Out Some Varieties of Venetian Finger Foods Sunday, January 22, 2023 @ 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (c.t.) We’ll… Continue reading

Venice and Beyond

Sorry, you missed it! San Michele Cemetery, Burano & a Gondola Boatyard Sunday, July 25, 2021 • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (CDT) Presented in English   Take a walk in the shade of the cypress trees of this vast, silent island, where you will discover an atmospheric place and its fascinating… Continue reading

The Secret Venice

Sorry, you missed it! Discover the Hidden Gems on the Streets of Venice Sunday, May 9, 2021 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time Presented in English Every visitor to Venice visits the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. But the city is also home to numerous hidden gems. On… Continue reading

Artisanal Venice

Sorry, you missed it! Discovering the Tradition of Artisanal Venetian Creations Sunday, May 23, 2021 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time Presented in English A visit to the splendid Fondaco dei Tedeschi (German warehouse), a historic building from the year 1300, where merchants from the north traded their wares… Continue reading

Take a Grand Tour of the Grand Canal with Sentieri & Alvise!

Sorry, You Missed It! Cruise Venice by Boat and Discover the Grand Canal (and some little hidden canals, too) Sunday, April 11, 2021 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time Presented in English On this private, guided boat tour along the Grand Canal, you’ll discover “the most beautiful street in… Continue reading