Tour to the islands of San Servolo and San Lazzaro degli Armeni
Description
If you have already been to Venice and have already visited the most famous places or want to get away from the crowds, this is the tour for you. You will meet your guide in Piazza San Marco and take the vaporetto to reach the island of San Servolo, one of the most complex and demanding restoration projects in Venice. The island is characterized by a vast architectural complex and a beautiful park and was a monastic seat for a millennium. After another transfer by vaporetto you will reach the Island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni, a small island completely occupied by a monastery, the mother house of the Mechitarist order. The island is one of the first centers of Armenian culture in the world. An oasis of peace, which contains many secrets and treasures inside. A Mechitarist father will guide you from the quaint Armenian church to the small museum with Lord Byron's mementos. The visit inside the monastery can take place in English, Armenian, Italian (or Italian with English translation). The starting time of the tour can vary based on the availability of the visits.
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San Sèrvolo is an island in the Venetian lagoon. It is one of the islands closest to the historic center of Venice. San Servolo is one of the oldest monastic settlements in the lagoon. From 1715 the island was used as a military hospital and in 1725 the first mentally ill was hospitalized there. The government of Napoleon ordered, in 1797, that the insane of every wealth were hospitalized in San Servolo, which thus became an asylum and a secularly run military hospital.
San Lazzaro degli Armeni is a small island in the Venice lagoon, and is completely occupied by a monastery, the mother house of the Mekhitarist order. The island is one of the first centers of Armenian culture in the world.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Departure times in the booking are approximate and are subject to slight variations. The agency will contact you a few days before the tour to confirm the meeting or pick-up time. You must provide a valid contact (phone number with Whatsapp or email).
Reviews(5)
Real trip to the past history of Venice when you have a chance to meet a person with deep knowledge and information as Rossella. She is really a very effective to have her as a companion and a guide in the tour.
Dear Armen, thank you for your words. We are happy that you enjoyed the tour with our passionate guide Rossella. It was a pleasure to have you with us!
Great tour of is islands with so much history and culture of Armenians . Very beautiful once in a lifetime experience!!
Thank you so much!! HAppy you enjoyed this unique tour.
I loved it. Weather was wonderful. The best experience. Very nice people. My suggestion, everybody should see this place at least one time in their life.
Good morning Mrs Srbuhi, It is a pleasure to read that you enjoyed the tours to the Island of San Servolo and San Lazzaro. We hope to see you again on our tours. Kind regards. Lovivo Tour Experience Staff
AUGUST 20, BEING ARMENIAN DORIGEN, THE GREAT LUCK THAT I HAD AT A CELEBRATION OF A WEDDING OF MY COUSIN'S DAUGHTER, IT WAS INCREDIBLE OF JOY, HAPPINESS, SURPRISING, SINCE NONE OF A HUNDRED RELATIVES LIVE IN ITALY, SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION, EVENT, RECEIPT OF THE PRIEST AND OTHERS MAGNIFICENT CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL VISIT, THE ISLAND, THE MONASTERY AND THE PLACE WHERE IT IS, WAS VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL AND WORTHY TO SEE, GREETINGS.
I am very satisfied with this trip. The tour was safe and comfortable. I would recommend this tour. Thank you guide for professionalism
Hello, Thank your for taking your time to review our excursion. It was a pleasure to have you on tour. See you soon on the next excursion. Kind regards, Team Lovivo Tour Experience
