Ravenna

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

Located approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Ravenna's cruise port, Venice Marco Polo Airport is one of the primary airports used for cruises departing Ravenna. The airport offers good connections to major European cities and is well-connected to the region by various transportation options.

Finding Your Ride - VCE

Venice Marco Polo Airport has a single terminal building with clear signage throughout. All transportation options are easily accessible from the arrivals area.

Taxis

Pick up – outside Arrivals Hall
Approximate Fares:
180€ ($195 USD) Airport to Ravenna Port
45€ ($49 USD) Airport to Venice Piazzale Roma.

Water Taxi

Located at Airport Dock
Journey to St. Mark's Square:
Duration: 30 minutes
Cost: 120€ ($130 USD) per boat (up to 6 people)
Scenic route through lagoon

Shuttle Services

Private and shared shuttles available
Must be pre-booked
Journey time approximately 2 hours
Prices from 60€ ($65 USD) per person

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)

Bologna Airport is another convenient option, located about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Ravenna. It's a modern facility handling both domestic and international flights with excellent ground transportation options.

Finding Your Ride - BLQ

Taxis: Available outside arrivals - approximately 140€ ($152 USD) to Ravenna
Rental Cars: All major companies present in terminal
Train: Take shuttle to Bologna Central, then train to Ravenna
Bus: Direct services available to Ravenna

Ravenna Cruise Terminal

The Porto Corsini Terminal in Ravenna is a modern facility handling cruise ships. Located approximately 12km from the city center, it offers parking facilities and basic amenities for cruise passengers.

Hotels

We can help you reserve the right hotel for your needs, from basic to deluxe. As an agency, we travel frequently from these ports and have spent a lot of nights in hotels!
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Venice

Take a day trip to the magical city of Venice, with its iconic canals, stunning architecture, and rich history. Visit St. Mark's Basilica, take a gondola ride through the Grand Canal, and explore the narrow streets and hidden squares of this unique city built on water.

Italian Sports Car Museums

The region is home to some of Italy's most prestigious automotive museums. Visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, the Lamborghini Museum in Sant'Agata Bolognese, and the Pagani Museum in Panaro. Experience the passion and engineering excellence that has made Italian sports cars famous worldwide.

Dante's Tomb

Visit the final resting place of Italy's greatest poet, Dante Alighieri. The tomb, located in the heart of Ravenna, is a neoclassical temple built in 1780 to house the remains of the author of the Divine Comedy. The site includes a museum dedicated to Dante's life and work.

Mausoleum of Theodoric

This unique UNESCO World Heritage site is the tomb of Theodoric the Great, king of the Ostrogoths. Built in 520 AD, it's remarkable for its distinctive architecture and massive single-stone dome. The mausoleum stands as a testament to the blend of Roman and Germanic cultural influences in Ravenna.