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!
Our suggestions have all been vetted. Not that any individual stay in any property on the planet can't have
things go goofy, our recommendations are generally pretty solid in our experiences.
Coming In Early?
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.