23 Dec 2026
Twin share
£1,898pp
Escorted tour
Solo Christmas in Venice & the Veneto with Flights – 5 Days
Christmas at a countess's villa with Venice and Padua, for solo travellers, with flights.
5 days
From £1,898
Tour overview
This 5-day festive break celebrates Christmas in north-east Italy, designed for people travelling on their own. Flights from London are included, and a tour director hosts the group, which numbers between fifteen and twenty-seven. You stay four nights at Hotel Villa Luppis, the elegant residence of Countess Luppis, with breakfast and dinner daily and a Christmas lunch.
On Christmas Eve you explore Venice with a local guide and take a boat along its canals.
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Christmas Day is spent at the villa with festive celebrations and a special lunch, and on Boxing Day you visit the university city of Padua before flying home.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits solo travellers who want a sociable, elegant Christmas.
Trip highlights
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Hotel Villa Luppis (Days 1–4)
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Christmas Eve in Venice (Day 2)
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A canal cruise (Day 2)
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Christmas Day at the villa (Day 3)
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Boxing Day in Padua (Day 4)
Your route
3 stops from Venice to Padua
- Venice Days 1–2 & 5
- Pasiano di Pordenone Days 1–4
- Padua Day 4
Why choose this tour
Christmas in good company. A countess's country residence.
Best suited to
- Solo travellers
- Travellers who want company at Christmas
- Lovers of Venice
- Travellers who value comfort
Day-by-day itinerary
5 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · Venice, Pasiano di Pordenone Villa Luppis
Fly to Italy.
- Hotel
- Hotel Villa Luppis
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Venice Venice
Christmas Eve in Venice.
- Hotel
- Hotel Villa Luppis
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Pasiano di Pordenone Christmas Day
Christmas at the villa.
- Hotel
- Hotel Villa Luppis
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Padua Padua
Boxing Day.
- Hotel
- Hotel Villa Luppis
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Venice, United Kingdom Fly home
Return home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Pasiano di Pordenone (4 nights) Hotel Villa Luppis
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from London and transfers
- Accommodation 4 nights with a room of your own
- Meals 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
- Guided sightseeing in Venice and Padua
- Venice canal cruise
- Christmas Day celebrations
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 2 lunches
- Drinks
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are travelling as a couple
- You want a long holiday
- You want an active trip
- You want a quiet Christmas alone
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–5 · Lunch: Day 3 · Dinner: Days 1–4
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Italy
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Departures & prices
From £1,898 per person, twin share, tour only. 1 upcoming departure.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is this only for solo travellers?
Yes, everyone has a room of their own.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights from London and transfers.
Do I need a visa for Italy?
No, UK citizens can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast and dinner daily, plus Christmas lunch.
When does it run?
Over Christmas, from 23 to 27 December.
Who looks after the group?
A tour director hosts the group throughout.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary