City Breaks to Venice

Venice City Break Deals

From £72 per person

Venice city breaks take you to a unique city on Italy's north east coast. Unique because it has canals instead of roads and unique in that little has changed in the last six centuries. Venice, built on reclaimed land, lies in a lagoon and has a plethora of waterways and bridges. It is one of the most popular cities in Europe having upwards of fifteen million visitors each and every year. Venice has a particular attraction for couples, with its reputation as a city of romance. With so many wonderful buildings and works of art, it is truly a city of culture.

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Venice can be visited at any time of year as the winters are mild. Summers can be rather hot so many choose to come early and late in the main holiday season. Temperatures are then more conducive to sightseeing and an additional benefit is that prices are lower. Many regional airports offer direct flights. You can check on the Cheekytrip price comparison site to see whether or not your local airport has city breaks to Venice.

Low cost Venice city breaks offer you an experience like no other. No where else in the world can compete with this beautiful city. Wherever you turn, you'll see superb architecture with churches, former palaces, museums and galleries. Since there is no traffic, Venice is a walker's paradise. If you tire of walking take a water bus, vaporetti, or water taxis to your next landmark. If you are staying for more than three days a Venice Card is recommended. They offer good value covering transport costs and entry into some attractions. Most visitors begin with a trip down the Grand Canal when they will be given an overview of the city. Alight at St. Mark's square and visit the Basilica of St. Mark, the jewel in the crown of Venice, an overwhelming sight. The present church was erected between the 1063 and 1094 although it wasn't until the sixteenth century that the decorative process was completed. Most of the mosaics are from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. To do justice to the interior, you'd need far more than a cursory visit as there is so much to see. The Doge's Palace, next to St. Marks is a splendid gothic building dating from the fifteenth century and is well worth visiting. An audio guide is recommended as it gives interesting insights into its history. If you tire of cultural activities take a trip to the beaches of the Venetian Riviera and enjoy the sandy beaches and bathe in warm clear waters.

Even though Venice is known for its high prices there are good quality hotels offering great bargain breaks. The many restaurants also provide for most budgets and serve a wide variety of international cuisine. Those who enjoy shopping will find more than enough shops and markets where they can purchase their holiday gifts and souvenirs. The Murano Glass factory is a favourite with visitors. Nightlife is fairly low key as befits such a charming and romantic old city.

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