VENICE

City of Canals, Venice can easily be walked from one end to the other in less than an hour which makes it a perfect spot to visit in one day. Stroll the streets, walk the bridges over the canals and kick back with either gelato or a Spritz in a plaza in between taking in the sites. Make sure to check to see if you plan to visit during “acqua alta” times when there could be flooding.

STAY
Hotel Paris Viale Venezia 11
This hotel is on the mainland, in Mestre. It is less than 5 minutes walk to/from the train station that connects you to the rest of Italy and to Venice. Very basic hotel, however clean, comfortable and serves a good breakfast, which is included in your rate. Take the train into Venice (~10 minute ride)

EAT
Gelato

DRINK
Spritz
A wine cocktail that is served in Venice that is a mixture of Prosecco, bitters and sparkling water.

EXPLORE
St. Marks Basilica and Plaza
The Basilica is a major site and the plaza is a popular area. Explore the shops in the area and notice the pigeons that congregate nearby.

Rialto Bridge and Market
The oldest bridge over the Grand Canal, it is an area filled with people dining and riding gondolas around the bridge.

Peggy Guggenheim Museum
Personal collection of Peggy Guggenheim consisting of modern art.