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YOUR VENICE CITY BREAK

With its world-famous bridges, canal ways and breathtaking basilicas, Venice is a wonderful place for a city break. Whether you plan on a fun trip as a family or a romantic couples’ break, Venice is bound to go beyond your expectations. 

From San Marco Square and the Basilica to the Palazzo Ducale and Rialto Bridge, you’ll discover a remarkable number of iconic sights – all within walking distance. There are plenty of exciting activities, too – how about a gondola ride on the Grand Canal, or a glass-blowing lesson from a local artisan?  

What’s more, there are nearly 100 other small islands to visit in Venice if you fancy a break away from the crowds. Take the water bus to San Georgio Island to see the stunning monastery, or zip across to Lido de Venezia for a fun day on the beach. Take a look at our money-saving flight & hotel offers below – it’s time to say Ciao to Venice! 

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Euro € Currency Euro €
Italian Language Italian
GMT+01:00 Time Zone GMT+01:00
2h 30m Avg. Flight Time 2h 30m
April-October Peak Travel April-October
£3.00 Price of a pint £3.00
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Top attractions in Venice

Piazza San Marco is the beating heart of Venice, a magnificent town square with over 1000 years of history. The square is home to some of the city’s most important landmarks, including Basilica di San Marco, and Palazzo Ducale. Don’t forget to take your seat at Caffè Florian, one of the oldest bars in Italy, dating back to 1720.

 

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Amazing experiences in Venice

A gondola ride in Venice is an unforgettable experience, whether as a family or a couple on a romantic city break. You’ll float through Venice’s breathtaking water ways, passing under the famous Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. You can even pay extra to have your gondolier sing to you as you take in the sights! 

 

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Food and drink in Venice

Italy is world-famous for it’s simple yet delicious food, and in Venice you’ll find a number of specialities that originated in the city. First up is bigoli in salsa, a flavourful combination of whole wheat pasta and anchovy sauce. It’s a hearty dish that pairs well with Spritz, the Venetian wine-based cocktail. 

 

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Festivals in Venice

Why not time your city break to coincide with one of Venice’s famous festivals? The biggest – and best – is the Carnival of Venice, a 2 week-long party feature mask wearing, ballroom dancing, and plenty of food and drink. The carnival takes place each year on the 2nd Friday after Ash Wednesday, and draws to a close on Shrove Tuesday.

 

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