'City break to Venice'

Well what can I say? I think Venice has got to be one of my favourite cities in Europe now. We went for just two nights; however, we really did max our time there and felt that I got to see a lot of the stunning place.

This glorious city is built on more than 100 islands, traversed by 200 canals and spanned by 400 bridges. Every corner you turn is a magnificent sight and a fabulous photo opportunity.

We stayed just 10 minutes outside of the city itself in a place called Mestre. We purchased a 36hrs hour travel pass which included all of the local buses and the water taxis as well and I feel this is the most cost-effective way to experience Venice. Staying in the city itself can be pretty costly.

Whilst in Venice we visited the top tourist attractions, the infamous Rialto Bridge, St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, the Grand Canal, took a Gondola ride through the back waters and we sampled the beautiful Italian food.

One day when we knew the cruise ships were coming in, we decided to visit the Islands of Murano and Burano. We did this by using our travel pass and it was a very cost-effective way of doing so. I was intrigued by the many colours and colourful houses on each island. Murano is renowned for its glass and Burano is renowned for its lace making.

I would highly recommend a city break to Venice, and look forward to hearing from you if you would like any further information