2 days in Venice
About the city
Rich in history, culture and cuisine, Venice is one of the most sought-after places in the world to venture to.🏆 Celebrated throughout the world for its singular beauty, Venice and its lagoon were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1987.
🗺️ Useful Information:
State: Italy
Region: Veneto
Province: Venice
🚌 By Bus
Island of Tronchetto (Parking Garage, tourists and locals)
Piazzale Roma (urban and sub-urban buses)
🚉 By Train
Venezia Mestre Station
Venezia Santa Lucia
🚢 By Boat
Venice's port is the sixth largest in Italy in terms of commercial traffic volume. Stazione Marittima (Maritime Station, for cruise ships, and ferries to and from Greece and Turkey) Riva dei Sette Martiri (for private yachts)
✈️ By Plane
Marco Polo Airport
Giovanni Nicelli Airport (touristic)
Day 1 evening
Arrival to Venice
Day 2
1
St. Mark's Square
★ The most famous place in Venice is, without a doubt, Piazza San Marco or St. Mark’s Square, the center from which rises the homonymous, five-domed St. Mark's Basilica.
2
Saint Mark's Basilica
A short walk away from St. Mark’s Campanile is the historic St. Mark’s Basilica.
⛪ This incredible cathedral was first built back in the 9th century and has gone through various renovations throughout the centuries.
⛪ This incredible cathedral was first built back in the 9th century and has gone through various renovations throughout the centuries.
3
Doge's Palace
🏛️ Known locally as the Palazzo Ducale, Doge’s Palace was built back in the 14th century.
This structure features incredible Gothic architecture and now serves as a local museum.
This structure features incredible Gothic architecture and now serves as a local museum.
4
Gallerie dell'Accademia
Browse through the Gallerie dell'Academia
🏛️ Situated in a former church, it is home to many pieces of pre-19th century art and paintings created by local artists like by Titian, Canaletto & Tiepolo.
🏛️ Situated in a former church, it is home to many pieces of pre-19th century art and paintings created by local artists like by Titian, Canaletto & Tiepolo.
5
Rialto Bridge
👓 As your first day in Venice ends, you can end it with a beautiful walk across one of Venice’s oldest bridges.
★ The Rialto Bridge was built back in 1588 and features over 3 different walkways on it you can take to get various views of the canal and city.
🍎 Stop by the nearby Rialto Market.
★ The Rialto Bridge was built back in 1588 and features over 3 different walkways on it you can take to get various views of the canal and city.
🍎 Stop by the nearby Rialto Market.
Day 3
1
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
🏠 Situated on the edge of the Grand Canal, this museum was once a former Palace and home to Peggy Guggenheim, a lover of modern art.
Inside you’ll find a wide collection of modern art pieces and interesting collections you can browse through like The Sculpture Garden.
Inside you’ll find a wide collection of modern art pieces and interesting collections you can browse through like The Sculpture Garden.
2
Murano
Grand Canal Cruise of Murano, Burano, and Torcello
You can buy a ticket at a local Vaporetto (waterbus) and then hop on board where you’ll then be escorted to view these beautiful islands.
🛥 At Murano, you’ll be able to view their glass-making skills and even see the church where it’s believed the bones of a slain dragon are buried in.
🛥 As you float along to Burano, you’ll be able to see the vibrant fishermen houses that are scattered throughout it and see firsthand this island’s love for seafood and lacemaking.
🛥 Torcello is a little bit of a more tranquil island compared to the others and you’ll be able to view some mosaics and ancient structures here.
You can buy a ticket at a local Vaporetto (waterbus) and then hop on board where you’ll then be escorted to view these beautiful islands.
🛥 At Murano, you’ll be able to view their glass-making skills and even see the church where it’s believed the bones of a slain dragon are buried in.
🛥 As you float along to Burano, you’ll be able to see the vibrant fishermen houses that are scattered throughout it and see firsthand this island’s love for seafood and lacemaking.
🛥 Torcello is a little bit of a more tranquil island compared to the others and you’ll be able to view some mosaics and ancient structures here.
3
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
The Campo Santa Maria Formosa is another city square in Venice, Italy and is home to the magnificent church, Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo.
⛪ Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Finished its construction in 1430 and is one of the largest churches in Venice
⛪ Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Finished its construction in 1430 and is one of the largest churches in Venice
4
Grand Canal
Take a Gondola Ride or a 1 Hour Boat Tour to the Grand Canal.
Depending on your preferences, you can take either
🚡 a gondola ride
🛥 a one hour boat tour to the Grand Canal
A gondola ride is a very romantic way to see the city as a gondolier will take you through the winding canals so you can experience the city in a unique way.
Depending on your preferences, you can take either
🚡 a gondola ride
🛥 a one hour boat tour to the Grand Canal
A gondola ride is a very romantic way to see the city as a gondolier will take you through the winding canals so you can experience the city in a unique way.
5
Venice
Stroll the the magical streets of Venice
Before your trip comes to an end, you’ll want to take a quick stroll around the many meandering streets this city has before going back to your hotel.
🛍️ You’ll be able to find shops, beautiful bridges, and incredible views of the city.
⚠️ Make sure you won't get lost as some of the streets can get a bit tricky.
Before your trip comes to an end, you’ll want to take a quick stroll around the many meandering streets this city has before going back to your hotel.
🛍️ You’ll be able to find shops, beautiful bridges, and incredible views of the city.
⚠️ Make sure you won't get lost as some of the streets can get a bit tricky.
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