Venice

Venice has to be one of Italy’s most magical cities. With its streets of water, its gondolas, and intricate twisting alleyways, its Byzantine inspired architecture… Venice may be flooded with tourists (and water from the canals on occasion) but its irresistible allure brings visitors back again and again to this dreamlike city on the water.

See St. Mark’s Square and the ancient political center, church and Doge’s Palace, then onward to the famous Rialto Bridge crossing the Grand Canal to visit the hidden neighborhoods of Venice that many travelers can miss without a local to show them the way. Or visit the islands of Murano and Burano just across the water and see where exquisite lace and delicate glass works are made.