A masterpiece floating on the Adriatic, Venice tops many a must-visit list. Boarding a private motorboat on the edge of the city, you'll arrive in style at Riva degli Schiavoni, and your guide will lead you to St Mark's Square. Here, you can admire the wonderful St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace next door. Their orient-infused Byzantine Gothic architecture will whet your appetite for more.
You'll then have free time for exploring this enchanting city, walking through its charming streets, enjoying a romantic gondola trip (available to book locally), or finding somewhere to have lunch.
If you fancy something really typical, locals love their cicchetti – Venetian tapas.
In the afternoon, there's the chance to roam around yourself. It's well worth stepping away from the crowds onto quieter lanes and canals to get a sense of the true magic of ‘La Serenissima.'
