3-day Travel Guide for Venice

🗓️ Day 1: Classic Venice – The Grand Welcome Morning: •Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square) Start at Venice’s most iconic square. Visit: •St. Mark’s Basilica – Golden mosaics and Byzantine beauty. (Go early or book skip-the-line tickets.) •Campanile di San Marco – Climb for a panoramic view of Venice. •Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) Gothic masterpiece with grand halls, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. Lunch: •Caffè Florian (historic, elegant, pricey) or try a nearby osteria for cicchetti (Venetian tapas). Afternoon: •Grand Canal Tour by Vaporetto (Line 1) Hop on and ride from Piazzale Roma to San Marco – best way to see palazzi lining the canal. •Rialto Bridge & Market Snap photos from the bridge, explore the shops, and browse the open-air market. Evening: •Dinner: Try Antiche Carampane (local seafood and pasta). •Optional: Gondola ride at sunset (expensive but romantic), or a night walk through the quiet canals. 🗓️ Day 2: Islands & Hidden Venice Morning: •Murano Famous for its glass-blowing workshops. Take a vaporetto from Fondamente Nove (around 30 minutes). •Visit a glass factory demo. •Check out the Murano Glass Museum. Late Morning to Early Afternoon: •Burano A 45-minute ride from Murano. Known for: •Brightly colored houses (perfect for photos). •Lace-making tradition. •Try risotto de gò (local fish risotto) for lunch. Afternoon: •Optional quick visit to Torcello – a peaceful island with a historic basilica and countryside charm. Evening: •Return to Venice. •Dinner: Explore the Cannaregio district – less touristy, more local. Try Osteria Al Timon (great cicchetti and ambiance by the canal). 🗓️ Day 3: Art, Culture, and Quiet Corners Morning: •Gallerie dell’Accademia Stunning collection of Venetian Renaissance art. •Walk across the Accademia Bridge for another great view of the Grand Canal. •Explore Dorsoduro district – quieter, more authentic feel. Lunch: •Trattoria da Ignazio or a canal-side café in Dorsoduro. Afternoon: •Peggy Guggenheim Collection Modern art in a beautiful palazzo. •Santa Maria della Salute – impressive baroque church at the canal’s edge. Evening: •Take one last stroll through Venice’s narrow alleys, soaking in the reflections on the canals. •Farewell dinner: Try Ristorante Da Ivo or Quadri (Michelin-starred if you want a splurge), or go cozy and local with Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti. #venice #travel #italy