A luxury Italian experience in a floating city
Venice is a city in a category of its own—the kind of place you have to visit at least once in your life. The city, which serves as the capital of the Veneto region, is laced with canals, where each new alleyway you follow leads to another secret garden, private lookout, or quiet and quirky corner of this endlessly fascinating place. Yes, Venice is touristy, which is why Venice luxury travel is all about seeing the best of the city and then visiting destinations nearby where fewer tourists go, like the islands of Burano and Murano, known for their local crafts and hand-blown glass.
There are certain places you have to see when in Venice, such as the famous Rialto Bridge or St. Mark’s Square. You may want to take a gondola ride, or simply wander the streets until they yield their secrets. Since the region of Veneto produces a lot of grain, many classic dishes in Venice are based on rice, like black risotto made with squid ink. To eat like a Venetian, you’ll want to try cicchetti, the local take on tapas that includes small dishes like crostini topped with fresh toppings, meatballs, marinated olives, salted cod, and more. Pair these with wine from Veneto, like Valpolicella, Amarone or Soave.
Inspiration for Your Trip to Venice
In Venice, iconic canals, romantic gondolas and exquisite architecture provide the backdrop for an enchanting vacation. The floating city holds a secret around every corner just waiting to be discovered. Discover art, food, drink, and history amidst the winding canals.
Treat yourself to cicchetti, a local version of tapas that dates back to the 15th century. Marvel at the hand-blown Venetian glass, and pick a special piece to take home with you as a vacation memento. Head to Burano to view the delicate, world-famous lace, then make your way to the only vineyard in Venice. Located on the island of Mazzorbo, the vineyard crafts wine from the golden Dorona grape.
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Venice and its wonders are waiting to be uncovered by you. With a luxury Italian vacation, you can explore the city like a local and go beneath the surface to truly get at its beauty. Let us plan your customized tour in Venice.
