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1. Gondola Ride, Venice

   by – Mat Wass, Tour Manager, Europe One of my favorite excursions has to be the gondola ride in Venice – it is the best and coolest way to end a busy day in Venice. Nice and relaxing, with some friends cruising the canals and seeing a completely different side to the city and of course you can’t go to Venice and not go on a gondola! by – Matt Vernick... more »

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2. Gondolas - Venice

   The most recognizable symbol of the city of Venice is its gondolas. The long, black, oared boats are not only icons of the city but are deeply intertwined with the unique culture and history of the city. Paddled through the canals with expert skill and ease by the often stripped shirted gondoliers they are a beautiful, romantic way get away from the crowds and get a totally different persp... more »

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3. Venice

   The most romantic of all the Italian cities, today it is one of the most visited regions of Italy, and for good reason. For centuries the very nature of Venice Has inspired poets, writers and artists, has been the staging ground for explorers, and more recently, has featured in almost too many movies to count (The Italian Job, Casanova, Casino Royale, to name but a few) The fame, aura, mystique and simply ... more »

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4. Canals and Bridges - Venice

   For hundreds of years, travelers throughout Europe have been drawn to Venice by the beauty and romance that is created by the unique nature of this Northern Italian city. The waterways are the lifeblood of the city and the most well known canal in Venice is the Grand Canal – known by the locals as ‘the most beautiful street in the world’. The Canal is the... more »

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5. St. Marks Square and Basilica - Venice

   Widely proclaimed as one of the most beautiful squares in the world, St Marks Square in Venice it is often packed with tourists and pigeons alike but like much of Itlay, the beauty of it all leaves a lasting impression on many European travelers. The Basilica of St Mark, on the edge of the square, is adorned with beautiful gold mosaics and domes a... more »

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6. Shopping - Venice

   There are shops and restaurants scattered everywhere amongst the city of Venice, however one of the hot spots for Italian Labels is just off the edge of St Marks Square where the streets are filled with Gucci, Armani, Prada and the like. The Rialto Bridge area also has a lot of good markets as well as retail stores and is a hot spot for jewelry lovers. You will also find smaller markets an... more »

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7. Art and Culture - Venice

   Italy is filled with churches and Venice, although being an island, is no exception to this. There are over 200 churches in Venice and most of them are fee to go inside. Like Rome, you fill find beautiful interiors and paintings in almost all of them. The Venetians were good friends with and never far behind the Medici’s of Florence when it came to sponsoring art during ... more »

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