Italy Two Centre Holidays - Venice

Venice is magical, timeless and truly unique; a floating city spread across 100 islands, with enough Palaces, Bell-Towers and Basilicas to fill a hundred fairy stories. Visitors are enchanted by the city’s crumbling antiquity all year round, and with no cars or roads, finding your way around Venice’s narrow waterways and across ornate bridges is a delight in itself. A Gondola ride is not a romantic cliché, but a must in this city – the serenade is optional! After soaking up the splendour of the Grand Canal, take a water-taxi to the colourful islands on Venice Lido for sandy beaches and exquisite glass shops. If your sea-legs are a little shaky then wander over the ‘Bridge of Sighs’ to St Mark’s square for a spot of Venetian café culture, followed by sumptuous views inside the neighbouring Basilica. Art lovers will savour the extensive selection of Venetian art in the Gallerie dell-Accademia and the contemporary masterpieces in the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Visitors are advised to see this sinking city ‘before it disappears’, but after one visit, romantic images of Venice will haunt you forever.