Venice is a great location for a cruise and stay holiday. A unique European city due to it being positioned precariously on an island in the Mediterranean Sea, its labyrinth of canals and bridges are fantastic for a day of exploring and wandering.

Museums, restaurants, historic buildings and piazzas are all hidden amongst this mass of waterways. It is a very easy city to see and navigate, with regular public transport running up and down the Grand Canal all day long. The lido is good if you fancy having a few days at the beach and its endless golden sands are a big draw for families with children.

The biggest attractions are obviously St Marks square (the citys patron saint), the Palazzo Ducale, home of the Doge, the impressive collections of Italian renaissance artwork, and the numerous bridges dotted along the Canals, including the elegant Bridge of Sighs.

Venice is a year round cruise and stay destination, but most cruise lines operate their sailings during the summer season, this is also when the city is at its busiest in terms of numbers of people. Notable annual events include the festival del Redentore, which is the 3rd week in July, offering a mass of fireworks in the evenings and the Venice film festival, which is the end of August every year. Feel free to give us a call for more information on Venice and to book your great value cruise deal on 01737 646417