Hello, I am taking a Mediterranean Cruise that ends in Venice. We will be staying at the Westin Europa Regina for 2 nights. We would like to spend a full day exploring Venice and are wondering if we can do a day trip on day two. Any suggestions? I am going with a friend and she mentioned a place called Lake Garda. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Posted by
OP
Lawrenceville, NJ, USA
37 posts
Thank you Steve. I will take a look at shoretrips and see what is available.
Posted by
Knoxville, TN, USA
7209 posts
Well there's always Murano and Burano that's easily done on your own. Just hop on a vaporetto and go. But there really is a lot to see in Venice so you might actually want to spend your 2 days just staying in Venice.
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Alta Loma, CA, USA
1446 posts
I would definitely visit Burano. This can easily be done in half a day. It's an easy boat ride from Venice. It's a nice little island to walk around. It's very quaint with its brightly painted houses.
Posted by
Orlando, Florida
676 posts
I'd spend the 2 days in Venice too. Murano was nice if you like glass, haven't been to Burano. But there's enough to do in Venice (if you do a little shopping :) ) to fill 2 days!
Posted by
Sheboygan, Wisc., USA
934 posts
I also would plan to stay in Venice.On day one Make a reservation for the Doges Palace secret itinaries tour(hotel will do it)then visit St.Marks.Spend the rest of the day exploring Venice.Then on day 2 get a 24 hr. Vaporatto pass and cruise to Murano and Burano and also the Grand Canal.Venice has plenty for 2 days.
Posted by
In the Mountains, USA
689 posts
Stay in Venice! There is so much to explore there. Get the Vaparetto pass - One of our best days was the day we got off at each stop, explored, got back on, got off at the next one... So very much to see.
Posted by
OP
Lawrenceville, NJ, USA
37 posts
Thank you so much for all the feedback. I think we are going to stay put in Venice and just get the Vaporetto pass to explore all of Venice. Thank you.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
Smart choice. Definitely stay in Venice and explore. There's plenty to see and do.
Posted by
Orlando, Florida
676 posts
Also, I think the best part of the day in Venice is nighttime! Sitting in San Marco Plaza listening to the dueling orchestras, walking around the little streets and piazzas (yes, it's safe! I go by myself), sitting outside at a cafe...