Make sure if you every sail out of Venice Italy that you go up ti the Observation Deck ( Sky Lounge). You sail out via the Canal and the sights are amazing. ...
Weather was not great, so a little disappointing. We did see most of what we wanted to see, including Murano.
We had difficulty finding the stop at the Grand Canal near the train station. Wasted alot of time looking for it. ...
We joined another couple we met through the role call who had booked a local tour guide. The local "Lefty" was a no show so we took a risk and hired a local driver who was waiting at the pier. He agreed to do the same itinerary for the same price. We could not have been luckier. Panos was fantastic he took us all over the island and saw all the highlights. At one point he took us to a small ...
How can you go wrong in Venice? We always arrive a day early and stay the night before. This time, we did the Lido Island. We have seen the mainland many times, ready for a change. We explored the Lido - best pasta Carbonara I've ever had. After the cruise, we explored Murano. It's just ok. Basically glass factories (some want to charge you), glass shops, and more glass shops. And tourists ...