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Venice City Break
Three nights at a 5-star hotel in Venice, with breakfast each morning, return flights and airport transfers.
- 3 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From London Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester
From
£349
per person · 2 sharing
About this holiday
Three nights in Venice, a city of canals and footbridges with no cars. You get around on foot and by water bus, and most of the main sights, including St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge, are within a short walk or boat ride of each other.
The package includes return flights from the UK, a 5-star hotel with breakfast each morning and return airport transfers. Spend a day among the canals and squares, another on the islands of Murano and Burano, and take the water bus down the Grand Canal.
- Duration
- 4 days, 3 nights
- Board
- Bed & breakfast
- Hotel
- 5★ hotel in Venice
- Flights
- London Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester
- Transfers
- Return, by road and water bus
- Good for
- Couples, friends
5★ hotel in Venice
You stay in a 5-star hotel in Venice itself, in the Cannaregio, San Marco or Dorsoduro district. Rooms are often compact, and some hotels are reached by a short walk over bridges. Tell us if luggage or mobility matters, and we confirm the hotel with each quote.
Hotel features
- Breakfast served daily
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning at most hotels
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Twin and double rooms
Times from central Venice
- St Mark’s Squareapprox. 15 mins on foot
- Rialto Bridgeapprox. 10 mins on foot
- Muranoapprox. 25 mins by water bus
- Buranoapprox. 1 hr by water bus
- Piazzale Romaapprox. 15 mins
- Marco Polo Airportapprox. 20 mins by road to Piazzale Roma
Times are approximate and depend on your hotel and the water bus timetable.
Included in the price
Included
- Return flights from the UK, with checked baggage
- 3 nights in a 5★ hotel in Venice
- Breakfast every morning
- Return airport transfers to Venice
- ATOL protection under ATOL 10416
- A UK consultant before and during your trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Water bus tickets, guides and entry fees
- Hotel tourist tax and any day-visitor access fee (check before travel)
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Extras such as seat selection or extra baggage
Before you go
Flight time
Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes from London to Venice Marco Polo (VCE), then approx. 20 minutes by road to Piazzale Roma and on by water bus or on foot.
Time difference
Italy is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year. The clocks change on the same dates as in the UK.
Money
The currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small cafes and markets. Some restaurants add a cover charge (coperto).
Visiting churches
Cover your shoulders and knees to enter churches, including St Peter’s. Some sites check dress at the door.
Language
Italian is the main language. English is spoken in most hotels and at the main sights.
Weather
Venice averages 6–9°C from December to February and 27–28°C in July and August. Spring and autumn are mild, at 17–25°C and 18–24°C. Autumn and winter can bring high water in the lowest streets.
Day by day
Days 2 and 3 are free to explore at your own pace. These are suggestions; water bus tickets, guides and entry fees are not included.
- Day 1
Arrive in Venice
Fly from the UK to Venice, approx. 2 hours 15 minutes. Your transfer takes you to Piazzale Roma, approx. 20 minutes by road, then by water bus or on foot to your hotel.
- Day 2
The Grand Canal and St Mark’s
Take the water bus along the Grand Canal, walk across the Rialto Bridge and spend the afternoon around St Mark’s Square.
- Day 3
Murano and Burano
Take a boat to Murano, known for glass-making, and Burano, with its brightly painted houses. Allow most of the day.
- Day 4
Fly home
Breakfast at your hotel, then your transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport for your flight to the UK.
Questions about this package
Is breakfast included in the Venice City Break?
Yes. Breakfast is included every morning at your hotel. Lunches, dinners and drinks are not included.
How do I get around Venice?
On foot and by water bus. There are no cars in the historic centre, and many streets have steps and small bridges, so pack light. Water bus tickets are not included, and multi-day passes are available.
Do I have to pay an access fee for Venice?
Venice has charged an access fee for day visitors on certain days. It is mainly aimed at people who do not stay overnight, but rules change, so check before you travel. Hotel tourist tax may also apply and is usually paid at the hotel.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
April to June and September to October are mild and comfortable, at 17–25°C. July and August are warm and busy, and winter is cold, at 6–9°C, with fewer visitors.
Which UK airports can I fly from?
This package is priced from London Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester. We can quote from other UK airports on request, and the price may change with the airport and dates.
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Call us or send an enquiry, and we’ll check prices for your dates, suggest hotels and change the package to suit you.