5 Days in Venice, Italy

Created 2025-01-25


Time Activity Description Cost Estimate Transportation
Day 1
9:00 AM Arrival and check-in Arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), take a water taxi or train to your hotel, check in and leave luggage. Variable (water taxi/train) Water Taxi/Train
11:00 AM St. Mark's Square & Basilica Explore St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace, and St. Mark's Basilica. Be prepared for crowds. Free (Square), 20-30€ (Doge's Palace & Basilica) Walking/Vaporetto (water bus)
2:00 PM Lunch Enjoy lunch at a local Trattoria near St. Mark's Square. Try fresh seafood or pasta. 20-30€ Walking
3:30 PM Rialto Bridge Cross the Rialto Bridge and walk along the Rialto Market Free Walking/Vaporetto
6:00 PM Dinner Enjoy dinner at a Trattoria in the San Polo area. 30-40€ Walking/Vaporetto
Day 2
9:00 AM Grand Canal Tour Take a vaporetto tour of the Grand Canal. Enjoy the views of the palaces and bridges. 15-25€ Vaporetto
12:00 PM Lunch Have lunch at a restaurant near the Rialto Bridge, trying local specialties. 20-30€ Walking/Vaporetto
2:00 PM Shopping on the Rialto Bridge area Explore the shops around Rialto. Variable Walking
5:00 PM Doge's Palace Tour (if not visited on Day 1) Book a guided tour of the Doge's Palace. 30-40€ Walking/Vaporetto
7:00 PM Dinner Enjoy dinner in the Dorsoduro area, known for its Art. 30-40€ Walking/Vaporetto
Day 3
9:00 AM Gallerie dell'Accademia Visit the Gallerie dell'Accademia to see Venetian masterpieces. 15€ Walking/Vaporetto
12:00 PM Lunch Have Lunch at a restaurant near the Gallerie dell'Accademia 20-30€ Walking
2:00 PM Murano Glassblowing Demonstration Take a vaporetto to Murano to see glassblowing demonstrations and shops. 15-20€ Vaporetto
6:00 PM Dinner Enjoy dinner in Murano or return to Venice. 25-35€ Vaporetto
Day 4
9:00 AM Exploring the Jewish Ghetto Explore the Jewish Ghetto, visit the synagogues and Jewish museum. 5-10€ Walking/Vaporetto
12:00 PM Lunch Have Lunch in the Jewish Ghetto 15-25€ Walking
2:00 PM Botanical Gardens Visit the Giardini Botanici 8€ Walking/Vaporetto
5:00 PM Street food tasting Sample local Venetian street food. 10-20€ Walking
7:00 PM Fine Dining Experience Enjoy a fine dining experience at a restaurant with a view. 50-80€ Walking/Vaporetto
Day 5
9:00 AM Last-minute Shopping or Visit Do some last minute shopping or revisit a place you liked. Variable Walking/Vaporetto
12:00 PM Lunch Have lunch at a cafe near your accommodation. 15-25€ Walking
2:00 PM Departure Check out of your hotel and go to Marco Polo Airport (VCE) for your flight home. Variable (water taxi/train) Water taxi/Train

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