Discount City Breaks in Venice

Discount City Breaks in Venice - Romantic, elegant and artistic
Venice truly is one of the most magical places in Europe and revels in its romantic beauty and elegant artistic heritage. It is not one of the cheapest places around but can still offer decent value for money with a little thought and planning. Discount city breaks in Venice will experience the magic of its dreamy canals, evocative bridges and regal water front architecture. A private gondola along the Grand Canal is notoriously expensive but a vaporetto water taxi offers just as much atmosphere and the same glorious sights at a fraction of the cost. Exploring on foot is equally as rewarding and is the only way to encounter some of the city's hidden landmarks. On a short stroll you will happen upon timeless bridges, haunting market squares and a myriad of elegant medieval churches.

Discount Venice City Breaks - Impeccable collections of fine art
Art lovers have found their holy grail in Venice, a city dotted with spectacular art museums and exquisite well preserved architecture. Must sees include a visit to the Doges Palace along with a contemplative rest on world famous Bridge of Sighs. Magical fine art can be viewed at the School of St Roch and Galleria dell ‘Academia. For modern art lovers the Peggy Guggenheim Museum is an absolute must. A discount break in Venice is even better value with a Venice visit card providing free and discounted entrance in to most museums and attractions. You can also make the euros stretch further by heading just off the beaten track. The atmospheric Jewish Ghetto is a great place for bargain hunting and a lazy lunch. Browse for authentic Venetian gifts such as handmade silks, glassware and ornamental masks at a fraction of the cost found in tourist orientated shops in the city.

Discount City Breaks in Venice - Great family fun days
The golden sands of Lido beach still hold sway with sun bronzed Venetians and offers the perfect escape from the tourist crowds. During the week the beaches are often deserted making it the ideal spot for a family picnic or simply lazing in the sun with a good book. Just across the lagoon lies the offshore islands of Murano, Burano and Torcelli which are even more secluded and offer an idyllic village lifestyle. Discount Venice city breaks have a few options for fun family days out too. If you want to escape fine art and high culture for a day, head to the exciting Aqualandia water park for a day of watery fun and frolics for all ages. Real adventure can be had just a few miles from the city at the Po Delta national park, which is home to spectacular birdlife and challenging nature trails to be explored on horseback or by mountain bike.