Venice, Italy cruise holidays
This World Heritage city is just about the perfect cruise call because everything you want to see is so easily accessible whether the ship docks just down from St Marks Square or further up the Grand Canal at the main Venice cruise port. Cars are banned from this World Heritage City with narrow cobbled streets and 500 historic bridges within the city centre so there are just the two choices for getting around: the vaporetto (water-bus) network or just plain walking. A gondola ride is really for fun and romance rather than transportation. Start walking from St Marks Square, with its ancient Basilica, lavish Doges Palace and imposing bell tower, then follow signs for the shop-lined Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. But wherever you walk, there are intriguing arty shops, museums and galleries plus some tasty cafes and restaurants along the way.
Frequently asked questions about Venice, Italy
| JAN | 2.9°C |
| FEB | 4.8°C |
| MAR | 8.2°C |
| APR | 12.5°C |
| MAY | 16.9°C |
| JUN | 20.7°C |
| JUL | 22.9°C |
| AUG | 22.4°C |
| SEP | 19.5°C |
| OCT | 14.4°C |
| NOV | 8.7°C |
| DEC | 4.4°C |
The official language spoken in Venice is Italian
The currency in Venice is the Euro (EUR)
1.5ltr bottle of water = 0.35 € (approx. £0.30)
Coffee (from a restaurant) = 1.70 € (approx. £1.45)
0.5ltr Domestic Beer from Draught = 4.00 € (approx. £3.40)
Three course meal for 2 people in a mid-range restaurant = 70.00 € (approx. £59.25)