Romantic Valentine’s break in Venice

Long considered to be one of the most romantic cities in the world, Venice will capture your heart like no other European city. Flights to Venice often cost little more than the tax surcharge, so there is no excuse for not making Valentine’s Day an occasion to remember. The mellow ambience of this ancient port city of canals and bridges will make your weekend in Venice unforgettable.

Discover Venice

Start the day with an espresso in Piazza San Marco, one of the grandest squares in Europe. Take a short walk to the wooden Academia Bridge along the Grand Canal then onto the waterfront square on San Giorgio Maggiore Island for picturesque views over the lagoon towards the Grand Canal. The delight of Venice is that you don’t have to stick to a plan. Take a spontaneous tour to find architectural delights and hidden gems.

Evening gondola trip

A gondola ride in Venice is a treasured memory. Discuss with your ‘driver’- a gondolier- a price and destination. Most gondaliers will be happy for you to take on a bottle of wine to enjoy while floating through the city.

After the golden glow of late afternoon, Venice can be a marvel of pink-streaked skies. Sunsets are visible from the lagoon shore at the Giardini Pubblici in Castello or from the park at Sant’Elena. The pink skyline makes a lovely backdrop for a special moment. At midnight, St. Mark’s Square is almost empty and atmospheric, perfect for a special declaration.

If you want to discover the surroundings of the city you might want to consider car hire in Venice.

Venetian hotels

Hotels in Venice are in abundance to match every taste. The Canal Grande hotel is the ideal landing spot to discover the city’s magic and the elegant rooms create a wonderful 18th century feel. The Ca’dei Conti gives an experience of staying in an age-old Venetian residence and boasts a historical past. A more modern hotel boasting all mod-cons and over-looking the Grand Canal is the Antiche Figure Hotel Venice.