Venice

Airport transfer via ATVO bus to Piazzale Roma(20 minutes)

The cheapest route into Venice — 10 EUR. From Piazzale Roma, walk or take Vaporetto Line 1 to your hotel

Evening walk along Fondamenta della Misericordia(1.5 hours)

This locals-only canal-side strip has bars and restaurants without tourist markups. Try a spritz (3-4 EUR) at one of the outdoor tables

Dinner at Osteria Boccadoro(1.5 hours)

Refined Venetian seafood in a quiet campo. Tasting menu around 45 EUR. Reserve ahead

St. Mark's Basilica(1.5 hours)

Arrive by 9:15AM with a skip-the-line booking from basilicasanmarco.it. The gold mosaics cover 8,500 sq meters — pay 5 EUR extra for the Pala d'Oro altarpiece and 10 EUR for the museum terrace with piazza views

Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)(2.5 hours)

30 EUR entry includes Correr Museum. See Tintoretto's Paradise, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and explore the prison cells. Book the Secret Itineraries tour (32 EUR) for hidden rooms

Lunch at Rosticceria Gislon(45 minutes)

Near St. Mark's but with local prices — grab a plate of fried seafood or a tramezzino sandwich for 3-5 EUR at the counter

Aperitivo at Campo Santa Margherita(1.5 hours)

Venice's most lively student square. Grab a spritz (2.50-3.50 EUR) at Café Rosso (Il Caffè) and people-watch

Rialto Fish and Produce Market(1.5 hours)

Arrive before 8AM for the full spectacle — fishmongers have been selling here since 1097. Closed Sundays and Mondays. The back stalls have better deals

Cicchetti crawl near Rialto Bridge(1.5 hours)

Start at All'Arco for crostini topped with baccala (2-3 EUR each), then Cantina Do Mori (Venice's oldest bacaro, since 1462) for fried mozzarella and a glass of prosecco (2 EUR)

Walk through San Polo to the Frari Church(1.5 hours)

Basilica dei Frari (5 EUR) houses Titian's Assumption — one of Venice's most powerful paintings. The quiet campo outside is perfect for a rest

Grand Canal sunset on Vaporetto Line 1(45 minutes)

Board at Piazzale Roma heading toward San Marco. Stand at the bow for unobstructed views of 170+ palaces. A single ride is 9.50 EUR, but a 24-hour pass (25 EUR) is better value

Murano glassblowing demonstration(1.5 hours)

Free demonstrations at furnaces along Fondamenta dei Vetrai. Look for the 'Vetro Artistico Murano' trademark on authentic pieces. Visit the Glass Museum (Museo del Vetro, 12 EUR)

Lunch at Trattoria da Romano in Burano(1.5 hours)

Famous for their risotto di go (goby fish risotto, ~18 EUR). The restaurant has been running since 1920

Explore Burano's colorful streets and Lace Museum(1.5 hours)

Lace Museum is 5 EUR. Photograph Via Galuppi and the leaning campanile. Considerably fewer tourists than Venice proper

Late breakfast at a Castello pasticceria(1 hour)

Try Pasticceria Dal Mas near SS Giovanni e Paolo — cornetti and espresso for about 3 EUR

Walk through Castello to the Arsenale(1.5 hours)

Venice's least-touristed neighborhood. The Arsenale — Venice's former shipyard that built 16,000 vessels — has a free exterior walk. During Biennale years, the interior hosts exhibitions

Gondola ride through small canals(30 minutes)

Official rate: 80 EUR for up to 6 passengers. Request a route through the small canals of Dorsoduro or San Polo rather than the crowded Grand Canal — a far more intimate experience. Station near Santa Maria del Giglio is less busy

Evening passeggiata and dinner in Dorsoduro(2 hours)

Dinner at Ristoteca Oniga in Campo San Barnaba — excellent Venetian liver (fegato alla veneziana, ~18 EUR) and seafood

Jewish Ghetto walking tour(2 hours)

The world's first ghetto (1516). Visit the Jewish Museum (8 EUR) and synagogues. Guided tours of the synagogues run hourly (12 EUR). The five synagogues are visible only from outside or on the tour

Libreria Acqua Alta(45 minutes)

Venice's most charming bookshop, where books are stored in gondolas and bathtubs to protect from flooding. The staircase made of old encyclopedias leads to a canal view. Free entry, down a narrow alley near Campo Santa Maria Formosa

Lunch at Paradiso Perduto in Cannaregio(1.5 hours)

A legendary locals' spot with live jazz some evenings. Huge portions of seafood pasta from 12 EUR. Cash preferred

Evening cicchetti crawl through Cannaregio(2 hours)

Start at Vino Vero on Fondamenta della Misericordia for natural wines, then Al Timon for crostini, and finish at Anice Stellato for refined small plates. Budget: 25-35 EUR for a full evening

Early morning walk to an empty St. Mark's Square(45 minutes)

Before 7AM, the piazza is almost deserted — a completely different experience from the daytime crowds. The morning light on the basilica mosaics is extraordinary

Last-minute shopping for Venetian masks and glass(1 hour)

For authentic Venetian masks, visit Ca' Macana in Dorsoduro (from 25 EUR) — they made masks for Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut

Final coffee at Caffè Florian(45 minutes)

Europe's oldest cafe (1720) in St. Mark's Square. An espresso is 7-12 EUR with the orchestra supplement — expensive but a once-in-a-lifetime setting

Transfer to Marco Polo Airport(1 hour)

ATVO bus from Piazzale Roma (10 EUR, 20 minutes) or Alilaguna water bus (15 EUR, 75 minutes). Allow extra time for Venice's walking distances to the bus terminal

Airport transfer via ATVO bus to Piazzale Roma(20 minutes)

The cheapest route into Venice — 10 EUR. From Piazzale Roma, walk or take Vaporetto Line 1 to your hotel

Evening walk along Fondamenta della Misericordia(1.5 hours)

This locals-only canal-side strip has bars and restaurants without tourist markups. Try a spritz (3-4 EUR) at one of the outdoor tables

Dinner at Osteria Boccadoro(1.5 hours)

Refined Venetian seafood in a quiet campo. Tasting menu around 45 EUR. Reserve ahead

St. Mark's Basilica(1.5 hours)

Arrive by 9:15AM with a skip-the-line booking from basilicasanmarco.it. Gold mosaics cover 8,500 sq meters. Pay 5 EUR for the Pala d'Oro and 10 EUR for the museum terrace

Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)(2.5 hours)

30 EUR entry includes Correr Museum. See Tintoretto's Paradise, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and explore the prison cells

Lunch at Rosticceria Gislon(45 minutes)

Near St. Mark's with local prices — fried seafood or tramezzini for 3-5 EUR

Aperitivo at Campo Santa Margherita(1.5 hours)

Venice's liveliest student square. Spritz at Café Rosso for 2.50-3.50 EUR

Rialto Fish and Produce Market(1.5 hours)

Arrive before 8AM. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Fishmongers have sold here since 1097

Cicchetti crawl near Rialto Bridge(1.5 hours)

All'Arco for baccala crostini (2-3 EUR each), Cantina Do Mori for fried mozzarella and prosecco (2 EUR)

Basilica dei Frari(1 hour)

5 EUR entry. Houses Titian's Assumption — one of Venice's most powerful paintings

Grand Canal sunset on Vaporetto Line 1(45 minutes)

Board at Piazzale Roma heading toward San Marco. Stand at the bow for unobstructed views of 170+ palaces

Murano glassblowing demo and Glass Museum(2 hours)

Free demos at furnaces along Fondamenta dei Vetrai. Museum: 12 EUR. Look for 'Vetro Artistico Murano' trademark on authentic pieces

Lunch at Trattoria da Romano(1.5 hours)

Famous risotto di go (goby fish risotto, ~18 EUR). Running since 1920

Burano colorful streets and Lace Museum(1.5 hours)

Lace Museum is 5 EUR. Photograph Via Galuppi and the leaning campanile

Late breakfast at Pasticceria Dal Mas(1 hour)

Near SS Giovanni e Paolo in Castello — cornetti and espresso for about 3 EUR

Stroll through Castello to the Arsenale(1.5 hours)

Venice's least-touristed neighborhood. The Arsenale's exterior walk is free

Gondola ride through small canals(30 minutes)

80 EUR for up to 6 passengers. Request a route through small canals of Dorsoduro or San Polo rather than the Grand Canal

Dinner at Ristoteca Oniga(1.5 hours)

Campo San Barnaba. Excellent fegato alla veneziana (~18 EUR) and seafood

Jewish Ghetto walking tour(2 hours)

The world's first ghetto (1516). Jewish Museum (8 EUR), synagogue tours hourly (12 EUR)

Libreria Acqua Alta(45 minutes)

Books stored in gondolas and bathtubs. The staircase made of encyclopedias leads to a canal view. Near Campo Santa Maria Formosa

Lunch at Paradiso Perduto(1.5 hours)

Legendary locals' spot in Cannaregio with live jazz some evenings. Huge seafood pasta from 12 EUR. Cash preferred

Evening cicchetti crawl through Cannaregio(2 hours)

Vino Vero for natural wines, Al Timon for crostini, Anice Stellato for refined plates. Budget: 25-35 EUR

Gallerie dell'Accademia(2 hours)

Venice's premier art museum with works by Bellini, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese. 12 EUR. Closed Mondays. Free first Sunday of month

Peggy Guggenheim Collection(1.5 hours)

20th-century art in Peggy's former palazzo on the Grand Canal. 16 EUR. Pollock, Picasso, Dali, Ernst. The sculpture garden terrace is stunning

Lunch at Pane Vino e San Daniele(1 hour)

Hidden in Dorsoduro, superb prosciutto and pasta dishes from 12 EUR

Vaporetto to Giudecca and walk to Redentore Church(1.5 hours)

Palladio's masterpiece with excellent views back to the main island. The island has a working-class feel that's disappeared from central Venice

Sunset drinks at Skyline Rooftop Bar, Hilton Molino Stucky(1 hour)

The best panoramic view of Venice. Cocktails from 15 EUR, worth every cent

Morning at Lido Beach(3 hours)

The free public section (Spiaggia Libera) is at the end of Gran Viale. Sun lounger at a private beach club: 15-25 EUR. The water is surprisingly clean and calm

Rent a bicycle and ride the Lido seafront(1.5 hours)

Bike rental from shops on Gran Viale (8-10 EUR/day). Ride south along the seafront to the quieter Alberoni beach and nature reserve

Lunch at Trattoria Favorita(1.5 hours)

A local favorite away from the tourist strip. Excellent grilled fish and Venetian classics from 15 EUR

Walk past the Hotel Excelsior and Film Festival venue(45 minutes)

The art deco Excelsior hosted Hemingway and hosts the Venice Film Festival every September. The Palazzo del Cinema is adjacent

Venetian cooking class with market visit(4 hours)

Classes at Acquolina or Cook in Venice (from 85 EUR) include a Rialto Market shopping trip, then cooking risotto al nero di seppia (squid ink risotto), sarde in saor, and tiramisù

Vaporetto to San Giorgio Maggiore island(5 minutes)

From San Marco waterfront. The campanile of San Giorgio (6 EUR, elevator) offers the single best photograph of Venice — the entire skyline with St. Mark's in center frame. Almost no tourists

Train from Venice Santa Lucia to Padova(25 minutes)

Regional train departures every 15-20 minutes. 5-9 EUR each way. Arrive Padova Centrale

Scrovegni Chapel (Cappella degli Scrovegni)(1.5 hours)

Giotto's 1305 fresco cycle — one of the most important works in Western art. 14 EUR, book at cappelladegiscrovegni.it minimum 1 week ahead. Only 25 visitors per 20-minute slot

Basilica of St. Anthony(1 hour)

One of Italy's most important pilgrimage sites (free entry). The Byzantine domes and Donatello's bronze sculptures are worth seeing regardless of faith

Lunch at La Finestra in Padua(1 hour)

Excellent local trattoria near the basilica. Pasta dishes from 9 EUR, local wine 4 EUR per glass

Prato della Valle and Orto Botanico(1.5 hours)

Italy's largest square (a 90,000 sq meter elliptical garden) and the world's oldest academic botanical garden (1545, UNESCO site, 10 EUR)

Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta(1 hour)

Founded in 639 AD with Byzantine mosaics rivaling Ravenna. The Last Judgment mosaic covers the entire entrance wall. Entry: 5 EUR. The campanile climb (5 EUR) gives lagoon panoramas

Lunch at Locanda Cipriani(1.5 hours)

Hemingway wrote Across the River and Into the Trees here. Risotto primavera (28 EUR) is their signature. Book ahead — it's tiny

Walk the Devil's Bridge and Attila's Throne(30 minutes)

Two curiosities on this mostly-empty island. The 15th-century bridge has no railings; the ancient stone chair has dubious Attila connections

Carnival mask-making workshop at Ca' Macana(2.5 hours)

Learn papier-mache mask creation at the studio that supplied masks for Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut. Workshop from 72 EUR. You keep your creation

Walk through Santa Croce to Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio(1 hour)

Venice's most lived-in neighborhood. The church of San Giacomo dell'Orio (3 EUR) has a 14th-century ship's-keel ceiling

Lunch at Osteria Mocenigo(1.5 hours)

Local gem in Santa Croce serving fresh pasta and seafood. Daily specials from 12 EUR

Free afternoon — revisit favorites or wander and get lost(3 hours)

Venice rewards aimless wandering. Put away the map and follow alleys until you find a quiet campo or canal view

Glassblowing workshop on Murano(2 hours)

Create your own glass piece with a master glassblower. Sessions at Murano Glass Experience from 65 EUR. You keep your creation (shipped if too fragile)

Lunch at Trattoria Busa alla Torre in Murano(1.5 hours)

Best lunch on Murano — fish risotto and grilled branzino on a canal-side terrace. Mains from 16 EUR

Return to Venice and final shopping(1.5 hours)

Pick up last souvenirs — marbled paper from Legatoria Polliero (from 8 EUR), artisan glass from vetro-signed shops

Farewell dinner at Antiche Carampane(2 hours)

Hidden behind a 'no tourists' sign (ironic, yes) in San Polo. Some of Venice's finest seafood. Fritto misto ~22 EUR. Reserve well ahead

Sunrise walk to Punta della Dogana(45 minutes)

The triangular tip of Dorsoduro where the Grand Canal meets the Giudecca Canal. The pink sunrise light over San Giorgio Maggiore is the defining Venice memory

Final coffee and pastry at a neighborhood bar(30 minutes)

Skip Florian — have your last espresso at a regular bar for 1.20 EUR and toast Venice like a local

Transfer to Marco Polo Airport(1 hour)

ATVO bus from Piazzale Roma (10 EUR, 20 minutes). Allow extra time for walking with luggage. Carry bags over bridges — don't drag them (it's rude and damaging)

Airport transfer via ATVO bus to Piazzale Roma(20 minutes)

10 EUR. From Piazzale Roma, walk or take Vaporetto Line 1 to your hotel

Evening walk along Fondamenta della Misericordia(1.5 hours)

Locals-only canal-side bars without tourist markups. Try a spritz (3-4 EUR)

Dinner at Osteria Boccadoro(1.5 hours)

Refined Venetian seafood in a quiet campo. Tasting menu around 45 EUR

St. Mark's Basilica(1.5 hours)

Skip-the-line booking from basilicasanmarco.it. 8,500 sq meters of gold mosaics. Pala d'Oro: 5 EUR, museum terrace: 10 EUR

Doge's Palace(2.5 hours)

30 EUR entry. Tintoretto's Paradise, Bridge of Sighs, prison cells

Lunch at Rosticceria Gislon(45 minutes)

Fried seafood and tramezzini, 3-5 EUR at the counter

Aperitivo at Campo Santa Margherita(1.5 hours)

Spritz at Café Rosso, 2.50-3.50 EUR

Rialto Fish and Produce Market(1.5 hours)

Arrive before 8AM. Closed Sundays and Mondays

Cicchetti crawl near Rialto(1.5 hours)

All'Arco for baccala crostini, Cantina Do Mori for fried mozzarella and prosecco

Basilica dei Frari(1 hour)

5 EUR. Titian's Assumption

Grand Canal sunset on Vaporetto Line 1(45 minutes)

Board at Piazzale Roma, stand at the bow for 170+ palace views

Murano glassblowing demo and Glass Museum(2 hours)

Free demos at furnaces. Museum: 12 EUR

Lunch at Trattoria da Romano(1.5 hours)

Risotto di go, ~18 EUR. Since 1920

Burano streets and Lace Museum(1.5 hours)

Lace Museum: 5 EUR

Late breakfast at Pasticceria Dal Mas(1 hour)

Cornetti and espresso for about 3 EUR

Aimless wandering through Castello(3 hours)

Put away the map. Venice's least-touristed sestiere reveals hidden courtyards, laundry strung between buildings, and locals going about their day

Jewish Ghetto walking tour(2 hours)

Founded 1516. Jewish Museum (8 EUR), synagogue tours hourly (12 EUR)

Libreria Acqua Alta(45 minutes)

Books in gondolas and bathtubs, staircase of encyclopedias

Lunch at Paradiso Perduto(1.5 hours)

Cannaregio locals' spot. Seafood pasta from 12 EUR. Cash preferred

Gondola ride through small canals(30 minutes)

80 EUR for up to 6 passengers. Request Dorsoduro back canals

Gallerie dell'Accademia(2 hours)

12 EUR. Bellini, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese

Peggy Guggenheim Collection(1.5 hours)

16 EUR. Pollock, Picasso, Dali. Sculpture garden terrace

Lunch at Pane Vino e San Daniele(1 hour)

Hidden Dorsoduro gem. Prosciutto and pasta from 12 EUR

Vaporetto to Giudecca(1.5 hours)

Visit Redentore Church, then sunset drinks at Skyline Rooftop Bar (cocktails from 15 EUR)

Morning at Lido Beach(3 hours)

Free public section (Spiaggia Libera) at end of Gran Viale. Private lounger: 15-25 EUR

Cycle the Lido seafront(1.5 hours)

Bike rental 8-10 EUR/day. Ride south to quieter Alberoni beach

Lunch at Trattoria Favorita(1.5 hours)

Grilled fish and Venetian classics from 15 EUR

Train to Padova(25 minutes)

Regional trains every 15-20 minutes, 5-9 EUR

Scrovegni Chapel(1.5 hours)

Giotto's 1305 frescoes. 14 EUR, book at cappelladegiscrovegni.it 1 week ahead

Basilica of St. Anthony(1 hour)

Free. Byzantine domes, Donatello bronzes

Lunch at La Finestra(1 hour)

Pasta from 9 EUR, wine 4 EUR per glass

Prato della Valle and Orto Botanico(1.5 hours)

Italy's largest square and world's oldest botanical garden (1545, 10 EUR)

Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta(1 hour)

Founded 639 AD. Last Judgment mosaic on entrance wall. Entry: 5 EUR. Campanile: 5 EUR

Lunch at Locanda Cipriani(1.5 hours)

Hemingway's haunt. Risotto primavera 28 EUR. Book ahead

Venetian cooking class with market visit(4 hours)

Classes at Acquolina or Cook in Venice (from 85 EUR). Cook risotto al nero di seppia, sarde in saor, and tiramisù

Vaporetto to San Giorgio Maggiore(5 minutes)

Campanile (6 EUR, elevator) gives the single best Venice photograph. Almost no tourists

Morning espresso at Caffè Florian(1 hour)

Europe's oldest cafe (1720). Espresso 7-12 EUR with orchestra supplement. Worth it once

Wander the quiet back canals of San Marco sestiere(2 hours)

Even San Marco has deserted corners 2 blocks from the piazza

Long lunch at Alle Testiere(2 hours)

Tiny 22-seat restaurant behind Campo Santa Maria Formosa. One of Venice's best seafood experiences. Set menu ~55 EUR. Reserve weeks ahead

Evening passeggiata along the Zattere(1.5 hours)

The south-facing Dorsoduro waterfront catches golden evening light. Gelato at Nico — their gianduiotto (hazelnut chocolate semifreddo, 3.50 EUR) is legendary

Train to Verona Porta Nuova(1 hour 10 minutes)

Regional trains from Venice Santa Lucia, 9-15 EUR each way

Verona Arena(1 hour)

The third-largest Roman amphitheater in the world (30 AD, still hosting opera in summer). Entry: 10 EUR. Open 8:30AM-7:30PM

Walk through Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori(1 hour)

Verona's main squares — the medieval Torre dei Lamberti (8 EUR elevator) has panoramic views

Lunch at Trattoria al Pompiere(1.5 hours)

Classic Veronese cuisine since 1860. Risotto al Amarone (risotto in red wine, ~14 EUR) is the signature

Castel San Pietro panoramic viewpoint(1 hour)

Cross the Roman Ponte Pietra bridge and climb the hill for the best view of Verona's skyline. Free

Carnival mask-making workshop at Ca' Macana(2.5 hours)

Learn papier-mache mask creation. From 72 EUR. You keep your creation

Santa Croce and Campo San Giacomo dell'Orio(1 hour)

Venice's most lived-in neighborhood. Church of San Giacomo dell'Orio (3 EUR, ship's-keel ceiling)

Lunch at Osteria Mocenigo(1.5 hours)

Local gem. Fresh pasta and seafood, daily specials from 12 EUR

Vaporetto to Lido then bus to Chioggia(1.5 hours)

ACTV bus 11 connects Lido to Chioggia (about 1 hour, covered by ACTV pass or ~5 EUR)

Walk the Corso del Popolo(1 hour)

Chioggia's main street — a long, elegant boulevard with palazzi, fish stalls, and zero tourists

Fish market and Canal Vena(1 hour)

Chioggia's fish market is one of Italy's largest. The parallel Canal Vena with its bridges is Venice in miniature

Lunch at Osteria Penzo(1.5 hours)

Incredible fresh seafood at half Venice prices. Grilled cuttlefish and polenta from 12 EUR

Beach at Sottomarina(2 hours)

Wide sandy beach adjacent to Chioggia with loungers from 10 EUR. Calm, clean Adriatic water

Dawn photography at San Marco (empty piazza)(1.5 hours)

Before 7AM the piazza is deserted. The basilica's gold mosaics glow in morning light

Photography walk: reflections in small canals(2 hours)

Walk from Santa Maria Formosa through tiny alleys of Castello. Mid-morning light creates perfect reflections in still canal water

Sunset from Accademia Bridge(45 minutes)

The wooden bridge offers the Grand Canal's most photographed sunset view

Train from Venice to Trieste Centrale(2 hours)

Regional train 13-16 EUR, Freccia fast train 20-30 EUR (1h50). Scenic coastal ride

Piazza Unità d'Italia(45 minutes)

Europe's largest sea-facing square. Grand Habsburg buildings, open to the Adriatic. Free

Castello di Miramare(1.5 hours)

A white fairytale castle on the seafront built for Archduke Maximilian. 10 EUR. The gardens are free. Bus 36 from center (15 minutes)

Lunch at Buffet da Pepi(1 hour)

Trieste's iconic buffet-style restaurant since 1897. Boiled pork and sauerkraut (Trieste's signature) from 10 EUR

Coffee at Caffè San Marco(45 minutes)

Trieste is Italy's coffee capital (Illy was founded here). This 1914 literary café is where Joyce used to write. Espresso from 1.20 EUR

Voga alla veneta rowing lesson(2 hours)

Row Venice (rowvenice.org) offers lessons in traditional Venetian stand-up rowing in a batela (flat-bottomed boat). From 85 EUR per person. A unique, meditative experience

Vaporetto to Sant'Erasmo island(30 minutes)

Venice's largest island is almost entirely farmland. Rent a bike at the landing (5 EUR) or walk

Explore Sant'Erasmo's farms and vineyards(2 hours)

The island produces the prized castraure (baby artichokes, in season April-May). Visit the Orto di Venezia winery for a tasting (15 EUR)

Lunch at Ca' Vignotto(1.5 hours)

Farm-to-table restaurant on Sant'Erasmo using island-grown produce. Fixed menu ~30 EUR

Glassblowing workshop on Murano(2 hours)

Create your own glass piece. Murano Glass Experience from 65 EUR. You keep your creation

Lunch at Trattoria Busa alla Torre(1.5 hours)

Best lunch on Murano — fish risotto on a canal-side terrace. Mains from 16 EUR

Return to Venice for final shopping(2 hours)

Marbled paper from Legatoria Polliero, artisan masks from Ca' Macana

Farewell dinner at Antiche Carampane(2 hours)

Hidden in San Polo behind a 'no tourists' sign. Venice's finest seafood. Fritto misto ~22 EUR. Reserve well ahead

Return to your favorite campo for a morning coffee(1 hour)

Every traveler finds their campo. Revisit yours one last time

Long final lunch at Osteria alle Testiere(2 hours)

If you couldn't get a reservation earlier, try again. 22 seats, one of Venice's best. Or revisit your own discovery

Evening passeggiata along the Zattere(1.5 hours)

Gelato at Nico — gianduiotto (3.50 EUR) one last time. Watch the sun set over the Giudecca Canal

Sunrise at Punta della Dogana(45 minutes)

The tip of Dorsoduro where the Grand Canal meets the Giudecca Canal. Pink sunrise light over San Giorgio Maggiore — the defining Venice memory

Final espresso at a neighborhood bar(30 minutes)

1.20 EUR. Toast Venice like a local

Transfer to Marco Polo Airport(1 hour)

ATVO bus from Piazzale Roma (10 EUR). Carry bags over bridges — don't drag them