Venice Cruises to the Venetian Islands and Activities to Do while You are there

Where do you go to spend your holidays?? Have a plan to travel to the Venetian??

To travel to the Venetian islands, one has to take a motor launch ride through the Venetian Lagoon. This particular ride can cover the Arsenale, St. Elena, and the Church of San Pietro di Castello. As one passes through St. Mark’s Basin, one can also enjoy all of the the beautiful views of the Grand Canal.

One can also have the choice of visiting the island of Murano, which is a tiny island that is well renowned as a glass making center. One can take a tour of a glass factory and see just how the glass artifacts are made and also purchase any souvenirs from there.

San Giorgio Maggiore, which is one of the more important churches of Venice, is located on San Giorgio Island. It is a rather simple church, but it holds two of the most remarkable artistic works of Tintoretto — both “The Last Supper” and “The Gathering of Manna.”

In Venice, one of the more common means of transport is the Gondola. You will be able to enjoy Gondola rides as well as visit any of the smaller canals of Venice.

You can also find a tour guide to take you on a walk into the very heart of Venice through some of the narrow streets and bustling piazzas. Just imagine exploring the complicated maze of hidden passageways, all of the narrow canals, the amazing buildings, and the ornate bridges, all of which reflect unique Venetian charm and beauty. One of the older and bigger piazzas is the Square of Campo San Polo, which was used in the past for theatrical performances and ceremonies during ancient times.

Venice is also filled with many small shops that offer a variety of shopping options to its visitors. One can purchase beautiful hand-crafted goods from any of the shops along the narrow streets. You can also explore the marketplace and discover a wide variety of carnival masks, hand printed marbles, and even marbled writing paper. Leather goods and famous Italian designer clothes can also be found here.

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