🇮🇹 Explore the floating city - Venice and more in 3 days
3 Days
-Italy
By Leah's Wanderlust
Jul 21, 2025
Venice isn’t just a destination - it’s a living masterpiece.
Get lost in its winding alleyways and soak up the unique atmosphere in the sun-drenched piazzas. Take a gondola ride and glide past centuries-old palaces.
In Venice, every moment feels like a scene from a movie.
Uncover the magic of Venice in just three unforgettable days with this thoughtful and well-paced itinerary. Have an extra day? Hop on a quick train to Verona to explore more.
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HotelIl Palazzo Experimental
Fondamenta Zattere Al Ponte Lungo, 1411, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
Absolutely stunning hotel - the interiors are beautiful and the location is excellent.
Staff are warm, friendly and helpful. They helped me many times with advice for transport and routes to take to make the most of my trip.
My room was clean and comfortable.
Everything you need for your stay.
Food was really lovely too. Breakfast is a choice of a wide range of sweet and savoury options - I sampled both during my stay.
I had dinner there twice too - food was incredible.
Loved the location - about a 25 min walk to St Mark's Square, which I loved as meant I got to explore more along the way. And there is so much to see en route to the main touristy areas.
For me, I liked to be somewhere quieter that I can go back to relax in after a busy day of exploring.
Highly recommend this gorgeous hotel.
Day 1
* Head to St Mark’s Square via Ponte dell'Accademia (great views from this bridge)
* St Mark’s Square and Basilica (€3 to go in but be prepared to queue)
* Pit stop: Caffè Florian (incredible historic cafe)
* Look at the view of Doge’s Palace from Ponte della Paglia
* Walk to Rialto Bridge for the best view of the grand canal
* Fondaco dei Tedeschi - great views from the rooftop terrace
Piazza San Marco
P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Ponte della Paglia
30124 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Libreria Acqua Alta
C. Longa Santa Maria Formosa, 5176b, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Palazzo Tetta
Calle Seconda de la Fava, 6282, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Ponte di Rialto
30125 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Day 2
Take a day trip to visit Burano and Murano – two of the most charming islands near Venice. The former became famous mostly thanks to its colorful houses whereas the other one is renowned for its glass-making tradition.
How to get there;
Route 12 water bus which departs from Fondamente Nove (Ft. Nove).
Takes 40 mins
Murano
Murano, 30141 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Burano
Burano, 30142 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Day 3
* Visit Ponte dei Pugni
* Head to Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
* Take a gondola ride
* Visit Museum Fortuny
* See The Migrant Child by Banksy
* Go up Campanile di San Marco for incredible views
* Visit Ponte de Chiodo
* Through the winding streets, find Scala Contarini del Bovolo
* Visit Doge’s Palace
Ponte dei Pugni
Dorsoduro, 30123 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Ponte Chiodo
Rio di san Felice, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Calle Contarini del Bovolo, 4303, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy