Experience Italy vacation like you ever did, Venice has been known as the ‘‘La Dominante’‘, ‘‘Serenissima’‘, ‘‘Queen of the Adriatic’‘, ‘‘City of Water’‘, ‘‘City of Masks’‘, ‘‘City of Bridges’‘, ‘‘The Floating City’‘, and ‘‘City of Canals’‘. This most romantic city was described by a noted Italian writer as ‘‘undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man’‘. Venice is sited over a myriad of small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. The entire city and its Lagoon are listed as World Heritage Sites. Our Italy tour package; ‘‘Venice at Leisure’‘ provides a budget friendly selection of hotels, from Superior Tourist to Deluxe and allows you to explore this uniquely beautiful city at your own pace. During your Italy vacation and after unpacking you might want to mingle with the Venetians, talk a walk, or indulge in a romantic gondola ride along the narrow canals. Your Italy vacation package included half-day walking tour visits the golden Basilica of St. Mark and the Doge's Palace decorated by 16th Century artists such as Titian and Tintoretto. Also view the Bridge of Sighs and Piombi Prison. Ample time is made available to experience on your own Venice, shopping for some of the celebrated Murano glassworks or enjoy a Campari & soda at historic Café Florian located on St. Mark's Square since 1720. On your way back to your hotel take a ‘‘vaporetto’‘ (local version of a bus) and gently float along the Grand Canal with spectacular views of the exquisite ‘‘palazzos’‘ flanking both sides of the canal a sight to be forever treasured.