Sunset view of Venice featuring the iconic Salute Church beside a winding canal that stretches toward the open sea

Venice Tours & Holidays

Escorted tours and holidays to Venice

Venice, Italy
Venice, Italy

It’s easy to see why so many people rhapsodise about Venice. From romantic gondola rides on the canals that run through the city, to stunning, ancient architecture that would inspire awe in even the most hardened traveller, this city of wonders is a truly unique gem in a country of unforgettable destinations.

It’s not every day you get to holiday inside an actual UNESCO World Heritage Site, but with a Venice holiday you’ll be doing just that. Our Venice tours offer up the best of the Queen of the Adriatic, showcasing all of its artistic tradition and beautiful buildings, from Doge’s Palace to St Mark’s Basilica. The slower pace of life here is aided by the complete lack of cars in the historic centre, where you can only venture on boats or on foot. Because there’s so much packed in, a Newmarket Holidays Venice escorted tour is the perfect way to discover this stunning city.

Venice Holidays

View of gondola boats travelling on the water and the Salute Church in Venice, Italy
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Venice, Verona and the Wonders of Lake Garda
Italy
Visit Italy's beautiful cities of Venice and Verona, take in the Dolomites, and tour Lake Garda with Newmarket Holidays. Book your Italian holiday now.Best SellingFly Local+ 1 More
  • Journey through the dramatic Dolomites
  • Enjoy a full-day visit to incomparable Venice, La Serenissima
  • Explore Verona, Romeo and Juliet’s exquisite city
  • 8 days from £1,088 pp

    was £1,359 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    June 2026 - October 2027

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    12 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    4 included

  • Meals

    7 included

Food And Drink with a view of Rialto Bridge and the canal
Food And Drink In Venice, Italy

Food & Drink in Venice

Get yourself an Aperol Spritz (or something stronger) from one of the many waterside bars, then sit back, relax, and watch the sun make the canal shimmer as you sip.

With so much water around it’s no surprise fish and seafood dominate cuisine here. A unique Venetian classic is sarde in saor, a sweet and sour dish that hits all the right spots. Grab a plate of this simple snack alongside a glass of white wine and you won’t regret it.

Dessert lovers must indulge in pinza veneta, a polenta and wheat cake filled with dried fruits and flavoured with grappa and orange zest. The light, airy texture complements the zingy taste perfectly, producing something so delicious you might end up eating an entire batch.

 

Venice Important Information

First trip to Venice? Here are a few questions you might have.

Time Zone

GMT +2

Avg. Flight Time

2 hours (Venice) 

Visa

Not required

Currency

Euro

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