06/22/2026
Venice - is it worth the visit? or is it an over-hyped tourist trap?
We’ll tell it to you straight…if you are planning on a trip to Italy without running into other travellers, you are going to be sorely dissapointed.
That being said, Venice is a great addition to your trip to Italy if you are doing it strategically. In general with Venice we recommend a 2 night stay. This allows time for exploration of the city on foot, a food tour, gondola ride, and an excursion out to the islands of Murano and Burano.
What other destinations does Venice pair well with? Milan, Lake Como, and Florence are our top picks!
Milan is a great international destination to fly into, and after a night or two in the city (we love Milan for it’s shopping) you can head out to the Lakes for some much needed time on the water and in the mountains.
Favourite hotels in Lake Como include Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Passalacqua, Villa d’Este, and Hotel Belvedere.
If you are looking for somewhere a little more secluded and not focusing on the see and be seen that comes with Lake Como, we adore Lake Garda as an alternative.
From Como continue on to Venice via private transfer, stopping in Verona on the way to explore this quaint town, seeing the arena and Juliet’s balcony.
From Venice head south to Florence, and if you have the extra time, finish off your trip with a relaxing stay in the wine estates of the Tuscan Countryside.
Ready to start planning? So are we 🧳