Boat transfer
Great communication, clear instructions, engaging and informative explanations from the guides. Although travel time is considerable, some of it (approach through the lagoon, water bus transfers) itself forms part of the experience. Included lunch was superb, great value. Areas to improve: greater clarity in advance about the add-ons, their cost and the need for cash; warnings that if you wish to visit St Marks Basilica you need to book in advance - very sad not to be able to see the interior.
Built on more than 100 islands, Venice is famed for its network of dusky-blue canals, lined with elaborate architecture and criss-crossed by beautiful stone bridges. And this day trip from Istria to Venice sees you crossing the Adriatic Sea by boat for a chance to explore with free time in this romantic Italian city.
You'll arrive in style into San Basilio pier, right in the heart of Venice, to begin your discovery of 'La Serenissima.' As you wander through this fabled place, there's plenty of time to spot some of the city's highlights. Don't miss the legendary St Mark's Square – a piazza dominated by the beautiful Byzantine basilica of St Mark and its belfry.
Maybe take a gondola ride, find as many bridges as you can and dip in and out of classic eateries – there's loads to do here. You'll make your own way to the port to leave Venice in the early evening and return to Croatia having seen one of Italy's top cities.
