Lying in the extreme northeast of Italy,Venice,gateway to the Orient,became an independent Byzantine province in the 10th century.Venice is one of the few cities in the world that can be truly described as unique.More than 20 million visitors a year succumb to the magic of this improbable place whose “streets are full of water” and where the glories of the past are evident at every turn.Venice is a relatively young city compared to Rome, London or Paris-yet few places have remained as unsullied by the passing of time.Its lagoon on the Adriatic coast was probably inhabited during the time of Christ.You will be introduced today to Venice’s top sights,including the Basilica di San Marco, which is probably the densest concentration of major artistic and cultural monuments in the world.The intense participation as you near the giant square through a maze of tiny shop-lined alleys and streets climaxes in the stunning view of the piazza.Venice is best seen by wandering.The day’s activities can be done on foot,with the occasional vaporetto ride if you feel the urge to be on the water (Contact us if more than 3 passengers)