Venetian Riviera (venice) holidays - travel guide - activities & sights

Pedalos are a common sight along the beach at Lido di Jesolo and a sailing school can be found in Cortellazzo. Bicycle hire takes you along the lagoon to picnic sites and a new golf course can be found near Lido di Jesolo.

Capture the romance and grace amidst the canals in Venice. Couples can stay in any hotel in Lido di Jesolo and will be married in the Palazzo Cavalli in Venice.

There is just one beach in Lido di Jesolo, running for nearly ten miles beside the resort. It is a wide expanse of sand that slopes gently into the sea and has been awarded a blue flag.

Gondola rides, ornate palaces, the magical St. Mark's Square and romantic bridges - all make Venice one of the world's most enchanting and fascinating cities. Venice straddles the Grand Canal and here, you'll experience the magnificent Rialto Bridge, the famous Doge's Palace which is linked to the exquisite Bridge of Sighs, grandiose domed churches and of course, countless buzzing cafés, restaurants and bars.

Located just 20 miles from Lake Garda, medieval Verona was Shakespeare's setting for Romeo and Juliet and offers glorious sightseeing opportunities as well as a wonderfully relaxed pace of life. As well as elegant piazzas and arched bridges, the main attractions are the city's well-preserved Roman amphitheatre, red-and-white striped cathedral and magnificent castle, which housed Verona's rulers and is now a museum and art gallery.

Discover the traditional market in Jesolo Old Town that takes place every Friday morning. This large extraveganza sells more or less anything you may need and is a great place to browse around and pick up a few essentials or souvenirs. Why not combine your visit with a spot of lunch in a restaurant on the square with a glass of wine to revive you after a morning shopping.

Italy is brimming with historic cities offering fascinating sightseeing, so why not see as much as you can in the time available on one of our touring holidays? We offer a superb choice of tours, taking in all the country's most beautiful destinations, from Venice, Florence and Rome to Capri and Sorrento and the exquisite city of Assisi. As well as travelling in a comfortable, modern coach, you'll enjoy included sightseeing excursions with expert or specialist local guides to help you get the best from everywhere you visit.