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Hibiscus, you will get lost, that's almost a certainty and you will turn down one calle (as they're called) and find water at the end and no bridge, so you turn around and try again. But if you remember to look at street signs and realize that your tour group will nearly always (can't guarantee this but it's usual) meet at Piazza San Marco, you'll be fine.
The first time we were in Venice my husband got left behind by the group while he was lining up a photoshot and got lost but he knew he was supposed to end up at the Rialto and he had the TD's cell number. I was a mess but he could have cared less, he was enjoying being lost in Venice so much. Brenda Travel is only glamorous in retrospect. Paul Theroux (1941 - ), in The Washington Post |
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It's actually fun "getting lost" in Venice because you aren't really far from being "unlost"!
As others have advised, there are signs pointing to St. Mark's (San Marco) or the train station "Ferro Via" so you'll know which direction to go. I had a map that was provided to us and churches (ciesa) were marked on it so that also helped me navigate. If you decide to opt out of the optional to Murano and Burano, keep in mind that the water bus goes there and as long as you have enough hours for exploring on your own, you can get out there by yourselves. I do understand, however, that the lunch optional in Burano is quite good. Buon viaggio! |
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""Following the Sun!"" Power Member  |
Take the Vaporetto #1 or 82 whichever stops at San Marco and just ride the Grand Canal like a mini cruise- It'll take 1 hour. Do it when the sun is setting and the lights of Venice come on - just magical and cheap. While you're waing for the boat, have a Bellini (last at 14 euro so savor it!) at Harry's Bar (Hemmingway and others' haunt).
Walk the Rialto Bridge for a free view of Venice and the Grand Canal from high up and the shops along the way (including the mask making one). Since you're going in February, the weather will be cold and daylight limited so plan and dress accordingly. I assume outdoor cafes will be closed for the season and only indoor ones will be open. Boat schedules will also operate on a winter schedule. |
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Thanks Roxy! I heard that the bellni at harry's was actually a horror depending on who makes it...I might try it anyway, just for shi-giggles.
 Zelda- Oh, that really does sound magical. Italian Discovery, March 12th -22nd 2009! Our first tour for our 10 year Anniversary |
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""Following the Sun!"" Power Member |
Never heard Bellinis being a horror. White peach nectar + champagne (Proseco)- what's not to like!
 The only horror is the price.  The bar is very small wth 2 bartenders - one white haired bartender has been there since the begining of time. (He was also seen in a TV piece on Venice on the Travel Channel - Samantha Brown along with the Cipriani the owner) Also possible to have a small expensive bite to eat. |
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It sounds delish! The bellini opion was from the Frommers 2008 guide
 Italian Discovery, March 12th -22nd 2009! Our first tour for our 10 year Anniversary |
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Were going to Italy on the Italian Discovery tour in Oct. We've been to Europe before and have been with Trafalgar before..My questions on this tour, what are the excursion tours and how did you like St. John Hotel? |
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Were going to Italy on the Italian Discovery tour in Oct. We've been to Europe before and have been with Trafalgar before..My questions on this tour, what are the excursion tours and how did you like St. John Hotel? |
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Hibiscus: When are you going to tour Italy..We are going Oct. Trafalger changed our tour date because there wasn't enough signed up but they gave us 2 free days in Rome for the trouble and they reiembursed us for changing air dates.. Were going to Italy on the Italian Discovery tour in Oct. We've been to Europe before and have been with Trafalgar before..My questions on this tour, what are the excursion tours and how did you like St. John Hotel? |
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Were going to Italy on the Italian Discovery tour in Oct. We've been to Europe before and have been with Trafalgar before..My questions on this tour, what are the excursion tours and how did you like St. John Hotel? |
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Jeannie: How did you get from the Lido to St. Marks Square? I am going in Oct and will want to see things on our own, but the Lido seems to be a great distant from the hotel... Were going to Italy on the Italian Discovery tour in Oct. We've been to Europe before and have been with Trafalgar before..My questions on this tour, what are the excursion tours and how did you like St. John Hotel? |
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Motorhomer- We are going Feburary 5th 2009...CANNOT WAIT! Whwn did they re-schedule your tour for? I'm wondering if the same thing mifght happen to us? Time will tell I suppose! Italian Discovery, March 12th -22nd 2009! Our first tour for our 10 year Anniversary |
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