The best flight deals to Venice

Venice is a magical blend of exciting culture, exquisite Gothic architecture, grandiose monuments and vibrant squares. Its gleaming waterways and canals make it one of the most unique cities in the world to visit. From the rich collection of art on display at institutions such as the Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim Collection, to the grandiose Renaissance and Baroque architecture, you can immerse yourself in history, swoon over beautiful buildings or tickle your taste buds with Venetian "tapas". Glide through the city on a gondola or simply meander along the narrow streets and footbridges at your leisure, sip a spritz at a sidewalk cafe or hit the shops to peruse local handicrafts – the choice is yours. Discover here the best offers for Flight + Hotel to Venice.

Most of Venice is completely traffic-free, so visitors can get to know the city by wandering through the picturesque streets on foot, ambling by the canals or by taking a river taxi or gondola. The city can be visited year round. In winter Venice has an atmosphere all of its own, with quiet streets and cozy interiors, while during warmer months the streets are ablaze with color and the buzz of outdoor activity.

While in Venice be sure to:

• Visit the magnificent Doge's Palace and walk across the Bridge of Sighs
• See the onion-shaped domes and floor-to-ceiling mosaics of St. Mark's Basilica
• Sip a coffee in the busy St. Mark's Square as the world glides by
• Sample the city's mouthwatering seafood dishes
• Wander aimlessly through the web of narrow streets and bridges to discover hidden squares and quirky shops
• Watch the intricacies of glass blowing on Murano Island
• Shop for lunch at the Rialto Market and then take a photo of the canal from the Rialto Bridge
• Glide through the city's waterways and canals in a gondola
• Indulge in an "aperitivi" spritz and snack at a canal side bar
• Visit during February and experience one of the world's most famous masked parties