Discovering Venice with Sovereign

Points of interest for the 'cultural city break' in Venice

A cultural city break in Venice with Sovereign will no doubt introduce you to a fascinating blend of painted palazzos, Byzantine basilicas and Baroque domes, complete with lively piazzas and boats that will take you across the Lagoon towards nearby islands. St Mark's Square is a must, as is the Doge's Palace. If it's art you're looking for during a short or weekend break to Venice, you'll be spoilt for choice with both the classical collection at the Galleria dell'Accademia and the modern masterpieces at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. A trip to the islands of Burano and Murano, where the pretty coloured glass is blown, is also well worth a visit during your city break in Venice.

Eating out for the 'gastronomic city break'

Venice's colourful past is truly reflected in its local cuisine. As a lagoon-city stepped in a trading history, many of its dishes are fish based, with gastronomic influences that reach as far as northern Europe and the Far East. During your city break in Venice, perhaps sample some of its famous baccalà (dried salted cod) and its most popular soups, risi e pisi (rice and peas). If you're feeling slightly more daring, there's the flavoursome bisato su l'ara (eels roasted with bay leaves) and seppie col nero (cuttlefish in their ink). Venice city is also the birthplace of polenta, which is considered by the locals to be proper bread.

Shopping for the 'retail therapy city break'

Famed for its Murano glass, Venice is also a great destination for some interiors shopping. In addition to many clothing stores and the classic Italian designer boutiques, you'll be spoilt for choice with Venice's array of fine fabrics such as silk and velvet. Scores of gorgeous antique shops in San Maurizio and Santa Maria Zobenigo will no doubt tempt you as well. Throughout the city you'll also come across a stream of striking Venetian masks, a must souvenir to take home! During your Venetian city break, a visit to Murano Island will let you see how the glassblowers create the impressive colourful glass – it'll be hard resisting the gorgeous jewelry, or perhaps even taking a Murano chandelier back home!

Something Exclusive for that 'once in a lifetime city break'

During your luxury Venice city break, step back in time and treat yourself to a few nights at La Luna Baglioni. After some sightseeing, sip a bellini at Harry’s Bar which also houses a very reputable restaurant.