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Magnificently restored to its former grandeur, the hotel is a true emblem of Venice that will delight visitors with its heritage as a private home, exquisitely decorated guestrooms and unique suites, and with its avenues for pleasure and relaxation including The Gritti Epicurean School, Riva Yacht Experiences, and The Gritti SPA in collaboration with Sisley Paris."},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":642},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FigIL6fJgkKwI8Uig8wiV%2Fthe-gritti-palace-a-luxury%20(2).jpg?alt=media&token=ef38b4e4-6abb-49fa-985b-3398e8ae8590"},{"type":"text","content":"# Money and currency -\nItaly uses the euro, the same currency currently used by most Western European countries, with the exception of the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Norway. Before traveling, you can buy some euros (enough for a day or whatever you like) and then exchange your money in the bank to get the best rate. You can also use ATMs (called bankomat) at all the main squares of every town, major airports and train stations.\n\n\n# Sightseeing\nVenice consists of 118 islands connected by 400-foot bridges and about 170 boat canals. Although the city is small enough to be explored on foot, there are plenty of other ways to get around. Water buses (vaporetti) are the main means of public transport in Venice, offering vaporetto routes around the city and lagoon islands. Don't miss experiencing a Gondola ride, Venice's best way to get around Venice, and let your gondolier cruise through the canals. Gondolas are expensive so try to book in advance through the official Gondolier Association, tour agency in Venice or online tour operators"},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FigIL6fJgkKwI8Uig8wiV%2Ft%E1%BA%A3i%20xu%E1%BB%91ng%20(9).mp4?alt=media&token=ad97cc1d-218d-4a39-aac4-fbcd9100c3d1"}]},{"address":"Piazzale Roma","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":45.438197916125084,"longitude":12.318317600000022},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Day 1\n\nVenice Marco Polo Airport is located on the mainland about 7 km from the city. Visitors usually enter Venice via Piazzale Roma, just 20 minutes away by airport bus or taxi. After arriving at Piazzale Roma, buy a vaporetto ticket at the newsstand near the bus stop or at the Hellovenezia office. Check out your preferred hotel and recover from the jet lag by heading to the nearest restaurant for breakfast if you're arriving in the morning."},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":846},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FigIL6fJgkKwI8Uig8wiV%2F54ceb4f69cb6a71e9d8ea3eee8708084.jpg?alt=media&token=86693ab0-5c48-40bc-9bc9-75341a08f10e"},{"type":"text","content":"After resting, make your way to Doge's Palace. Arrive before 11:30am and join the Secret Journey through the Palace Tour. This 90-minute tour will give you an insight into the hidden courtrooms, offices, and prisons of the Republic of Venice. For lunch, head to Piazza San Marco and choose from the many great restaurants there. In the afternoon, cross the Grand Canal and wander the stalls at Ponte di Rialto (Rialto Bridge)."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FigIL6fJgkKwI8Uig8wiV%2Ft%E1%BA%A3i%20xu%E1%BB%91ng%20(11).mp4?alt=media&token=4a61939b-54c8-4879-9555-462590fa4699"}]},{"address":"Palazzina Grassi","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":45.4339632661227,"longitude":12.328188699999973},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":563,"height":703},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FigIL6fJgkKwI8Uig8wiV%2F110a0dd5fd524a05d0957402914f0b61.jpg?alt=media&token=4d82876a-615a-43bb-9be9-545737fb54f6"},{"type":"text","content":"# Day 2\n\nOn the morning of Day 2, set out to experience the splendor of Venice. Start by having breakfast. A typical Italian breakfast is a simple combination of a quick espresso or cappuccino and a pastry like a croissant. A variety of pastries are also available. If you fancy a more hearty meal, head to Palazzina G (Sestiere San Marco 3247), a 5-star hotel that serves the best and most varied breakfasts in Venice. a hotel guest to take advantage of their delicious breakfast."},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.palazzinagrassi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MENU-EN_.pdf"},{"type":"text","content":"Start your tour at the Basilica di San Marco, then pay a separate entrance fee to enter the Marciana Museum upstairs. Then, head to the Bridge of Sighs, located on one of the small canals right next to the Doge's Palace. Take a stroll around the Cannaregio district then reach Campo del Ghetto in the afternoon. Enjoy a hearty dinner at Paradiso Perduto , located in the Fondamenta della Misericordia . This restaurant is popular with Venetians because they serve the best seafood in town at a very reasonable price."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FigIL6fJgkKwI8Uig8wiV%2Ft%E1%BA%A3i%20xu%E1%BB%91ng%20(12).mp4?alt=media&token=e3552764-b793-47d1-8392-2a814e278041"}]},{"address":"Verona","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":45.42627431852746,"longitude":10.992531300694827},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Day 3\n"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":600},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FigIL6fJgkKwI8Uig8wiV%2Farena-di-verona.jpg?alt=media&token=47b06c00-e52f-4530-8aa7-9ca4bba889e2"},{"type":"text","content":"On day 3, after a full breakfast, embark on one of the most exciting day trips out of Venice by heading to Verona . Famous for its legend of Romeo and Juliet, Verona is a city rich in history and culture, enough to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Only an hour and 20 minutes by train from Venice, Verona can be explored independently or with a guided tour. Some of Verona's famous attractions are the Arena di Verona (Roman theatre), Piazza delle Erbe, Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, Castelvecchio, Duomo of Verona and Arche Scaligeri. For fans of Shakespeare, take the Guided Tour of Romeo and Juliet, which will allow you to explore all of Verona's Shakespearian sites. In the evening, when you return to Venice, catch a play at the Teatro Goldoni on Calle Goldoni in San Marco or experience the nightlife of Venice at Campo Santa Margherita."},{"type":"link","content":"http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/7796096/type/dlg/https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187871-d246496-Reviews-Casa_di_Giulietta-Verona_Province_of_Verona_Veneto.html"},{"metadata":{"width":540,"height":960},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FigIL6fJgkKwI8Uig8wiV%2Ft%E1%BA%A3i%20xu%E1%BB%91ng%20(13).mp4?alt=media&token=b2c14a88-3323-4c2c-8b18-d38de4e333d5"}]},{"address":"Valpolicella","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":45.585586041214505,"longitude":10.89524577139203},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Day 4\n\n"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":662},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FigIL6fJgkKwI8Uig8wiV%2FValpolicella.jpg?alt=media&token=622461ce-8b47-41cc-8a24-4a5bb0c2b506"},{"type":"text","content":"On day 4, go on a wine tasting tour in Valpolicella , one of Italy's oldest and most famous wine regions. On a guided tour, you'll be able to learn about Valpolicella's winemaking process and techniques, and taste classic wines like Amarone, Ripasso della Valpolicella, Valpolicella and Recioto. In addition to wine tasting, you'll see Valpolicella's beautiful countryside and classic villas surrounded by vineyards, orchards and olive groves."},{"metadata":{"width":558,"height":1080},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FigIL6fJgkKwI8Uig8wiV%2Ft%E1%BA%A3i%20xu%E1%BB%91ng%20(14).mp4?alt=media&token=e78aea84-3b89-447b-83a8-45f529d35daa"}]},{"address":"Gallerie dell'Accademia","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":45.43507911709503,"longitude":12.322709649999991},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Day 5\n\n"},{"metadata":{"width":504,"height":300},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FigIL6fJgkKwI8Uig8wiV%2FGiovanni_Antonio_Canal%2C_il_Canaletto_-_Grand_Canal_-_from_Santa_Maria_della_Carit%C3%A0_to_the_Bacino_di_San_Marco_-_WGA03890.jpg?alt=media&token=d44e474c-71f9-4fc9-bd39-2bd776637c59"},{"type":"text","content":"On your last day in Venice, you can visit monuments, museums and churches that you may have missed, or you may wander the streets aimlessly. For art enthusiasts, visit the Accademia Gallery (Campo della Carita | Dorsoduro 1050) then the nearby Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Dorsoduro, 701-704) to see one of the art galleries. Europe's finest 20th century modern art. No trip to Venice would be complete without a Grand Canal cruise experience. For a more romantic Grand Canal experience, you can take a gondola ride, perhaps the most famous thing to do in Venice. To celebrate a successful trip in Venice, treat yourself to dinner at a restaurant overlooking the Grand Canal."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FigIL6fJgkKwI8Uig8wiV%2Ft%E1%BA%A3i%20xu%E1%BB%91ng%20(16).mp4?alt=media&token=cc901bf6-9574-42d1-91c2-0762dd8e9135"}]}]
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