Explore Venice beyond St. Mark’s Square and get lost. Wander the backstreets, drink Spritz in a local bar, visit churches and discover the authentic city. In the peaceful canals of Cannaregio or Dorsoduro, take a romantic gondola ride without an audience on every bridge.

Take a boat out into the Venice Lagoon to discover a delicate ecosystem of birds and wildlife, traditional fishermen and garden islands.

Explore centuries of Venetian art in the city’s amazing museums, including the Doge’s Palace, Accademia, Scuola di San Rocco and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

Go wine tasting. Cycle around the wine cellars of the Prosecco Hills or visit Valpolicella near Lake Garda, home to rich Amarone.

For an active vacation activity, hike the Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks in the Dolomites. As you walk, you’ll be treated to some of the most spectacular views of the Dolomites.

Don’t miss Giotto’s magnificent 14th century frescoes, the Basilica of St. Anthony and the world’s oldest botanical gardens in Padua.

Want to learn to cook? From classic pasta classes to local fish recipes, there are plenty of menus for you to master. For family fun, learn to make the popular dessert, tiramisu, in Treviso where it was invented.

Go to Verona, the City of Love. Stand on Juliet’s balcony and explore the 12th century San Zeno Basilica where legend says she married Romeo. In the summer months, get tickets to an opera performance in the unique setting of Verona’s ancient amphitheater.

Discover the Palladian Villas of Vicenza, great countryside retreats commissioned by wealthy Venetians in the 16th century and find your way through the mazes of Villa Barbarigo and Villa Pisani.

Take an active vacation on Lake Garda. From mountain biking to paragliding, water sports to rock climbing, the lake offers exciting options for sports enthusiasts, all with incredible views.