4 days in Venice Itinerary

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Cannaregio and Palazzo Te. Visiting Road of 52 Tunnels and Canal Grande will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Venice side-trips: Verona (Piazzale Castel San Pietro, Basilica di Santa Anastasia, & more), Basilica di Aquileia (in Aquileia) and Oasi Ca' di Mezzo (in Codevigo). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Dorsoduro, get to know the fascinating history of Borghetto sul Mincio, examine the collection at Doge's Palace, and pause for some serene contemplation at Scuola Grande di San Rocco.

To see ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Venice journey builder .

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Venice Marco Polo Airport, Treviso-Sant'Angelo Airport and Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can travel back home.