Venice

Arrival After arriving late in Venice and checking into our hotel, we inquired the next morning  about sightseeing in the old city. The receptionist advised us to obtain a 48-hour public  transport ticket, which would allow us to travel everywhere in and around Venice,  including the neighboring islands of Murano and Burano, for two days. First day: Venice and Murano The next morning, we walked to the bus stop near the hotel. After a 20-minute ride over  the bridge to Venice, we got off at the Central Station, grabbed a map, and bought a few  bottles of ice-cold water. We checked the right boats and headed to Murano. Murano is a half-hour boat trip from Venice. It is a small, historic island town with  souvenir shops selling local handmade glass.   Murano     Second day: Gondola trip and Burano On the second day, despite the heat, we visited the basilica, took a gondola tour, and  then headed to the island of Burano. This day was marke...