- Taking a gondola ride through the city's famed canals, and watching the city life as you gently paddle by.
- Browsing through the many hole-in-the-wall shops to shop for unique souvenirs, like delicate Venetian glass and intricate masquerade masks.
- Walking through Piazza San Marcos, where hundreds of pigeons wait eagerly for you to drop your gelato. Offer them a trade -- if you buy some seed from local vendors, then they will alight on your hands!
- Sipping a classic Italian coffee, such as a delicate espresso or a macchiato, at one of the many cafes in the city.
- Touring St. Marks Basilica, and admiring the awe-inspiring, Italo-Byzantine architecture.
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