Rekindling the Romance in Venice

Ah, bella Italia: the country of great food, wine, and – of course – amore. For couples looking to celebrate their love story, nothing compares to a holiday in the romantic city of Venice. Affectionately known as Italy’s floating city, this water oasis promises to turn even the smallest spark of affection into a roaring flame.

Romantic Holiday Ideas for Venice

In many ways, strolling around Venice feels like entering a time warp: over the past 600 years, its charming bridges, canals, and maze-like streets have remained virtually unchanged. After enjoying a picture-perfect view from the Rialto Bridge, shopping until you drop at the adjacent market, and exploring the stunning Basilica di San Marco and its world-famous treasures, you’ll be surprised to learn that your couples’ getaway can get even more romantic!

If you’re think that sharing a gelato, floating along in a gondola, or walking along the canals is delightful enough, think again: for an enchanting evening with the love of your life, why not top his or her wildest expectations and take a dinner cruise around Venice? With traditional Venetian food, perfectly paired wine, flickering candlelight, and white tablecloths, you and your loved one will not only be spoiled to your heart’s content, but will also witness a breathtakingly scenic view of Venice’s islands and the Piazza San Marco as the setting sun sparkles on the city’s rippling canals. Whether you’re commemorating an anniversary, beginning your honeymoon, or are simply enjoying each other’s company, this once-in-a-lifetime experience is an absolute must for starry-eyed couples. To maximise the romance, it’s highly recommended that you surprise your partner with this fantastic dinner date. Of course, managing date-night expectations after this delightful cruise will be a challenge, but it’s worth dealing with the post-holiday blues for a night in paradise!

How to Get There

Although Venice and its magical charm may seem an eternity away from reality, the distance between your everyday life and your romantic getaway is smaller than you think. In a mere two hours, you and your significant other can escape the grind of London and commence your holiday. What’s even better is that you can leave whenever it suits your schedule: there are daily, nonstop flights from  London-area airports to Venice, and can be booked with a variety of airlines, such as Monarch, easyJet, and British Airways. How’s that for convenience?

Upon landing in Venice, airport transfers may be on your mind. While airport queues and public transportation can get extremely crazy, - after all, Venice is arguably the most romantic city on earth – a shared or private ride with Shuttle Direct will start your holiday on a stress-free, comfortable, and luxurious note. By pre-booking your Venice airport transfer on our user-friendly website, you’ll be whisked away to your romantic retreat as quickly and safely as possible. Prego!