3 Days in Venice - an Itinerary

Based on my post about an Italian Holiday: Milan, skiing in Madonna di Campiglio, Venice, Florence and Rome, I thought I would summarize with suggested itineraries for each city.
Here is a suggested itinerary for 3 Days in Venice:
 
Day 1:

• Walk to St. Mark’s Square and explore the piazza. Soak in the vibe, the history, and enjoy an Aperol Spritz or a classic Bellini at one of the cafes
• Go the rooftop of T Fondaco dei Tedeschi for a great view (times tickets required – reserve well in advance of your trip)
• Late afternoon sunset boat tour of Venice
• Take a break with espresso or a martini at the famous Harry's Bar at Cipriani. Soak up the literary vibe of this historic location
• Dinner at Muro Frari

 
Day 2:

• Morning: Doge’s Palace, Prison and Rialto Bridge
• Lunch/Snack: Lunch like a local with some Cicchetti from All’Arco or Cantine del Vino
• Afternoon: St. Marks Basilica and the Bell Tower
• Acqua Alta (floating bookshop)
• Despar Teatro Italia (supermarket in an old theater – beautiful)
• Dinner: Al Gobbo – Venetian food near the Rialto Bridge

 
Day 3:

• Morning: water taxi to Murano for glassblowing demonstration
• Lunch in Murano Ristorante La Fornace.
• Afternoon: water taxi to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection museum. 
• Water taxi back to St. Mark’s Square. 
• Snack at Caffe Florian, Italy’s oldest café (since 1720).
• Dinner at Da’Arturo 

 
Hotel recommendation: Hotel Dell’Opera

BTW - before your trip, be sure to visit my list of Top 10 Travel Essentials.
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Venetian Restaurant List:
Our favorite Ciccheti Places
All’ Arco located at S. Polo, 436, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy. (Stanley Tucci goes here in his Searching for Italy show, and it is an institution. There is always a line, but it moves and it is totally worth it. 
Cantine del Vino già Schiavi An institution for ciccheti. 
Our favorite Restaurants:
Da’Arturo - If you really really like vinegar, then go for the pork chop.
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Muro Frari. Great food, great service, always busy.
Rossopomodoro near St. Mark's at Calle Larga S. Marco 404/408.  A bit touristy, but solid food and exactly what we needed when we arrived hungry. There are quite a few places just like it in the immediate vicinity – all of them are good. We ate at a few.
Trattoria Dona Onesta.  They have some tables right on the canal. Gorgeous. And the seafood was amazing. Located in the Dorsoduro neighborhood.
Al Gobbo di Rialto, San Pole 649 (over on the other side of the Rialto Bridge.) Everything was so good.  They do take reservations.  
And in Murano: Ristorante La Fornace, Fondamenta Manin 1. We had one of the best meals we've ever had there, looking back over the lagoon towards Venice. The boys even still talk about this lunch. I highly recommend a reservation.
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