Trophywife007

To book a water taxi in advance we used this link provided by Peter_S_Aus on another thread long ago:

https://www.venicelink.com/en/private-transfer-venice

There's no better way to arrive in Venice, especially for the first time!

HappyTrvlr

Venice-Wednesday, have lunch at da Alberto,
You are visiting three of my favorite places but really, you need st least one more week to enjoy your visits to all of them.

hodo75

thank you! Just made the reservation, E115. Can’t wait!

hodo75

Just checked out the restaurant and it looks delicious and not too touristy. Thank you! Will add it to Wednesday. I wish we had more time in each place…maybe I am cramming too much in. I guess I’ll find out! we will be back with our kids next summer and will take it much slower. Thanks again for your help!

Ayewander

I have been to all of the places that you mention and think that your itinerary is very doable. Il Cavatappi is superb and run by Giuseppe and Riccardo. Definitely make a reservation there. Varenna is certainly the prettiest and most authentic little town on the lake. Do not miss the two gardens next to your hotel. Hotel Du Lac is exceptional. Ask for room 12 which has a large terrace overlooking the Lake.

My one suggestion is - take your time. Don't try to see everything in one trip. One of the best things about Italy and really, anywhere you travel to, is the pace & tempo of the place. The best way to experience that is drink in hand and watch the world go by. You'll be surprised how many great things you will come across and come to you if you're not in a hurry.

hodo75

yay! Thank you for this, I feel confident now with my months and months of planning. We love nothing more than to sit and sip cocktails while people watching so other than the few things we have scheduled we plan on just relaxing and appreciating being away from our kids