Venice is one of traveller’s favourite spot in Italy that is more than 1, 700-year-old. The city itself is made up of 118 small islands, and are connected through canals. How cool is that? Not only that, there are more than 400 bridges linked the city together, which makes the city looks even more appealing and gorgeous. Explore this one-of-a-kind city, by visiting churches, palaces, museums and restaurants only in Venice.

Best time to fly from Cebu to Venice

Exploring the city will be easier if the weather is sunny and the temperature is mild. Therefore, best if you visit Venice during the mid-spring. The great thing about this period is, you are less likely to chance upon large crowds. If you cannot come in May, the second-best time is in September where the temperature is comfortable for sightseeing and exploring the city. Contrastingly, the month that you will want to avoid is August. It is scorching hot in Venice, high humidity and meshed with an ocean of sweaty tourist is not fun just like how it sounds. As the city comes alive, the prices also surge. If you still need to go in August, you might want to book early the airline tickets and lodgings so that you will not ending up overspent.

Main airports available in Cebu and Venice

Mactan-Cebu International Airport – The airport (IATA: CEB) is in Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan Island, and the service covers from Central Visayas to Cebu City. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is the hub for a group of airlines which are Royal Air Philippines, Philippines AirAsia, PAL Express, Pan Pacific Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Cebgo and Air Juan. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is the second busiest airport in the entire Philippines which can be understood why it has a top-notch facility provided for the visitors from numerous eateries, popular cafes and duty-free stores. Regarding transportation, Mactan-Cebu International Airport also has provided all means of vehicles to ease the visitors’ travelling.

Venice Marco Polo Airport – Venice Marco Polo Airport (IATA: VCE) is the international airport nestled eight kilometres away from Tessera city. To go in and out of the airport is relatively simple because Venice Marco Polo Airport has prepared different kinds of transportations that suit your level of budget. Boasting itself as Italy’s fourth busiest airport, the airport is well-equipped with all the necessary facilities needed by the visitors such as restaurants, cafés, beverage outlets and some stores to do last minute shopping. The airport is named after a historical figure who was a merchant that travelled along the Silk Road – Marco Polo.

Climate pattern in Cebu and Venice

Venice has a humid subtropical climate which means it has a cold winter and hot yet humid summer. The precipitation spreads evenly throughout the year, where it may mean there are some rainy days in every month. The temperature in Venice is temperate, even the hottest month – July – only touches 27.5 degree Celsius the highest. Its coldest month also is not extremely cold with being 3.3 degree Celsius in January. Knowing the average temperature and your resistance to coldness and heat, do plan your clothing accordingly.

Highlights attractions in Venice

• St. Mark’s Basilica – St. Mark’s Basilica is Venice’s well-known church that is decorated by Byzantine art treasures that were coming from the booty after the fall of Constantinople Empire. The mosaic artistry inside is magnificent with 4, 249 square meters gold mosaic that covered the walls and the dome. Not only gold, St. Mark’s Basilica is embedded with more than 2, 000 gems and stones. Every corner of the church is truly a grand sight to behold.
• Canale Grande (Grand Canal) – Venice is the boulevard that connects Piazza San Marco and Rialto Bridge. The architecture of the buildings has some of Venetian Gothic and Early Renaissance influences which look incredibly stunning. All of the palaces here are still remarkably well-preserved and taking a trip through the canal by Vaporetto is the best way to capture the Grand Canal’s overview.
• Palazzo Ducale ( Doge’s Palace) and Bridge of Sighs – The iconic bridge gives you a perfect example of Venetian Gothic architecture when you are witnessing the bridge and the palace attached to it. If you go inside the castle, you will discover gold-vaulted Scala d’Oro that was said the palace most beautiful chamber. Come and visit the palace and take a beautiful picture when you cruise off under the bridge!