The Culture Bank

Venice is recognised as being one of the most romantic cities in the world. With its captivating labyrinth of canals and amazing sights, it is difficult to argue with this description.

Many people who take flights to Venice feel as though they have been transported to a land they where can live out their fantasies, where everything is wonderful and filled with romance. Venice has hundreds of scenic spots to see and discover. Here are some of the majestic sights for your eyes to feast on while in the city.

The Basilica di San Marco is a major tourist attraction in Venice. One of the oldest churches in the city, this basilica contains a high altar that is rumoured to hold some of the remains of St. Mark. This church is an incredible structure, with intricate designs and carvings, all covered in gold. It also features Venice’s symbol, the golden winged lion.

The Piazza San Marco has been a rendezvous for Venetians and tourists since it was first constructed. The square is dominated by the Basilica, a clock tower, impressive buildings, fancy restaurants and shops. This is the perfect place to relax with a coffee and watch the world go by.

The Doge’s Palace dates back to the Renaissance period when it was used as a residence of the rulers of Venice. This really is a sight to behold, with its pink and white marble and beautiful arches. Today, it contains, a collection of the world’s greatest artworks by Bellini and many other famous artists. 

This unique city is a truly amazing place to see and wander around on foot. However, before boarding their flights from Venice, all tourists should take a gondola ride along the canals of Venice. This is the only way to truly experience the romance that this famous city invokes.

Looking for airlines that have flights to and from Cairo? Flights to Cairo are connected to Ancient Egypt because of the proximity they have to the nearby pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. This city is the largest in the Arab World and is Egypt’s capital. Cairo has been a centre of cultural and political life in the region. It has a population of 6.8 million people scattered around 214 square kilometres. Here are two popular flights to Cairo that you can try:

1) Air France

This French airline that has flights to Cairo is based in Tremblay-en-France, France (near Paris). This airline has the distinction of being one of the largest airline companies in the world. A founding member of the Skyteam global airline alliance, Air France is a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group. The company serves around 20 destinations around France and carries cargo and passengers around 83 countries and 150 destinations including Cairo.

2) Singapore Airlines

This is Singapore’s state-owned national airline. It operates one hub in the Singapore Changi Airport and has a great presence in the Kangaroo Route, South Asia, East Asia and Southeast Asia markets. Trans-Pacific flights are also offered by the company, including non-stop flights to and from New Jersey, Los Angeles, Singapore, Newark, and Cairo. Singapore Airlines has a ranking of 33 in the 2009 Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies. It was given that honour because it has built a powerful brand name through excellence in service, safety and innovation. You can book flights to Cairo in the Airline House near Changi Airport, the Singapore Airlines’ headquarters.

The main point of arrival for flights to Tel Aviv is Ben-Gurion International Airport, which is located nine miles southeast of the city.

The main airlines operating flights from this airport to destinations around the world are Adria Airways, Aegean Cronus Airlines, Aero Flight, Aeroflot, Don Avia, Aerosvit, Air Malta, Air Adriatic, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Europe Express, Air France, Air Kazakhstan, Air Madrid, Air Mediterranee, Air Sinai, Air Slovakia, Airborn Express, Airitaly, Airzena Georgian Airlines, Alitalia, American Airlines, Arkia, Armavia, Astraeus, Atlas International Airways, Aurela Air, Austrian Airlines, Axis Airways, Azerbaijan, Continental, Eurofly and Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise.

Ben-Gurion International Airport is also a main hub for El Al, Israir Airlines, Arkia Israel Airlines and Sun d’Or International Airlines.

For anyone considering visiting the city, some of the best-known tourist sites include the city of Jaffa, the Yitzhak Rabin Memorial, Bauhaus, the port of Tel Aviv and the Memorial Garden to the Fallen.

Jaffa is an old city, located on the outskirts of Tel Aviv, which has beautiful stone buildings, narrow alleyways, a fishermen’s port, restaurants and many other traditional shops. It is also well known for shops selling traditional aromas and fragrances.

The Yitzhak Rabin Memorial was created by the sculptress, Yael Ben-Artzi, in memory of the country’s late prime minister. This memorial is made up of 16 basalt rocks taken from the Golan Heights, with an iron chain holding them together them.

Like most ports, Tel Aviv’s functions as a special place for cultural, shopping and other activities, while maintaining the authenticity of the location and preserving its history.

The Memorial Garden to the Fallen, is dedicated to the residents of the city who have died in Israel’s many wars.