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CRUISE ON THE BRENTA RIVIERA FROM PADUA TO VENICE

WHAT WILL YOU DO :

Treat yourself to a romantic mini day cruise along the Brenta Riviera aboard a typical Burchiello® and pass more than 70 Venetian villas! Get off to visit the magnificent Park of Villa Pisani, Villa Widmann and Villa Foscari known as "La Malcontenta" and navigate between small villages and swing bridges

The tour starts at 8.00 am from the sixteenth-century staircase of Porta Portello and ends at 5.30 pm Pontile San Zaccaria A – Venice.

The return to Padua is autonomous,
From the arrival point in Venice (Pontile San Zaccaria) we recommend the vaporetto to Piazzale Roma (for return by SITA bus) or Santa Lucia Station (for return by train)

TRIP DETAILS

In ancient times Padua and Venice were connected by typical river boats called Burchiello®. The wooden boats featured elegant cabins and 3 or 4 balconies, and were moved by the wind or oars, before being pulled by horses from Fusina to Padua.

Recreate this journey with a full-day mini cruise from the heart of Padua to Venice San Marco.

Starting from the historic Scalinata Burchiello® at Portello, you will sail along the original route of the 18th century Venetian Burchiellis, passing the splendid Villa Giovanelli in Noventa Padovana.

Disembarkation in Stra for a guided tour of the monumental Villa Pisani Park, one of the most beautiful in Italy with its imposing swimming pool, the grandiose Stables and the elegant eighteenth-century Coffee House.

Subsequently, you will cross the Dolo Chiusa and continue towards Mira. As soon as you pass the Mira Lock you will stop at Villa Widmann for a guided tour of the eighteenth-century residence. You will continue with navigation where you will stop for lunch in the historic Il Burchiello restaurant.

Then, sail towards Malcontenta, passing villas, villages and swing bridges. Upon arrival in Malcontenta, stop to explore one last villa; the regal Villa Foscari.

Finally, cross the Chiusa Moranzani to cross the lagoon and arrive at San Marco, Riva degli Schiavoni - San Zaccaria A pier, scheduled for 5.30pm.

What's included:

-Navigation
-Guide in 4 languages ​​(Italian, English, French, German)
-Entrance to the Villa Pisani Park
-Entrance to Villa Widmann
-Entrance to Villa Foscari known as "La Malcontenta""

What is not included:
Lunch
Return to Padua by bus or train

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