Duration: One Day
Cruises from Venice to Padua or viceversa
- 8.30 a.m. embarking on a boat in Venice, from the St. Mark - Riva degli Schiavoni or Zattere landing stage (facing the Gesuati Church, on the Giudecca Canal) and cruising to Fusina;
- 9.00 a.m. embarking in Fusina on the panoramic boat; passing through the Moranzani Lock and ascent to the new water level;
- Stop at Malcontenta and visit to the Villa Foscari La Malcontenta (optional visit, with reservation);
- Cruising continues among villas, villages and swing bridges; arrival at Mira Porte and stop for visit to the Villa Widmann;
- Passing through the Mira Lock and ascent to the new water level;
- Illustration of the various Villas seen from the river;
- Passing through the Dolo Lock and ascent to the new water level;
- Break at the restaurant in Dolo or Mira for booked lunch or free time;
- Embarkation and cruise; arrival in Strà and stop for visit to the Villa Pisani (optional visit, with reservation);
- 5.30 p.m. embarkation and navigation; passing through the Strà Lock
- and ascent to the new water level;
- Cruise along the course of the old Venetian burchielli of the 1700’s;
- Passing through the Noventa Padovana Lock and ascent to the new water level;
- Pass by the superb Villa Giovanelli at Noventa Padovana; cruise until reaching Padua and arrival at the historical 1500’s stairways of Portello, ancient river port in the historical centre of Padua, around 7.00 pm.
Rates
| TWN | SGL | TRP | QUAD | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 185.00 | Adult | ||
| - | 120.00 | Under 12yo |
The price of this cruise includes the navigation, the guide and the entrance-fee to 2 Villas: 185.00pp (youth under 12 - 120.00) It is also possible to book a fish lunch of 65.00 pp including: an entrée, a first course which is a taste of two pasta dishes with fish of the day, a main course made up of mixed grilled or baked fish; seasonal vegetables, dessert, 1/4 l wine and 1/2 l mineral water.
The navigation is one way only. Our guests are free to choose time and transport for their return trip.
The main means of transportation are: buses (they run frequently it takes about 45 minutes from Venice to Padua or viceversa)
