VENICE & THE LAGOON

A unique chance to embark on a privileged journey through one of the greatest historical and cultural regions of Italy.
Staying in private castles and villas and using old and traditional methods of transport restored to the highest quality, this exceptional itinerary combines the beauty of the Veneto countryside, with the elegance of its private homes and villas where you will be received.

Travelling with specially adapted traditional boats, we experience the very best gastronomy and historical insight into the area, reflecting its very historical and cultural essence.

We finish by cruising the magical expanses and islands of the Venetian lagoon, the perfect end to a comprehensive tour which offers a peerless insight to the cultural phenomenon that was the Venetian Villa.

VENICE & THE LAGOON

Day One - VENICE

On your arrival, you will be transferred to the Palazzo Contarini, a beautiful private fourtenth century palace in Venice where you will spend the next three nights. The palace has been built from the Contarini family (the family give the the republic 8 "Doge"), at the end of the 14 th.

The palace has been restored 4 years ago to offer a complete relax to the guests with it's genuine antiques, fine canopies, tapestries, carpets, glasses to promote a timeless elegance, blending effortlessy with every confort..

In the palace you got 12 appartments top level with private bathroom. It is around 5/10 minutes walking from S. Marco Square.
There will be time to relax after your journey before dining on board of Eolo, the only still in navigation "Bragozzo" recently restored to cruise the Venetian Lagoon.

VENICE & THE LAGOON

Day Two - LAGOON

This morning we board EOLO for a cruise towards the beautiful island of Sant. Erasmo, one of the lagoon's biggest producer of fruit and vegetables. During the cruise we will stop for the lunch to the remote Valle Perini, the only fishing ground to have adhered to the traditional method of fishing.

As we return towards Venice for sunset, there will be timefor an aperitivo before dinner on board of Eolo. We end our tour by sailing into the heart of Venice where we will stay on the island of San Giorgio, opposite the Ducal Palace and St. Marks square, offering one of the most celebrated views of Venice.
Night in palazzo Contarini.

VENICE & THE LAGOON

Day three - RIVIERA DEL BRENTA

This morning we cruise on the Brenta Canal, the renowned water-way which linked the Venetian aristocrat to his Venetian Villa.
We visit the stunning eighteenth century Villa Pisani at Strà.
Afterwards we will visit the Molini di Dolo, the antique mill which is situated at Dolo, a lovely town situated on the Brenta which probably dates from the 13th century. For lunch we stop at the Villa Nani Mocenigo.

As we approach the Venetian lagoon we come to one of Palladio's most celebrated villas, and one of the most famous Venetian Villas, the Villa Malcontenta. Here we stop for a private visit to see the famous frescoes which cover every inch of the Villa.
Dinner on Board of Eolo.
Night in Venice in private palace “Palazzo Contarini".

VENICE & THE LAGOON

Day Fourth - VENICE: Day on desposal
Day Fifth - VENICE: Day on desposal

Your tour cost includes:
accomodation as detailed, breafast, lunches, dinners daily; private visit as per itinerary, local guides; all entrance fees; gratuites in restaurant; the service of your tour leader.

Your cost NOT includes:
Flights; travel insurance; items of personal expenditure (e. g. telphone calls, laundry etc.); discretionary gratuities to boatmen and guides; Government levies or taxes introduced after publication of this programme (10/01/2002).
(Please note that, due to circumstances beyond our control, the itinerary shown may be suject to alteration. Should this occur, you will be notified of any such changes as soon as possible).