Learn about the art and history of this stunning area!
You will cruise along the original course of the old Venetian Burchielli of the 18th century, passing in front of the gorgeous and suggestive Villa Giovanelli at Noventa Padovana, passing through Noventa Padovana and Stra Locks with the descent of the water level. Later you will arrive in Stra and stop for the guided tour of the monumental Park of Villa Pisani, one of the most beautiful in Italy with its impressive swimming pool, the grandiose stables and the elegant eighteenth-century Coffee House.
The cruise will continue towards Mira, amongst villas, villages and swing bridges and presentation during the cruise of the various Villas seen from the river, crossing of Mira Lock and descent of the water level. You will also stop at Villa Widmann or Villa Barchessa Valmarana for the internal guided tour. Embarkation and cruise towards Oriago.
Then you will reach Oriago for lunch at the famous restaurant Il Burchiello (optional discounted lunch or free time). The cruise will continue towards Malcontenta, amongst villas, villages and swing bridges and presentation during the cruise of the various Villas seen from the river. You will visit Villa Foscari called La Malcontenta for the internal guided tour. Then you will pass through Moranzani Lock with water level descent.
Full-day river cruise from the city centre of Padua to Venice San Marco
Lunch
