 |
Hotel
Barge La Dolce Vita
Cruise the Venice lagoon and the River
Brenta
Seven Days / Six Nights
 Our
cruise around the Venetian lagoon and along
the Brenta river is as unique as Venice
herself. Our itinerary combines four very
different landscapes: from that of the picturesque
islands of the northern lagoon to the charm
of romantic Venice, from the beaches of
Lido and Pellestrina to the splendid architecture
of the countryside villas along the Brenta.
This fairytale adventure allows time to
explore the history and legend of the Baroque,
the Renaissance, the Middle Ages and before.
The islands of the northern Venetian Lagoon,
Murano, Burano and Torcello exude charm
and intrique. Delicious seafood, local culinary
specialiaties, fine wines and attentive
service complete the picture. The 6 passenger
La Dolce Viat is the only hotel barge cruising
this exceptional region.
La Dolce Vita has three comfortable cabins,
two with doubles and one a twin. All are
en-suite, the vessel is airconditioned and
there is a good sized sundeck for outside
dining or just watching all that fantastic
italian architecture floating past. The
additional opportunity afforded by hotel
barge travel becomes obvious as we create
our own schedule oblivious to the hustle
and bustle of other visitors to Venice.
Culinary
Notes |
 |
Regional
Dishes
Fegato alla Veneziana,
Baccala Mantecato,
La Polenta,
Sarde in Saor,
Risotto al Prezzemolo,
Regional Wines
Barolo,
Chianti,
Castel del Monte,
Soave
Regional Cheeses
Gorgonzola,
Mozzarella de Bufala,
Pecorino,
Taleggio,
Provolone
|
| Boat
Features |
|
65 Feet long |
|
6 Passengers |
|
3 Crew |
|
1 Twin/Double Stateroom |
|
1 Twin Stateroom |
|
1 Double Suite |
|
Air-conditioned |
|
centrally heated |
|
6 touring bikes |
|
|
Check
availability of this cruise
| |
DAY 1
|
Sunday
PADUA & THE PIOVEGO CANAL
Guests are met at 5 PM at a designated
hotel in Dolo. We then transfer you
by car to Padua , where the crew is
eager to welcome you aboard a glass
of Prosecco. We have dinner in Padua
along the Piovego canal facing directly
the well preserved, ancient city walls.
Dinner on board. |
DAY 2
|
Monday
PADUA-NOVENTA
In Padua we take a walking or bicycle
tour passing by Saint Anthony's Cathedral
and the Prato della Valle. We also visit
the Botanical Garden, the oldest in
the world. A walk in the city centre
completes the visit of Padua with a
look at the Old University, the historical
Caffé Pedroccchi and the marketplace.
Our late afternoon cruise brings us
to Noventa along river Brenta, where
we moor for dinner aboard. |
| DAY 3 |
Tuesday
NOVENTA - STRA - DOLO
Further descent of river Brenta to Stra,
where we visit Villa Pisani, an 18th
century masterpiece of Venetian architecture
with frescos from Tiepolo and a marvellous
garden. In the afternoon we cruise to
Dolo, where we moor for the night. For
those who like cycling, it is possible
to follow the barge on a bicycle. Before
our superb fish dinner at a local restaurant,
we take you for a glass of wine at the
old water mill of Dolo, a picturesque
1500's building on the canal. |
| DAY 4 |
Wednesday
DOLO - MALCONTENTA - VENICE
- MURANO
This morning we cruise down river Brenta
into the lagoon, passing by Villa Foscari
in Malcontenta, a masterpiece of the
Renaissance architect Palladio. In the
afternoon we take you on a guided tour
of the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark
in Venice. In the early evening we cruise
all around Venice to Murano, where La
Dolce Vita is moored for the night.
Dinner on board |
| DAY 5 |
Thursday
MURANO - TORCELLO - BURANO
We visit a glass-blowing workshop in
Murano. Should you be interested in
learning more about the history of glass
blowing, we can offer the visit to the
Glass Museum later in the morning. Our
cruise then takes us to Torcello, the
first island of the lagoon to be colonised
2000 years ago, with its Cathedral of
Santa Maria Assunta, a beautiful example
of the Veneto-Byzantine style. Later
we move to Burano, a picturesque fishermen's
island in the northern lagoon. You'll
discover the island's colourful streets
and lace making workshops. Dinner aboard. |
| DAY 6 |
Friday
BURANO - SAN FRANCESCO - VENICE
- SAN GIORGIO
We start our cruise passing by San Francesco
del Deserto island, where we can moor
and visit the monastery. We then proceed
to San Giorgio to have lunch on this
island facing the Doge's Palace of Venice.
In the afternoon you have free time
in Venice, where you can shop or visit
the Clock Tour or the Correr Museum
of Venetian Art and History. If you
feel like we suggest walking to Rialto
Bridge to see the Grand Canal. For the
evening and night we stay moored in
San Giorgio for the captain's farewell
dinner. |
| DAY 7 |
Saturday
SAN GIORGIO - FUSINA
After breakfast we cruise from San Giorgio
to Fusina, where we arrive at 11am.
You are then transferred to Villa Goetzen
Hotel in Dolo or to Marco Polo airport. |
| NOTE: |
This is a sample itinerary and
is subject to change.
On
alternate weeks, cruise will be reverse
direction.
|
Check
availability of this cruise
|
Cruise Highlights |
|
|
Historical tour of
Venice |
|
|
Visit to St Mark's
Byzantine Cathedral and the Doge's
Palace |
|
|
Murano and the glass-blowing
workshop |
|
Visit to Padua's Botanical Gardens |
|
18th century Villa Pisani with Tiepolo
frescoes |
|
|
River Brenta mansions |
Meeting
Point |
|
Sunday 5.00
pm
Guests met
at a designated
hotel in Dolo
|
|
|
|
