Public Cruises Along the Brenta Canal, Among the Venetian Villas, from Padua to Venice and Viceversa

Public cruises along the Brenta Canal, among the Venetian Villas, from Padua to Venice and viceversa

Scheduled programs from March 19th to October 30th 2011

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Special Tour A/1

Full day cruise - Historical Navigation Malcontenta  Padua S M T W T F S

• 9.00 a.m. - meeting point with the guide in Malcontenta, in front of the gate of Villa Foscari "La Malcontenta"; visit to the Villa. • cruising continues amongst villas, villages and swing bridges with illustration of the various Villas seen from the river; • 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 in Dolo or Mira at the restaurant for booked lunch or free time; • embarkation and cruise; arrival in Strà and stop for visit to the Villa Pisani; • 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.

Note: If not available, choose the Tour A/4

Special Tour A/2

Half day cruise - Navigation Malcontenta  Dolo S M T W T F S

Special Tour A/3

Half day cruise - Navigation Dolo  Padua S M T W T F S

• Embarking at Dolo around 2.30 p.m. at the landing stage close to the Ancient Mills and cruise; • arrival in Strà and stop for visit to the Villa Pisani; • 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.

Tour A/4

Full day cruise - Navigation Venice  Strà S M T W T F S

• 8.50 am. embarking in Venice, Riva degli Schiavoni, pontile della Pietà , in front of the Church of Pietà, and start sailing towards the Brenta Riviera; description of the various Villas seen from the river; • crossing of the Moranzani Lock and ascent to the new water level • stop to visit Villa La Malcontenta; • stop at Oriago for optional lunch • stop to visit Villa Widmann or Barchessa Valmarana at Mira; • embarkation and navigation; crossing of the Mira and Dolo locks; • arrival in Strà and stop to visit Villa Pisani; • bus transfer to Padua's Bus Station (Viale della Pace, next to the railway station), arrival expected at approx. 6.30 pm. and back by bus.

Tour A/5

Half day cruise - Navigation Venice  Oriago S M T W T F S

• 8.50 am. embarking in Venice, Riva degli Schiavoni, pontile della Pietà , in front of the Church of Pietà, and start sailing towards the Brenta Riviera; • description of the various Villas seen from the river; • crossing of the Moranzani Lock and ascent to the new water level • stop to visit Villa La Malcontenta; cruising continues amongst villas, villages and swing bridges • stop at Oriago, restaurant Il Burchiello, and end of service approximately 0.30 p.m.

Tour A/6

Half day cruise - Navigation Oriago  Strà S M T W T F S

• 1.30 p.m. boarding at Oriago, restaurant Il Burchiello; • stop to visit Villa Widmann or Barchessa Valmarana at Mira; embarkation and navigation; • description of the various Villas seen from the river; • cruising continues amongst villas, villages and swing bridges • crossing of the Mira and Dolo locks; arrival in Strà and stop to visit Villa Pisani; • bus transfer to Padua's Bus Station (Viale della Pace, next to the railway station), arrival expected at approx. 6,30 p.m.

Special Tour B/1

Full day cruise - Historical Navigation Padua  Venice S M T W T F S

• 08.30 am. embarkation in Padua from the landing stage of the historical 1500's stairways of Portello, ancient river port of Padua; start cruising towards Venice along the course of the old Venetian burchielli of the 18th century; • cruise and illustration of the superb Villa Giovanelli at Noventa Padovana; • passing through the Noventa Padovana Lock and descent to the new water level; • passing through the Strà Lock and descent to the new water level; • arrival in Strà and stop for visit to the Villa Pisani; • embarkation and cruise to Dolo; • break in Dolo or Mira at the restaurant for the booked lunch or free time • embarkation and passing through the Dolo Lock and descent to the new water level; • cruising continues amongst villas, villages and swing bridges • illustration during navigation of the various Villas seen from the river; • passing through the Mira Lock and descent to the new water level; • stop for visit to the Villa Widmann; • embarkation and cruise to Malcontenta and stop for visit to the Villa Foscari La Malcontenta; • embarkation and cruise passing through the Moranzani Lock and arrival in Fusina; • boarding on a fast boat and cruise to Venice, Zattere landing stage on the Giudecca Canal; arrival around 7.30 pm.

Tour B/2

Full day cruise - Navigation Strà  Venice S M T W T F S

• 08.00 am. meeting point in Padua's Bus Station (Viale della Pace, next to the railway station) - Lane 12 for bus transfer to Strà-Villa Pisani; • arrival in Strà and stop to visit Villa Pisani; • after the visit embarkation and description of during navigation of the various Villas seen from the river; • crossing of the Dolo lock; • sailing continues amongst villas, villages and swing bridges up to Mira; • crossing of the Mira lock • stop to visit Villa Widmann or Barchessa Valmarana; • embarkation and navigation; • stop at the restaurant for the booked lunch or free time; • stop to visit Villa Foscari, also called La Malcontenta; • crossing of the lock of Moranzani; • navigation up to Venice with arrival in St. Mark’s Square at around 6,30 pm. and back by bus.

Special Tour B/3

Half day cruise - Navigation Padua  Dolo S M T W T F S

• 08.30 am. embarkation in Padua from the landing stage of the historical 1500's stairways of Portello, ancient river port of Padua; • start cruising towards Venice along the course of the old Venetian burchielli of the 18th century; • cruise and illustration of the superb Villa Giovanelli at Noventa Padovana; • passing through the Noventa Padovana Lock and descent to the new water level; • passing through the Strà Lock and descent to the new water level; • arrival in Strà and stop for visit to the Villa Pisani; • embarkation and cruise to Dolo; • services ending at Dolo around 1.00 p.m.

Tour B/5

Half day cruise - Navigation Oriago  Venice S M T W T F S

• 2.00 p.m. boarding at Oriago, restaurant Il Burchiello; • sailing continues amongst villas, villages and swing bridges • description of during navigation of the various Villas seen from the river • stop to visit Villa Foscari, also called La Malcontenta; • crossing of the lock of Moranzani; • navigation up to Venice with arrival in St. Mark’s Square at around 6,30 pm.

Tour B/6

Half day cruise - Navigation Strà  Oriago S M T W T F S

• 08.00 am. meeting point in Padua's Bus Station (Viale della Pace, next to the railway station) - Lane 12 for bus transfer to Strà-Villa Pisani; • arrival in Strà and stop to visit Villa Pisani; • after the visit embarkation and description of during navigation of the various Villas seen from the river; • crossing of the Dolo lock; sailing continues amongst villas, villages and swing bridges up to Mira; • crossing of the Mira lock • stop to visit Villa Widmann or Barchessa Valmarana; • embarkation and navigation; • stop at restaurant "Il Burchiello" in Oriago and end of services approximately 1.00 p.m.

Special Tour C/1

Half day cruise - Navigation Dolo  Fusina  Venice S M T W T F S

• 2.00 p.m. embarkation in Dolo on the landing stage close to the Ancient Mills and cruise to Venice; passing through the Dolo Lock and descent to the new water level; • cruising continues amongst villas, villages and swing bridges and illustration during navigation of the various Villas seen from the river; • passing through the Mira Lock and descent to the new water level; stop for visit to the Villa Widmann; embarkation and cruise to Malcontenta and stop for visit to the Villa Foscari La Malcontenta; • embarkation and cruise passing through the Moranzani Lock and arrival in Fusina; boarding on a fast boat and cruise to Venice, Zattere landing stage on the Giudecca Canal; arrival around 7.30 p.m.

Tour N Water and Lights, charming night cruise along the inner canals of Padua

An exceptional, fascinating and romantic night boat trip along the inner canals of the city of Padua. 9,00 p.m.: embarkation at the Porte Contarine Lock, in the historical centre of Padua, and cruise along a charming itinerary along the river between inner canals, flanking the ancient Venetian walls dating back to the Renaissance. The itinerary passes under the bridge of Corso del Popolo flanking the Gardens of the Roman Arena. Cruising continues passing by the former abattoir, dating back to the 19th century by Giuseppe Jappelli, cruising by the 16th century walls, passing by the university citadel up to Portello, the most important river port during the Venetian domination with its beautiful stairway dating back to the 1500' that was depicted in a painting by Canaletto and its magnificent gates in Istria stone. Once again flanking the walls the tour reaches the ancient Bulwark of Castelnuovo. The boat's powerful floodlights will light up the monuments that are visible from the river. Viewing the walls, the bastions and the luxuriant vegetation, the boat reaches the old Graissi Bridge where it turns around to go back, along the same way, to Porte Contarine Lock; end of the tour around 10.30 p.m.

Tariffs from the 19th March to the 30th October 2011 Seat Reservation Is Necessary

From Tuesday to Sunday The price of this cruise includes the navigation, the guide and the entrance fees to the Villas.

- Tour A/1 and B/1, full day cruise, per adult person € 89,00 - Tour A/4 and B/2, full day cruise, per adult person € 84,00

- Tour A/4 e B/2, full day cruise, per person over 65 on Saturday / Sunday e festivities € 71,00 - Tour A/4 e B/2, full day cruise, per person over 65 on weekdays and July/August € 56,00

- Tour A/4 and B/2, full day cruise, July and August, per adult person € 71,00

- Tour A/1, A/4, B/1, B/2, full day cruise, per children aged 6 to 11 € 40,00 - Tour A/1, A/4, B/1, B/2, full day cruise, per youth aged 12 to 17 € 56,00

- Tour A/3, A/6, B/3, B/6, half day cruise, per adult person € 51,00 - Tour A/6, B/6, half day cruise, per person over 65 and youth aged 6 to 17 € 40,00 - Tour A/3, B/3, half day cruise, per youth aged 6 to 17 € 40,00

- Tour A/5, B/5, half da cruise, per adult person € 47,00 - Tour A/5, B/5, half day cruise, per person over 65 and youth aged 6 to 17 € 39,00 - Tour A/2, C/1, half day cruise, per adult person € 49,00 - Tour A/2, C/1, half day cruise, per youth aged 6 to 17 € 41,00

- Tour N, Water and Lights Night Cruise in Padua, per person € 20,00

- Infant from 0 until 5 years Gratuito - Optional fish lunch, per person € 30,00

The fish lunch includes: 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, 1/4l wine and ½ l mineral water.

The price includes: entrance fees to the Villa Foscari in Malcontenta, Barchessa Valmarana or Villa Widmann in Mira and to the Villa Pisani; cruise and daily guide service.

The transfer back from Venice to Padua or vice-versa at the end of the cruise is always included in the program A/4 and B/2.

For the other programs the people who prefer to come back, considering that there are very good railway, coach and motorway links along the Brenta Riviera, it is advisable to use the connections departing approximately every 30 mins. with a duration of about 45 mins. The cost is very convenient: from € 2.40 to € 3.50. Our guides are at your disposal for any information you may require.

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Reservations and Payment

Please read the Terms and Conditions before submitting your application. You can book our trips and services directly on line; you can check the availability and book directly the cruise. The payment can be made by credit card Visa or Mastercard and you will receive immediately via email the voucher of services booked.

Terms and Conditions

1. The trip-contracts are regulated by the law n. 1084 of 27th/12/1977 (CCV) and by the legislative decree 111/1995. The responsibility of the company can never exceed the limits, provided for by the mentioned law. The acceptance of the booking depends on the availability of seats and it is concluded with the confirmation and the balance payment. 2. The society has the power to modify or cancel the trip in circumstances beyond somebody' s control. The society can cancel the contract if the number of travellers (35 people) has not been reached. The seats are not numbered. It is not a public transportation service, but a trip-package, regulated by the regional law 33 of 04.11.2002. As a consequence the reservation is compulsory. 3. The non-departure of the boats due to a technical cause or to circumstances, that don't depend on the will of the society, gives right to repayment of the money, paid by the traveller. The society is not responsible for the unexpected closing of the villas and for the delays or interruptions, due to problems with the opening-manoeuvring of the locks or of the bridges, that depend on the public administration or on unexpected orders of closing. 4. Animals are not allowed on board. Only hand luggage are allowed. It is not allowed to take pictures inside the villas. The society is not responsible for the personal belongings, left on board, during the stops. 5. When the trip is confirmed, the booking has to be balanced. 6. In case of renunciation there are the following penalties: - 50% of the trip fee, if the renunciation happens 5 days prior the date of departure; - the complete trip fee after that date or in case of no show. 7. This translation of the regulations is approximate. In case of dispute the regulations in Italian language are the valid ones. For any dispute the Padua law court has jurisdiction.

Technical Organization:

Antoniana Servizi srl di Padova via Porciglia 34 Tel +39 049 8760233 Fax +39 049 8763410 www.antoniana.it - [email protected] Insurance Policy La Fondiaria n. 620.0497722.09 Authorization Padua Province 1550 of reg. del 11.06.2002. Program communicated to Padua Province the 18.12.2006 and drawn up in accordance with the Law 33/04.11.02

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