La Dolce Vita Standard Cruise

Padua to Fusina

(Or in Reverse Direction)

River/Canal Cruising | 6 Nights | Fine Art

Venice, the Islands of the Lagoon, the Brenta River, Padua

Top▲Highlights

Our cruise along the Brenta river and around the Venetian lagoon is as unique as Venice herself. Venice holds a romantic charm which has remained largely unaltered for centuries, boasting splendid architecture, elaborate palaces and a sense of culture and mystique unparalleled in hotel barge cruising terms. The Venetians have a very special way of life, transporting everything and everybody, everywhere by water with a variety of adapted watercraft. This extraordinarily special voyage allows time for fascinating excursions, perhaps sampling Venetian Opera, Theatre and of course shopping for fine Italian clothes, local crystal and brassware.

The above is our standard itinerary. It is subject to changes due to weather conditions, navigation regulations, etc. On alternate weeks, cruise will be in reverse with minor changes

Top▲Itinerary

NOTE: All itineraries on the website are constantly being updated. This itinerary may not be the most current, so please check with one of the Specialty Cruise Advisors on the left to ensure that this is the most current one.

Top▲Dates & Prices

Seasonality

April to October

Single Supplement 2008:
$1,250 (Value Season) $1,450 (Regular Season)

Single Supplement 2009:
$1,350 (Value Season) $1,550 (Regular Season)

This example may be available on other dates or with different itineraries. We will gladly research other options for you! Special savings may be available for groups of 6 or more. Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, for standard and/or inside stateroom unless stated otherwise, are capacity controlled and are subject to availability. Fare is shown in US dollars unless otherwise stated. Government Fees and Taxes are additional. Refer to appropriate supplier brochure for terms and conditions. Pricing for Singles, 3rd, 4th or 5th guests if available, will be provided upon request and is subject to stateroom category availability. Unless specified, airfare is not included. Full details of airfare offers will be provided upon request and may vary by departure location. Prices vary by date of travel, were available when written, but are subject to restrictions and availability when booked, and may be withdrawn at any time. Offer not combinable with other promotions or discount offers. FST #ST37451 / CST #2092247-50 / WST #602-708-936

Top▲What's Included

Accommodation with private bath or shower, all meals, selected regional wines and alcoholic beverages consumed aboard, all sightseeing tours and admittance fees as stipulated, use of the Vessels’ bicycles and other facilities, and round-trip transfers from the specified meeting point.

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  Day 2 - Take a Tour of Padova, Visit the Botanical Garden and walk in the City Centre (Padua)

  In Padova we take a walking or bicycle tour passing by Saint Anthony’s Cathedral and the Prato della Valle. We visit the Botanical Garden, the oldest in the world. A walk in the city centre completes the visit of Padova with a quick look at the Old University, the historical Caffé Pedroccchi and the marketplace.

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  Day 3 - Visit Villa Pisani, an 18th century masterpiece of Venetian architecture with frescos from Tiepolo and a marvellous garden (Stra)

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  Day 4 - Enjoy a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark in Venice (Venice)

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  Day 5 - Visit a glass-blowing workshop in Murano (Murano and Burano Islands)

  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.

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  Day 6 - Visit the monastery on San Francesco del Deserto island (San Francesco del Deserto Island)

Top▲What's NOT Included

Air transportation, airport taxes, visas, health or accident insurance, trip cancellation insurance, superior Chateaux vintage wines, optional activities such as hot air balloon flights or items of a personal nature such as laundry, communication charges or purchases.

Top▲Optional Add-ons

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  Shore Excursion or Activity: Venice Shore Excursions

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  Price: To Be Determined

  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.

Top▲Vessel Information

La Dolce Vita

Barge (European) | 6 Passengers | Operated by GoBarging,

La Dolce Vita is a charming 6 passenger vessel with a crew of three, and she is the only hotel barge cruising our unique route. The lagoon surrounding Venice, the Venice Lido beach, Hemingway's influence, the fabulous Villas on the River Brenta all compliment the attractions of Venice itself where one could spend at least 6 months enjoying the amazing Renaissance architecture before venturing inside some of the buildings to discover the works of Canaletto, Tintoretto, and many other Italian masters. Weeks of research into our itinerary promise a fantastic cruise aboard Italy's first hotel barge.

La Dolce Vita has three comfortable cabins, one twin, one twin/double and one double. All are en-suite, the vessel is air-conditioned and there is a good sized sundeck for outside dining or just watching all that fantastic italian architecture floating past.

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