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River cruising in the heart of Venice and its lagoon: an open-air museum

Looking for a holiday with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits?

By Alexis DEBUC expert of your cruises
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Main features
Boat type: river boat
Number of cabins: 78
Maximum capacity: 154 travelers
Crew members: 25

Cabins

Main Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with windows. Premium location cabins.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Main Deck - Double Cabin - Cat B
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat B
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows . Cabins with "intermediate" location.
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NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Venice
Boarding at 6pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board and free evening in... more+ Venice. 
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Venice Mazzorbo Burano Murano Venice
Morning optional excursions:
- Authentic: guided tour of San Marco Basilica. With its... more+ oriental-style domes, flamboyantly crowned tympanums, polychrome marble and mosaics, the Basilica of San Marco is a jewel of unprecedented delicacy and richness when the midday sun reveals every detail. You'll discover sumptuous decorations, with mosaics on a gold background depicting events from the entire history of Christianity.
- Experience: the Dorsoduro district. Depart on foot for one of Venice's most pleasant districts. It's the only part of the city that was built on dry land rather than marshland. Our walk will take you along the Zattere quay to the Santo Spirito church and the customs house. You'll see the church of Santa Maria della Salute (exterior), a masterpiece of Venetian Baroque. The Academy Bridge with its galleries. You'll stop in the heart of Dorsoduro, a chic district where numerous palaces overlook the Grand Canal. Return to the boat on foot.
A short sail across the Venetian lagoon takes you to Mazzorbo. In the early afternoon, explore the island of Burano, world-famous for its lace and the colorful little houses that line the canals of this fishing village.
Optional authentic excursion/experience: discover the island of Murano. Departure by private boat to the island of Murano, famous for its glass production. Visit a workshop to see a glass-blowing demonstration.
Sail back to Venice. 
Optional services: Guided tour of San Marco Basilica, Venice and the Dorsoduro district, more+
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Venice
Optional authentic excursion/experience: gourmet walk in Venice and its hidden neighborhoods. Taste... more+ the flavors of Venice on this guided walking tour. Your first stop, at one of the most famous "pasticcerias", will allow you to enjoy a delicious cappuccino accompanied by an assortment of typical Venetian cookies. Stroll through the San Polo district, the oldest part of the city, where the famous Rialto(2) market has been held for almost a thousand years. You'll be immersed in the characteristic atmosphere of this market, where fresh fruit and vegetables take pride of place. A meeting place for the inhabitants of the lagoon city who come here to do their shopping, you'll discover a relaxed atmosphere and an ideal place to discover Venice's culture and culinary traditions. The liveliest part of the market is undoubtedly the fish market. The stalls are often colorful and attractive, with fish and seafood arranged in such a way as to arouse the interest of shoppers. Afterwards, you'll head to a typical "osteria" and discover Venetian gastronomy as you sample the little tapas known as "cicchetti", a culinary specialty originating in Italy and very popular in Venice.
Return on board.
Afternoon and evening at leisure. 
Optional services: Gourmet stroll in Venice and its hidden quarters, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Venice Chioggia Padua Venice
Morning sail to Chioggia. You'll cross the Venetian lagoon, a vast enclosed basin stretching 48 km.... more+ Since the dawn of time, visitors have been captivated by its bewitching and enchanting panoramas. To the south, a spit of land known as the Lido protects the lagoon from the Adriatic Sea. Late morning arrival in Chioggia, gateway to the Adriatic Sea.
In the afternoon, optional authentic excursion/experience: visit Padua, city of Saint Anthony. The city extends around the medieval heart, dotted with charming squares and palaces. The Basilica of St. Anthony, adorned with Byzantine domes, houses the tomb of the city's patron saint. Gala evening. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Padua, more+
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Venice
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
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included

The price includes
Mineral water available
Unlimited tea and coffee on board
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Baggage allowance
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Routing
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Personal expenses
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Additional information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
The guides speak French and English
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional excursions are subject to availability and must be booked in advance before departure
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Guided tour of San Marco Basilica
Not included
Venice and the Dorsoduro district
You'll leave on foot from The Zattere or San Basilio Pier. The Dorsoduro District houses some of the most picturesque canals and palazzi and some of the city's great art showcases without the tourist traps that you might expect. The area includes the highest... more+ land areas of the city. Our walk will take you along The Zattere to the Spirito Santo and the customs house. The view is absolutely spectacular from this point in Venice, because you can scan the entire Saint Mark's Basin, San Giorgio Maggiore, and the Grand Canal. We'll continue on to admire the exterior of the Santa Maria della Salute church, built during a plague epidemic in the 17th century. The church's dome was an important addition to the Venice skyline and soon became emblematic of the city, inspiring many artists. Our next stop will be Campo Santa Margherita, a large city square in the sestiere of Dorsoduro. You'll be delighted by this heart-warming quarter which has remained humble yet sophisticated with the many palaces overlooking the Grand Canal. After our visit, we'll return to the ship.PLEASE NOTEThe order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included 82 € / people
Discover Murano Island
After a short cruise on a local boat, you will reach the island of Murano. Murano, the largest island in the lagoon, has been world-renowned for the art of glassblowing since the 13th century. You will visit a glassblowing workshop and watch a demonstration.... more+ Then, you will have free time to explore the island. Although dominated by the industrial backdrop of glass factories, Murano is home to beautiful churches and some remarkable palaces. NOTES The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included 61 € / people
Gourmet stroll in Venice and its hidden quarters
Venetian cuisine is brimming with variety and delicacies. It incorporates the diverse backgrounds of the Venetian population to propose the best the sea and land have to offer in the region. We'll stop off at the Rialto Market in the San Polo District (closed... more+ on Sundays). Take your time browsing the stalls brimming with fruits, vegetables, and seafood before having a seat at a typical osteria on the edge of the Grand Canal to snack on delicious cicchetti, Italian tapas-like morsels and buranelli, butter biscuits in the shape of a ring or "S", flavoured with vanilla, rum or lemon, a speciality of the island of Burano in the Venetian lagoon. These tastings will delight your taste buds.PLEASE NOTEThe order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included 72 € / people
Guided tour of Padua
Padua, probably best known as the city of St. Anthony, is one of Italy's most important cities of art. Giotto (1267-1337, Italian painter, sculptor, and architect) left some of his masterpieces in Padua, enriching the city's artistic landscape. You will start... more+ with a bus tour of the city, then visit the Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua, a huge church adorned with Byzantine domes and minaret towers. It houses the tomb of St. Anthony, a place of pilgrimage for people from all over the world. In the square in front of the church, you can admire Donatello's 15th-century bronze statue, a work of art that greatly influenced Italian Renaissance sculpture. A walking tour of the city center will take you to Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta, where a fresh produce market is held every day. You will then see the Palazzo della Ragione (exterior) and Piazza dei Signori with the Palazzo del Capitano (exterior), which incorporates the Torre dell'Orologio and its astronomical clock dating from 1344. You will have free time to visit this small but charming town at your leisure.NOTESPlease wear comfortable shoes.Comments on the Church of Saint Anthony will be given outside as they are not allowed inside.Proper attire is required in the Church of Saint Anthony.The order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only.The departure and return times for the excursion are adjusted according to the direction of the cruise:FRI: departure from Chioggia / return to VeniceVMA + VMM: departure from Chioggia / return to Porto ViroMAV + MMV: departure from Porto Viro / return to Chioggia 
Not included 68 € / people

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