venerdì 16 luglio 2010

Crociera a Murano Burano e Torcello



PROGRAMMA:

Ore 08.30: ritrovo ed imbarco  presso il pontile di Fusina
(Ve).
Navigazione lungo il canale di Vittorio Emanuele III sino a giungere al canale della
Giudecca ammirando le magnifiche chiese di Venezia, tra le più importanti: la Chiesa del
Redentore, la Chiesa delle Zitelle, la Chiesa di San Giorgio Maggiore e la maestosa Basilica
di Santa Maria della Salute.
Come d’incanto  apparirà lo spettacolare  bacino di San Marco. La navigazione privilegerà la visione della famosa Piazza dove svetta il campanile, il Palazzo Ducale, il Ponte dei Sospiri e tutta
la Riva dei Sette Martiri fino ai giardini di Sant’Elena, famosi per la Biennale.
Costeggeremo l’arsenale, antico cantiere navale che costruiva la flotta veneziana fin dai
tempi delle crociate.
Arrivo a BURANO e visita libera del piccolo villaggio di pescatori estremamente
pittoresco, famoso nel mondo per le mille case colorate e la millenaria tradizione della
lavorazione del merletto.
Partenza per TORCELLO, antica Turricellum (piccola Torre), isola che si estende tra
barene, gheppi e falasche, dove verrà effettuata la sosta per la visita facoltativa della
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (ingresso € 4,00 p.p.) che conserva gli antichi mosaici
di scuola veneto - bizantina del XII e XIII sec. e del Martyrium di Santa Fosca, martire
libica del III secolo.
Ore 13.00:   pranzo a bordo con menù di pesce secondo tradizionali ricette
venete: aperitivo Bellini alla frutta, antipasto Gamberetti ed Alici Marinate, primo
piatto Pasta alla Marinara, secondo piatto Fritti misti di Pesce, contorno Verdure miste
di stagione, bevande Vino e Acqua a volontà, Frutta, Caffè, coperto e servizio.
Dopo pranzo seguirà lo sbarco a MURANO, l’isola famosa per la lavorazione del vetro
soffiato. Si potrà entrare in una fornace ed ammirare questa antica arte gelosamente
custodita dagli abili Maestri Vetrai che ci stupiranno nella realizzazione delle loro opere.
Ore 17.30 ca.: arrivo a Fusina, sbarco dei partecipanti e termine dei servizi.

PREZZI 65 €
Il prezzo comprende: il servizio di navigazione, il pranzo a bordo e l’accompagnatrice.
Il prezzo non comprende: gli ingressi e quanto non espressamente menzionato sul programma.
BAMBINI: da 0 a 5 anni navigazione gratuita; da 6 a 12 anni 40,00 € p.p.
E’ prevista una gratuità ogni 25 persone paganti.
I servizi in loco e gli ingressi alle ville, chiese e musei vanno liquidati dalle comitive direttamente sul
posto.

martedì 15 giugno 2010

From the Venetian Lagoon to Padova, cruising the land of Doges through art and nature

From the Venetian Lagoon to Padova, cruising the land of Doges through art and nature
7 days - 6 nights
Houseboat Cruise (with on-board accommodation)
PROGRAM
through Art and Nature
• Distance to cover: 120 km
• 8 swinging bridges, dams and basins
• Cruising hours: 26 hours
• Round-trip cruise

There are more than 80 islands to explore in the Venetian Lagoon! Once in Murano you will have the chance to admire the glass-blown art masters at work; in Burano you will discover the art of lace, while Torcello offers you a magnificent cathedral. Visit the deserted Lagoon to the north, still preserving a rich wild fauna, surviving to the noises of the over-crowded city. Your cruise will then continue along the Rivera del Brenta, through the fascinating towns of Mira, Dolo, Strà, offering marvellous villas and enchanting gardens, the nobles’ favourite holiday mansions.
Padova is considered one of the most beautiful art cities of the Veneto region; you will get here cruising along the Brenta Naviglio; you will have the chance to take a walk into the historical centre, through beautiful squares, the Basilica of St. Antonio, the famous Scrovegni Chapel and many other art treasures.
From the Riviera to Venice
3 days - 2 nights
PROGRAM
• Arrival and check-in at the Hotel***
• Free afternoon
• Dinner at a renowned restaurant offering fish base specialities from the Adriatic Sea
• Accommodation at the Hotel
• Meeting for a half-day cruise along the River, with guided visits to Villa Widmann or Valmarana and Villa Foscari or Villa Pisani with arrival in Venice.
• Free Visit to the city among calli and campielli
• Dinner at a typical Venetian Osteria
• Accommodation and Breakfast at a bad and Breakfast in Venice.
• Gondola tour
RATES
Starting from 259€ per person

Bike Tour among the Villas of the Riviera and visit to Venice

Bike Tour among the Villas of the Riviera and visit to Venice
Weekend of art
4 days - 3 nights
PROGRAM
• Arrival and check-in at the Hotel
• Free afternoon or shopping tour (on demand paying an extra charge)
• Dinner at a renowned restaurant offering fish delis from the Adriatic Sea
• Accommodation and breakfast at the Hotel
• Meeting for a bike tour and guided visit to 4 private villas
- Villa Foscarini Rossi and the Footwear museum
- Villa Badoer–Fattoretto
- Villa Bon Tessier
- Villa Allegri
• Aperitif at a renowned Wine bar for wine tasting
• Lunch at a typical Osteria or Wine bar
• Accommodation and breakfast at the Hotel
• Meeting for a half-day cruise along the River, with guided visits to Villa Widmann and Villa Foscari and arrival in Venice.
• Dinner in Venice
• Accommodation and breakfast in Venice
• Free tour of the city of Venice
• Return by bus at the Hotel in the Riviera del Brenta.
RATES
Starting from 299€ per person

Bike Tour among the Villas (by boat and by bike)

Bike Tour among the Villas (by boat and by bike)
Weekend of art
3 days - 2 nights
PROGRAM
• Arrival and check-in at the Hotel
• Free afternoon or shopping tour (on demand paying an extra charge)
• Dinner at a renowned restaurant
• Accommodation and breakfast at the Hotel
• Meeting for a bike tour and guided visit to 4 private villas
- Villa Foscarini Rossi and the Footwear museum
- Villa Badoer–Fattoretto
- Villa Bon Tessier
- Villa Allegri
• Aperitif at a renowned Wine bar for wine tasting
• Lunch at a typical Osteria or Wine bar
• Accommodation and breakfast at the Hotel
• Meeting for a half-day cruise along the River, with guided visits to Villa Widmann and Villa Foscari and arrival in Venice.
RATES
Starting from 189 € per person

Bike Tour among the villas- right bank of the river Brenta

Bike Tour among the villas- right bank of the river Brenta
2 days - 1 night
Naturalistic Tour
PROGRAM
Biking alongside the right River bank, visitors will have the chance to admire tens of Venetian villas.
From time to time some private mansions open to the public and let the tourist in for an enchanting visit to their gardens and interiors. Often owners descend directly from the noble Venetian families and personally guide the visit offering interesting stories and anecdotes.
The tour includes:
• Bike hire
• Aperitif at a Wine bar
• Dinner at a typical restaurant
• Accommodation and breakfast at the Hotel
• Guided visit to:
- Villa Foscarini Rossi and the Footwear museum
- Villa Badoer–Fattoretto
- Villa Bon Tessier
- Villa Allegri
RATES
Starting from 99€ per person

The “Ombre”( little wine shots) Tour

The “Ombre”( little wine shots) Tour
Osterie, Wine and Cicheti (Venetian snacks) Tour
PROGRAM
Visits and tasting tours at renowned wine shops and wine bars at the Riviera del Brenta, eating delicious cicheti (typical Venetian snacks) and sipping some good wine. Guests will have the chance to appreciate typical Venetian dishes rigorously prepared with fresh ingredients and quality wines only, according to the local tradition.
WINE PRODUCTION AT THE RIVIERA DEL BRENTA
The wine production at the Riviera del Brenta dates back to ancient times; the first findings date back to the Etruscan tradition and continued during the Roman age.
Vineyards at the country mansions satisfied Venice need of wine. Soon it started to be exported abroad.
The close relationship between Padua and Venice testify both the economical and qualitative importance of the wines produced in the lands between the Riviera del Brenta and the Roman net-like roads. Wine shops appeared just after the Second World War: wine producers took there their wines and started investing on new, sophisticated technologies.
Producing quality wine becomes a must, wine shops awareness increases accordingly to the market demand, which becomes the meeting point for producers and consumers. Wine shops in fact control 92% of the entire D.O.C wine production.(doc = mark guaranteeing the quality of a wine)

Denomination(wine): WHITE (50% Tocai, white berries)
ALSO IN THE SPARKLING VERSION
Colour: Pale Yellow
Flavour: Flowers, fruits
Taste: Dry
Dishes to go with: Appetizers, First dishes
To be served at: 12°

Denomination(wine): RED(50%, Merlot , red berries)
ALSO IN THE ROSATO, NOVELLO AND SPARKLING WINE VERSION
Colour: ruby red with copper reflections
Flavour: nutty, Red fruits
Taste: velvety
Dishes to go with: Boiler meat, white meat, chicken
To be served at: 18°

Denomination(wine): MERLOT (85%, Merlot , red berries)
Colour: Ruby red
Flavour: Wild berries
Taste: Harmonious
Dishes to go with: Red meat, cheeses
To be served at: 18°

Denomination(wine): NOVELLO and ROSATO (85%Merlot, red berries)
Colour: Ruby Red
Flavour: Wild berries
Taste: Harmonious
Dishes to go with: Red meat, cheeses
To be served at: 18°

Denomination(wine): CABERNET (Cabernet 85%, red berries)
Also Reserve version
Colour: Garnet-red
Flavour: Blackberry, cherry, red fruit
Taste: determined, franc
Dishes to go with: Fowl, roasts, cheese
To be served at: 18°

Denomination(wine): RABOSO (Raboso 85%, red berries)
Also Reserve version
Colour: Ruby red with garnet reflections
Flavour: wild blackberry
Taste: Tannic, acid
Dishes to go with: Spiced pork sausage, boiled meat
To be served at: 18°

Denomination(wine): REFOSCO (Refosco 85%, red berries)
Also Reserve version
Colour: Ruby red
Flavour: blackberry, blackcurrant, coffee
Taste: Structured, Harmonious
Dishes to go with: Marinated hare
To be served at: 18°

Denomination (wine): PINOT BIANCO (Pinot bianco 85%, white berries)
ALSO IN THE SPARKLING VERSION
Colour: Pale Yellow
Flavour: Apple, lime tree
Taste: Full, soft
Dishes to go with: Risottos, fish
To be served at: 12°

Denomination(wine): PINOT GRIGIO (Pinot grigio 85%, white berries)
Colour: Golden yellow, with copper reflections
Flavour: acacia blossoms, white peach
Taste: Fresh, velvety
Dishes to go with: Fish (fabulous with sea-bass)
To be served at: 12°

Denomination(wine): CHARDONAY (Chardonnay 85%, white berries)
ALSO IN THE SPARKLING VERSION
Colour: Pale yellow
Flavour: Hawthorn, apple
Taste: Elegant, refined
Dishes to go with: Vegetable Risottos, shellfish
To be served at: 12°

Denomination(wine): TOCAI (Tocai 50%, white berries)
Colour: pale Yellow with golden reflections
Flavour: acacia blossoms, apple
Taste: Determined, almond
Dishes to go with: Parma ham, flavour vegetables
To be served at: 12°