Venice to Padua Full-Day Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise

4.325 out of 5 stars
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4.325 out of 5 stars
120 reviews
Activity provider:Il Burchiello
Venice to Padua Full-Day Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise
4.325 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.325 out of 5 stars
120 reviews
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Enjoy a romantic, full-day, mini-cruise from Venice to Padua. Travel past the Venetian Villas along the Brenta Riviera and stop off at a handful of them for guided tours. Take in the scenery around you as you pass by 9 swing bridges and through 5 locks.

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Duration 1 day
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English, French, German, Italian

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Thomas –

Liked the tour a lot. Enjoyed visiting three very different villas.

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Yvonne –

We enjoyed the whole experience. Going through the locks and narrow channels with swing bridges was an adventure. The skills of crews were impressive both on the water and on the shore. Beautiful countryside to admire, visits to Venetian villas and great restaurant lunch was available too. Our energetic tour guide was amazing both knowledgeable and dedicated. It is a very long day but worth the time and money spent for sure.

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Highlights

  • Cruise from Venice to Padua on a full-day trip
  • See more than 70 villas from the river and tour 3 of them
  • Learn about the art, history, and nature of the area

Full description

Head out on a full-day cruise beginning in Venice. Sail among the ancient and beautiful villas of the region, pass by 9 swing bridges and through 5 locks, and arrive in Padua in the evening.

After meeting with your guide, begin a cruise toward the Brenta Riviera. Along the way you will see various villas lining the water. Keep going until you arrive in Fusina, passing through the Moranzani Lock with rising of the water level.

Stop at Malcontenta for the internal guided tour of Villa Foscari, La Malcontenta. Then continue on past villages and swing bridges. In the early afternoon, you will arrive in Oriago. Here you will stop at the famous restaurant, Il Burchiello, where you have the option of a discounted lunch.

Next, cruise to Villa Widmann in Mira and stop for a guided tour of Villa Widmann, before continuing on to pass through the Mira and Dolo locks.

Disembark at Stra for a guided tour of Villa Pisani. Marvel at its impressive swimming pool, the grandiose stables, and the elegant eighteenth-century coffee house.
Pass through the Stra and Noventa Padovana locks. Go by the gorgeous and suggestive Villa Giovanelli of Noventa Padovana before arriving at the historical Burchiello’s Stairway at Portello in Padua.

Includes

  • Guided cruise
  • Entry to all villas on the tour
  • Lunch
  • Return back to the departure point

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Venice - Riva degli Schiavoni, on the landing stage "Pontile San Zaccaria A", in front of the Pietà Church (Chiesa della Pietà)

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Luggage allowances:
  • The maximum expected size for each piece of luggage is: 75x50x30 cm (€20 for each item)
  • Any luggage greater than the expected measures will be classed as 2 bags
  • Due to limited space, luggage is only allowed on board when it has been pre-booked. You can add luggage to your booking via the 'extras' section when booking onto this tour. If you do not book your luggage as an extra, undeclared luggage will only be accepted when there is available space on board (for a fee of €30)
  • The reservation is necessary for: suitcases, trolleys, large travel bags, big backpacks, travel bags or sport bags
  • The reservation is not necessary for: handbags, cameras and small backpacks
  • The luggage's storage area is located inside the passenger cabin and it is not guarded. The Management accepts no responsibility for any theft or luggage tampering

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 120 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Value for money
    4/5

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Thomas – May 23, 2019 – Verified booking
Liked the tour a lot. Enjoyed visiting three very different villas.
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Yvonne – May 3, 2019 – Verified booking
We enjoyed the whole experience. Going through the locks and narrow channels with swing bridges was an adventure. The skills of crews were impressive both on the water and on the shore. Beautiful countryside to admire, visits to Venetian villas and great restaurant lunch was available too. Our energetic tour guide was amazing both knowledgeable and dedicated. It is a very long day but worth the time and money spent for sure.
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Carolyn – April 22, 2017 – Verified booking
Excellent. However we got the bus back after visiting the last historic building as it Would of been too long a day. Lunch was rather rushed, fewer courses would of been preferable!

Product ID: 36321

Activity provider:Il Burchiello

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