TOUR ALONG THE LAGOON. BURANO
In this tour, we offer you the opportunity to learn about the real
formation of Venice and its different islands. A panoramic tour on a
private boat during which you will listen to the explanations of our
guide as you enjoy the view of: the Venetian Arsenal, the Giardini della
Biennale, the Francesco Morosini Naval Military School located on Saint
Helena island, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello (an old Early
Christian church), the Cannaregio and Castello districts, Isola di San
Michele (Venice’s cementery), Murano Island, and Burano Island where we
will make a stop to see one of the most beautiful islands of Venice and
admire its old fishermen’s houses painted in different colours. We will
also observe the elaboration of handmade laces, a technique developed in
the 16th century on Torcello Island. We will return contouring Lido
Island and the smaller islands. We will also see the M.O.S.E project –
that is, the new work that will be carried out to isolate the Venetian
lagoon from the Adriatic Sea, Sant’Andrea Island, Lido Island and the
Armenian Island.
DURATION: 2 hrs 30 min
INCLUDED:
- A panoramic private boat.
- Explanation with local guide.
NOTE: Occasionally due to low winter visibility, this excursion on the Venice Lagoon will not be operational.
PRICE: 40 EUR
MINIMUN GROUP REQUIRED:20 persons
GONDOLA RIDE IN VENICE
A gondola ride along the Canals of Venice is on the wish list of every traveller who visits “the city of the water streets”. For any mythomaniacs, a gondola ride in
Venice is nothing but a romantic dream coming true. There is only one
Venice, and the gondola ride is the unique opportunity to get to know the city
from the right perspective, the water line.
So, get ready for an unforgettable ride in the narrow canals of a city that has
existed for more than 1,200 years.
This boat, the gondola, is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic images of Venice and one of the most recognisable icons in the world. In the past it was the symbol of elegance and extravagance, why almost every king in Europe wanted gondolas in the lakes and canals of their palaces.
For our gondola excursion, we have chosen a special route that runs along part of the Canal Grande, the most elegant avenue in the city. But we will also
enter the small canals, of which many are only accessible by boat. In these narrow straits, we will get the best opportunity to see the gondolier, in his traditional uniform, demonstrate his skills to navigate the vessel around sharp corners and under beautiful bridges.
To make the excursion perfect, our procession of gondolas will be accompanied by musicians who with their traditional songs will create the soundtrack for your visit to Venice.
DURATION: 20min
INCLUDED:
-Excursion accompanied by an Europamundo guide until the starting point of the cruise.
-Gondolas reserved in advance to avoid waiting time
-20 minutes canal cruise in shared gondola up to 5 persons in each gondola
-Gondola ride accompanied by two musicians in separate vessel
PRICE: 40 EUR
MINIMUN GROUP REQUIRED:15 persons
SAILING AROUND THE VENICE LAGOON
We sail towards the north of the lagoon passing by the island of San Michele where there is a monumental cemetery and then by the island of MURANO.
We continue sailing until we reach the islands of BURANO and TORCELLO, the northernmost islands of the lagoon.
Sailing along the eastern side of the lagoon we pass the island of SAN FRANCESCO DEL DESERTO and the long peninsula of Punta Sabbioni, the Venetians´ beach.
We will be able to admire the Mose plan, the last masterpiece of high engineering technology, which helps Venice during the phenomenon of high tides and separates the Adriatic Sea and the inner lagoon of Venice.
We continue to the canal where the Lido of Venice is located, famous for its prestigious Hotel Excelsior and above all where the Palazzo del Cinema is located, where every year the Venice Film Festival takes place.
We enter the canal in the south of Venice admiring the 2 famous islands:
ISOLA DEGLI ARMENI and SAN SERVOLO also called the island of the madmen.
We will pass through the Finance canal where you can admire the famous HOTEL CIPRIANI and we will end the navigation entering again in the Bacino of San Marco.
DURATION: 2hrs
INCLUDED:
-Private panoramic boat
-Explanation with local guide.
-A refreshing drink and a snack.
NOTE: Occasionally due to low winter visibility, this excursion on the Venice lagoon will not be operational.
PRICE: 40 EUR
MINIMUN GROUP REQUIRED:25 persons