venetians Villas and Padua
From our base at Casale, meander down the Sile River, stopping at the Islands of Murano to see the glassblowers in action and Burano to visit the laceworks. Recreating your own James Bond scenes, cruise past the historic Byzantine architecture of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Palazzo Ducale for historic sightseeing. A cruise along the Riviera del Brenta takes you past the impressive Venetian summer villas of the Italian gentry – beautiful Villa Foscari and Villa Pisani are just two that are open to the public. Cruise through beautiful Mira, Dolo and Strà towards Padova, one of Italy’s finest historical cities with busy market squares and rich art treasures.
one week
Venetian villas and Padua
Round back cruise (24 hours – 12 locks – 18 movable bridges)
Departure and arrival base: Casale sul Sile
Casale sul Sile
Casale-Sul-Sile is a beautiful town aside Treviso that you may access by bicycle or car. Visit here the great natural park of Sile River and its marvelous landscapes ; a perfect mix between silence and beauty.
Venice
Venice. A jewel of history and architecture. Come in and discover one of the most beautiful place of the world, famous for its festivals and sailing along the numerous canals. Have a walk downtown and discover the numerous gorgeous monuments. You will need your camera.
Burano
In Burano, discover the paintfull houses made in an artistic mosaic style. You will also enjoy the visit of the laces museum and manufactures . Don’t forget to taste the Buraneo biscuit, irresistible typical sweet of the island made with butter.
Oriago
Oriago is the first town of the Brenta Canalfrom Venice to Padova. Discover here aparticular building, the villa Pisani”Malcontenta”, designed by Andrea Palladio as a summary of the Palladian Style.
Stra
Have a walk in the beautiful Stra, especially along the canal where you will see beautiful venitian villas. The city is known for its villa Pisani “La Nazionale”, which is a national monument. 168 rooms are fully painted by venetian famous artists, immersed into a big garden with monumental stables and a natural maze and a vaste pool; originally built in 1721 by the Venetian Doge Alvise Pisani. In in the past, Napoleon lived here.
Dolo
Come to Dolo and discover its marvellous hystorical centre with restored watermills, where small shops are selling food specialities. Have a walk along the pedestrian area, where there are many restaurants. You will also see old venitian villas that you may visit.
Padova
Come in Padova, a shining and verdant city, and discover San Antonio Cathedral, built int the13th century in honour of the presence of Saint Antony. Have a walk across the “Prato della Valle”, a magnificent pedestrian round square close to an open air museum with all ancient sculpture adorning the water canals of the square.
two weeks
Venetian villas and Padua
Round back cruise (32 hours – 12 locks – 21 movable bridges)
Departure and arrival base: Casale sul Sile
Casale sul Sile
Casale-Sul-Sile is a beautiful town aside Treviso that you may access by bicycle or car. Visit here the great natural park of Sile River and its marvelous landscapes ; a perfect mix between silence and beauty.
Venice
Venice. A jewel of history and architecture. Come in and discover one of the most beautiful place of the world, famous for its festivals and sailing along the numerous canals. Have a walk downtown and discover the numerous gorgeous monuments. You will need your camera.
Burano
In Burano, discover the paintfull houses made in an artistic mosaic style. You will also enjoy the visit of the laces museum and manufactures . Don’t forget to taste the Buraneo biscuit, irresistible typical sweet of the island made with butter.
Oriago
Oriago is the first town of the Brenta Canalfrom Venice to Padova. Discover here aparticular building, the villa Pisani”Malcontenta”, designed by Andrea Palladio as a summary of the Palladian Style.
Stra
Have a walk in the beautiful Stra, especially along the canal where you will see beautiful venitian villas. The city is known for its villa Pisani “La Nazionale”, which is a national monument. 168 rooms are fully painted by venetian famous artists, immersed into a big garden with monumental stables and a natural maze and a vaste pool; originally built in 1721 by the Venetian Doge Alvise Pisani. In in the past, Napoleon lived here.
Dolo
Come to Dolo and discover its marvellous hystorical centre with restored watermills, where small shops are selling food specialities. Have a walk along the pedestrian area, where there are many restaurants. You will also see old venitian villas that you may visit.
Padova
Come in Padova, a shining and verdant city, and discover San Antonio Cathedral, built int the13th century in honour of the presence of Saint Antony. Have a walk across the “Prato della Valle”, a magnificent pedestrian round square close to an open air museum with all ancient sculpture adorning the water canals of the square.
