This exclusive tour will allow you to escape the crowded tourist routes aboard a luxurious mahogany motorboat, an icon of Venetian elegance featuring a refined covered cabin, an outdoor sundeck, and onboard refreshments. Accompanied by an expert private tour guide, you will experience a journey that combines the lagoon's millennia-old history with its most authentic artisanal and agricultural traditions.
First Stop: Sant'Erasmo – The Vegetable Garden of Venice
The tour begins by sailing to Sant'Erasmo, the largest island in the lagoon, traditionally considered the historic city's agricultural countryside. Far from mass tourism, this island will welcome you with an incredibly rural, timeless atmosphere.
Meeting the Farmer: You will be hosted by a small local producer who will guide you through his cultivated fields.
Local Specialties: Discover the secrets of the famous Sant'Erasmo purple artichoke (a Slow Food Presidium) or stroll among the rows of vines bathed in salty water.
Tasting: The visit will conclude with a small private tasting of the company's products, paired with a glass of local wine.
Second Stop: Burano – Color and Lace
Once you're back on the water on your private yacht, you'll head to the vibrant and eclectic island of Burano, world-famous for its picturesque multicolored houses reflected in the canals.
Guided Walk: Your guide will tell you the story of the local fishermen and the origins of the houses' vibrant colors.
The Art of Lacemaking: You'll have the opportunity to attend a short private demonstration of ancient needle lacemaking, a craft passed down for centuries by the island's women.
Third Stop: Torcello – The Origins of Venice
The final stop on the tour will take you to Torcello, a haven of peace and mysticism that today has very few inhabitants, but which was once the very center of lagoon civilization before the birth of Venice.
Historical Walk: You will walk along the tranquil main canal until you reach the legendary Throne of Attila.
Byzantine Mosaics: You will admire the exterior (or a brief visit inside, depending on the time) of the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, famous for its precious medieval mosaics.
At the end of your visit to Torcello, you will relax aboard your luxury boat and enjoy the return journey.
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