This 8-hour tour is designed to let you experience the lagoon in complete relaxation aboard a luxurious mahogany motorboat or private yacht, with spacious interiors and exteriors, an open bar with soft drinks and Prosecco, and a tour guide at your complete disposal to reveal the secrets of areas still untouched by mass tourism.
The journey begins from your hotel or an agreed-upon meeting point in Venice's historic center. The first hour and a half will be a spectacular sail southward along the lagoon's inland canals and major navigation channels.
- Treasures along the route: You will pass the islands of San Clemente and Sacca Sessola, skirting the island of Lido, passing the Malamocco harbor entrance and admiring the characteristic fishermen's huts and mussel farms.
Midway Stop: The Hanging Island of Pellestrina.
Around mid-morning, the boat will dock along the quay of this slender and evocative island, a strip of land separating the lagoon from the Adriatic Sea.
- Guided Walk: Accompanied by your guide, you will stroll through the seaside villages with their colorful facades, where you can still breathe in the atmosphere of times gone by.
- The Murazzi: You will cross the island on foot to admire the famous Murazzi, the imposing Istrian stone breakwaters built by the Republic of Venice to protect the lagoon from storm surges.
Once you've resumed your journey and passed the southern harbor entrance, you'll disembark in Chioggia, known as "Little Venice." For your lunch,
- The Cuisine: Here, you'll savor the historic dishes of Chioggia's tradition, prepared exclusively with the day's catch from the local market. Customers particularly appreciate local specialties such as sardines in saore, bigoli in salsa, and delicious dishes featuring cuttlefish or gurnard.
Afternoon: Discovering Little Venice
After lunch, you'll spend the afternoon on a guided tour of Chioggia before boarding for the return journey.
- The Historic Canals: You'll stroll along Corso del Popolo and admire the Vena Canal, spanned by elegant bridges like the Vigo Bridge.
- Local Curiosities: Your guide will show you the Dondi Clock in the Torre di Sant'Andrea, one of the oldest astronomical tower clocks in the world.
Sunset Return
The final two hours will be dedicated to the return journey to Venice. Lulled by the waves and wrapped in the comforts of your luxury boat, you can relax on the outdoor deck while the late afternoon light paints the lagoon in golden hues.
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