Full Day Luxury Riva Aquariva Venice Tour - VIP

5.0 (1 reviews) Venice, Italy
Duration8h
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Overview

Live Venice and its lagoon as a unique and exclusive experience!
Escape the crowds of the city and take a time of fun and relax discovering the magic of the Venetian Islands aboard the Riva Aquariva.
From the heart of Venice, admiring San Marco, San Giorgio, and the monuments of the Serenissima, we will journey into the discovery of the northern lagoon. Passing through the ancient retreat of the Vignole, we will reach Murano, where we'll be enchanted by the age-old art of blown glass, visiting one of the oldest furnaces.
The dream continues to Burano, offering the chance to stroll among its colorful houses and learn about the centuries-old tradition of ancient lace. The adventure will deepen with a visit to Torcello, known as primitive Venice.
Time for lunch in one of the most typical restaurants.
Last but not least, a visit to the island of Mazzorbo, where you can not only learn about the history of its vineyards but also taste its exquisite wine. Luxury, Elegance and Charm.. RIVA

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Water, Soft Drinks, Prosecco, Local Wine
  • Restroom on board
  • Venetian Snacks or local cookies
  • Lunch
  • Venissa Wine Tasting (Mazzorbo island)

What to expect

  1. San Marco
    Pass by
    The excursion will start passing in front of St. Mark's square to admire the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs from a unique perspective.
  2. Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore
    15m
    We will stop at San Giorgio Island to take the best pictures of Venice and drink a glass of Prosecco.
  3. Parco della Certosa
    Pass by
    We will pass through the green canals of La Certosa island where Venetians spend their days on boats.
  4. Isola delle Vignole
    Pass by
    The ancient garden of Venetian nobles for fruits and vegetables.
  5. Isola di Murano
    1h 20m · Admission ticket included
    We will explore one of the oldest authentic Murano glass factories, where the only exclusive "furnace" of the island was created. You will live the glass blowing art, with the chance to see a Master glassblower and his team working following our millenary tradition.
    And then.. Maestro Fabio Fornasier will surprise you with a secret exhibition part of the project "Fantasy has no limit", usually not open to the public.
  6. Isola di Burano - World Heritage Site
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Then navigating through the historical lagoon, we will reach Burano island, famous for its lace work and the colourful atmosphere. Walking through picturesque houses, tasting the typical “bussolai” (famous cookies of the island), feeling like a local. Included an insightful guided visit into an historical hand-made lace workshop.
  7. Torcello
    1h 20m
    Torcello island, today a virtually deserted nature reserve, where the beautiful Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta boasts some of the most impressive Byzantine mosaics this side of Istanbul. Here you will have time for lunch at thew famous Locanda Cipriani or another historical restaurant.
    Optional: visit of the Basilica
  8. Mazzorbo
    30m
    After lunch, the experience will continue to Mazzorbo Island.
    Optional on request: a special vineyard tour and wine tasting to let you in on the extraordinary story of the Venissa viticulture project on "Mazzorbo" island, the place where it all began.
  9. Venissa
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Optional Wine Tasting on request: A story of resilience and restitution of biodiversity that gives way to a limited, high-quality production of wines that are a quintessence of Native Venice and of its winemaking traditions and fine crafts.
  10. Arsenale di Venezia
    Pass by
    We will return to the historic center, skirting the famous Arsenal of Venice, the ancient naval shipyard of the Serenissima Republic, and tasting our traditional cookies with coffee or local wine.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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