Full Day Luxury Riva Aquariva Venice Tour - VIP
Description
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
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Itinerary
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.
We will stop at San Giorgio Island to take the best pictures of Venice and drink a glass of Prosecco.
We will pass through the green canals of La Certosa island where Venetians spend their days on boats.
The ancient garden of Venetian nobles for fruits and vegetables.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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Important 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
Reviews(1)
I booked the Riva Aquariva "Dea" as a surprise for my wife. I knew she'd be ready for time away from crowds by our 3rd day in Venice. Luca and Il Capitano had Dea tied up a short distance from our flat. The vessel instantly commands attention and looked gorgeous berthed in the canal. Glamour aside, a private boat affords access to parts of the lagoon seldom seen by tourists. Luca organised a behind the scenes glass blowing (and bellinis) tour in Murano and an outstanding lunch at a famed restaurant in Burano. You can do some of these things with other tour guides, they just won't be as good. Luca provided historical context to the journey which was fascinating. Doing business with Luca and his team is about access. He booked us for a private tour with Paola for Doge's Palace and San Marco. She was outstanding. We had a travel plan mix-up on our last day and Luca produced a very nice car and driver to whisk us off to Trieste. You'll travel in style and with confidence when you choose ShoMe Venice Tours and their competent team. When is the next time you'll visit? Maximize the experience by surrounding yourself with good people.
Dear Andrew, Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for this amazing and detailed review. It's been such a pleasure meeting both of you and helping in any way possible to make your stay in my city the best ever. We hope to welcome you back soon! All the best, Luca
