8.45 a.m.: meeting of the participants with our staff at the Terminal parking lot in Fusina (Ve) and
boarding the motorship.
Sailing on the Brenta canal, overcoming the water level of the Moranzani lock, an ancient
17th-century structure, built with the mechanism designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
10.00 a.m.: arrival at Malcontenta di Mira (VE) where it is possible to optionally visit VILLA FOSCARI “LA
MALCONTENTA” designed in 1560 by Andrea Palladio, with the internal walls entirely
frescoed by Giambattista Franco and Giovanni Battista Zelotti. Having re-boarded, we will sail on the
calm waters of the canal admiring the countless and majestic villas of the Riviera.
12.00 p.m.: arrival in Mira and, depending on the availability of the sites, optional visit of VILLA BARCHESSA
VALMARANA, home to paintings from the Venetian Baroque school executed by Michelangelo
Schiavoni or VILLA WIDMANN, a lavish residence of the 18th century designed by Andrea
Tirali and frescoed by Giuseppe Angeli.
12.30 p.m.: the onboard kitchen will prepare lunch with a fish menu according to traditional Venetian recipes:
Bellini fruit aperitif, steamed shrimp appetizer, Marinated Anchovies and Sardines in Saor
in the Venetian style, first course Pasta alla Marinara, second course Mixed Fried Fish, side dish
Mixed seasonal vegetables, drinks Wine and Water unlimited, Fruit, Coffee, cover and service.
4.00 p.m.: arrival in Stra at the dock of VILLA PISANI and optional visit* with our guide; the villa is
famous for the magnificent ballroom frescoed by Giambattista Tiepolo with “The Glory of the
Pisani Family” and for the many frescoed rooms of the noble floor.
Visit only of the Villa body considering that the park will be closed for restoration until June 2026.
5.30 p.m. approx.: end of the excursion and all services.
