Venice lagoon. A three-day cruise led by Mauro Stoppa

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1 Venice lagoon A three-day cruise led by Mauro Stoppa For who is not in a hurry and wants to travel through the canals in the Venetian lagoon, EOLO offers the unique chance to embark on a privileged journey through one of the greatest historical and cultural regions of Italy. Travelling with specially adapted traditional boats, we experience the very best gastronomy and historical insight into the area, reflecting its very historical and cultural essence.

2 Day One L.D.N. HISTORY Before Venice. the Lagoon uncovers the origins of the city. The discovery of the secrets of the most fascinating city in the world. Embarkation at Sant'Andrea island: our guests will get on board of EOLO, a historic boat, the only one of this size still navigating. The boat, called a bragozzo is named EOLO and it is a typical fishing boat with a flat bottom, constructed in Chioggia in 1946 and restructured to host guests that want to be transported following the rhythms of the lagoon... at an unhurried pace. The first day of sailing will be northbound, along the island of Sant Erasmo, stopping to taste the products of those farmers who have always supplied Venice with their products At lunchtime, we will stop at the anchor somewhere on the calm water of the Lagoon for our lunch. In the afternoon, a guided visit to the charming church of Sanat caterina in Mazzorbo dated XIII century.visit to the beautiful byzantine cathedral of Torcello with its amazing mosaics and the incredible view of the lagoon from the tower. The night and dinner will be spent on the Venissa Inn rich of atmsphere. A sumptuous dinner will be served at the Osteria at the inn. 2 7

3 Day two B. L.D.N. NATURE After breakfast a visit to the Byzanthine cathedral of Torcello with it's mosaic and the incredible view of the Lagoon, will help us to know more about the wilderness that is waiting for us on the way. On this day, we will sail North-East, rowing trough the salt-marsh with different kinds of wild ducks, black-winged stilts, flamingos and many others will be around you on the beautifully quiet water of the lagoon. Along the way we will anchor EOLO, for a peaceful lunch in the middle of nothing. The way is opened to reach the furthest corner of the North-Eastern part of the lagoon, where an inn is in use since the Venetian age (founded in 1632, the inn was built where the lagoon joins the river Piave, an important point where goods travelled to reach the city. In the same building there used to be both the customs and the inn. We will spend the night and have dinner at a trabuch, a private special construction built on the blaoon banks with a big square net realized to catch the different kind of fishes along the migration to the sea. 3 7

4 Day three B.L. VENICE On this morning, after the fishermen of the village have dropped off the bounty they have fished during the night, we will move towards Venice. We will stop for a visit to a private hunting and fishing area, where it's concentrate the knowledge about the fish farming of hundred years. During the navigation we will prepare lunch, creating a meal from what the lagoon offers us. Venice will begin to appear in the distance showing us the way of our voyage. On the way, near the island of Lazzareto Nuovo, we ll drop anchor and have lunch. A visit to the island allows us to understand the origins of some of the most characteristic masks of Venice. The masks were first made for medical reasons, to protect the face and nose, covered with cloths soaked in vinegar that helped ward off plague infections. This island served to decontaminate goods and sailors for a period of quarantine that was obligatory to avoid the spread of this dreaded disease. We will also find proof of inhabitants on this island much earlier than the Roman age! We will also have the opportunity to visit an organic wine producer who brought back some ancient vines a few years ago in this semi-salty soil. The wine they produce is reminiscent of the tastes and aromas of the lagoon all around us. At this point, Venice won t be far from us, and we ll be ending our trip in Sant'Andrea 4 7

5 Venissa - Mazzorbo Torcello Lazzareto Nuovo Isola Crevan Isola Le Saline Palazzo San Pietro San Erasmo Lio Piccolo Marshland Locanda alle Porte 5 7

6 The cost of your tour includes: accommodation as detailed, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; private visits as per itinerary, local guides; all entrance fees, the service of your tour leader. Your cost does NOT include: Flights; travel insurance; items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls, laundry etc.); discretionary gratuities to boatmen and guides; Government levies or taxes introduced after publication of this programme (January 2018) (Please note that, due to circumstances beyond our control, the itinerary shown may be subject to alteration. Should this occur, you will be notified of any such changes as soon as possible) Rate pax - solo + 20% min.6 max. 12 guests Payment: 50% upon confirmation, balance 30 days before departure B: BREAKFAST - L:LUNCH D:DINNER N: NIGHT 6 7

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