Discover Venice on “bragozzo”, the tipical venetian sail
| Venice, a city with seafaring traditions, is part of its lagoon; visit on a Bragozzo one of the most unique environments of the world where you can see wonderful islands, small fishermen villages and fill your eyes with charming landscapes. Live these places sailing “al terzo” the tipical venetian sail, respecting the enviroment in total relax. Get on a Bragozzo, a boat that for centuries has sailed the merchant courses in the northern Adriatic sea and is part of the history of Venice. Thanks to the flat bottom these boats can sail on shallow water and navigate through landscapes that cannot be discovered by common boats. Once on board we will offer you a welcome drink and for lunch you will choose between a boat pic nic or one of the tipical restaurant of the venetian lagoon. During the navigation we will explain you the history of the lagoon and, on request, you can be guided by a naturalistic or archaeological guides. No predefined routes, you make the them sailing, visiting an ancient island and birdwatching while taking a break from the crowded street of Venice. |
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This is a really unique and fun experience, totally different from any other boat tours. Sailing across the northern part of the lagoon on this typical flat bottomed merchant’s boat passing the islands of the lagoon we arrive at the island of “San Francesco del Deserto”. It is believed that Saint Francis founded the chapel here when he ran aground on his boat returning from the east. A friendly Franciscan friar will guide you around its beautiful 14th Century cloisters and gardens telling you the history of the island, which can only be reached by a private boat as there are no public boat services running to this island. We then sail a short distance across the lagoon to the colourful island of Burano, famous for its intricate lace work, its brightly coloured miniature houses and fishing industry. You will have time to browse around the island, visit the elegant lace shops and see a display of one of the few remaining people who still know how to make lace using the old technique of lace work “Venetian point”. Leaving the island of Burano we take a relaxing sail passing the islands of Mazzorbo, Murano and the cemetery island of Saint Michele before arriving back in Venice. DEPARTS: (16th March 2009– 31th Oct, 2009) Tuesdays and Fridays only at 2 pm (14.00) MEETING POINT: Fondamente Nuove (Hospital “Ospedale” waterbus/vaporetto boat stop) DURATION: 4 Hours TOUR COST: 99,00 Euro p.p. (min 4 pax – max 10 pax) There is no entrance fee to the Island of San Francesco but we do ask you to leave a donation. The sail will be used when possible weather conditions permitting. |
| SUNSET TOUR: Pre dinner evening cruise on a typical Venetian fishing boat “Il Bragozzo”. Our English speaking captain will explain to you the history of the lagoon and its secrets, cruising from the back of the city through the lagoon to the Bacino of Saint Marks whilst sipping a glass of Prosecco (Italian Champagne) on board. This flat bottom boat can sail in shallow waters and navigate through landscapes that can not be covered by common boats. This is a really unique and fun experience totally different from other boat tours. Great for families too! DEPARTS: (17th March – 17th Nov) Tuesdays and Fridays only at 6.30 pm MEETING POINT: Fondamente Nuove (Hospital “Ospedale” waterbus/vaporetto boat stop) DURATION: 4 Hours PREZZO: 79,00 Euro p.p. (min 4 pax – max 10 pax) |
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