Full Day Luxury Riva Aquariva Venice Tour - VIP

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Operated by: Shome Venice

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Carbonated beverages: Water, Soft Drinks, Prosecco, Local Wine
Included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board
Included: Venetian Snacks or local cookies

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Venissa Wine Tasting (Mazzorbo island)

Itinerary

San Marco

Passing 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.
Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore

15 min

We will stop at San Giorgio Island to take the best pictures of Venice and drink a glass of Prosecco.
Parco della Certosa

Passing by

We will pass through the green canals of La Certosa island where Venetians spend their days on boats.
Isola delle Vignole

Passing by

The ancient garden of Venetian nobles for fruits and vegetables.
Isola di Murano

1 h 20 min Admission 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.
Isola di Burano - World Heritage Site

1 h 30 min Admission 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.
Torcello

1 h 20 min

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
Mazzorbo

30 min

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.
Venissa

30 min Admission 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.
Arsenale di Venezia

Passing 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.