Are you planning a trip to Italy and constantly being offered the same activities in the same destinations? Have you experienced what it’s like to organize a trip by yourself? Perhaps you’ve felt disoriented while navigating through numerous options, succumbing to the choice of conventional attractions, crowded and full of queues. Those who love to travel – like you – certainly suffer from living a mundane and artificial experience.
How do you feel when participating in trips where the sole objective is to see as many things as possible within the allotted time? A time when the guide speaks like a recorder doesn’t engage you, and you look around without understanding why you’re there. Where are your desires? Your timings? Your spaces?
Do you like the idea of discovering Italy and its beauties at the right time and with the right people? Would you like to better understand the art, history, and charm of such a precious land? It’s a shame it’s always so difficult to find reliable information and be sure to find people who can guide you with professionalism and passion. And in the end, you always ask yourself the same question: will it be a truly authentic experience?
Imagine gliding through the enchanting network of canals that take you from Padua to Venice along the Brenta Riviera. Observe the villas designed by extraordinary architects and the green landscape accompanying your journey. Imagine discovering the cultural vitality of the Venetian cities, the many famous figures born or who lived in this region, and their fascinating life stories. Imagine listening to the elegant conversations of aristocrats, the wise advice of artisans, and the laughter that still generously flows from those who inhabit these places.
Experience with your own eyes the beauty of the Permanent Anatomical Theatre of Padua, the cradle of the Italian Academy since 1222. Pedal below sea level with birds accompanying you slowly. Become a chef for a day, preparing typical dishes that then become your shared dinner.
Imagine meeting authentic Venetians, artisans, and winemakers who will open their hearts to you. Listening to the laughter and the musicality of the voices of the inhabitants of Chioggia. Listen to the sound of water, a fundamental element in this journey of discovering Venetian and Italian culture. Are you already falling in love?
Allow yourself to be lulled by the tranquil waters of ancient canals as you discover enchanted gardens and timeless residences.
Glide through the charming network of canals and riverside paths in Padua, amidst majestic palaces, ancient squares, and cobblestone streets. Immerse yourself in this vibrant city steeped in history and rich in cultural vitality, exuding an intellectual and lively atmosphere where the academic vibrations of its ancient university intertwine with a modern spirit.
Navigate along the Riviera del Brenta, an emerald green ribbon winding through the countryside. Once the playground of Venetian nobility, it’s a place where time seems to slow down, a peaceful escape into a world of art, history, and natural beauty.
Arrive in the lagoon city of Chioggia and uncover its refined culinary secrets inspired by the sea breeze. Feel like a Baroque aristocrat sleeping in the same palace where the Venetian playwright Carlo Goldoni fell in love, timidly watching his beloved through the curtains.
Listen to the elegant conversations of aristocrats, the wise advice of artisans, and the laughter that still generously flows from those who inhabit these places. Immerse yourself in a world where nostalgic and romantic echoes of the past blend with the floral fervour of the present.
For this journey, you are free to choose the departure date.
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Transfer from VCE Airport to Padua
Hotel check-in and welcome aperitif in the squares like a local
Dinner and overnight stay.
Guided Tour of Padua
A lively city rich in history and cultural vitality, Padua exudes an intellectual and vibrant atmosphere where ancient traditions intertwine with a modern spirit. Stroll through its cobblestone streets and feel the whispers of history. Explore hidden alleys and cozy cafés, stopping to sip a spritz while immersing yourself in the ambiance of a city that has inspired scholars and artists alike.
Walk through the city’s narrow streets, visiting the Botanical Garden, the oldest academic garden in the world recognized by UNESCO, where scholars have studied exotic plants for centuries, uncovering the secrets of medicine and the natural world.
After lunch, experience Prato della Valle, the second-largest square in Europe, a place of markets, shows, gatherings, and pleasant walks, crossed by a canal and adorned with statues celebrating illustrious figures from the past.
Finally, explore the Anatomical Theatre of the University of Padua, where pioneers of medicine once studied human bodies, all inclined towards the center.
Accommodation at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Cruising along the Brenta Riviera
Nestled along the Brenta River, an emerald-green ribbon winding through the Venetian countryside lies the enchanting Brenta Riviera.
Once the playground of Venetian nobility, whose spirit still lingers in the air, it’s a place where time seems to slow down, a tranquil escape into a world of art, history, and natural beauty.
It’s a place to savor, to explore with an open heart and a curious mind.
Embark on a journey through the enchanting villas of the Brenta River and uncover the opulent heritage of Venice’s noble past. Explore the magnificent garden and labyrinth, or step inside the villa, where time seems to have stopped, preserving the traditional non-electric lighting system historically.
Cruise along the Brenta Riviera and observe its characteristic Venetian Villas from an unusual perspective. Let yourself be lulled by the reflections in the water of the villas as seen by the Venetian nobles. Like them, sail on the Burchiello, a luxurious boat equipped with a spacious cabin and several balconies, and enjoy a seafood lunch onboard. During the cruise, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the extraordinary complexes of Villa Pisani and Villa Foscari La Malcontenta.
Free time to relax in Padua, dinner on your own, and overnight stay.
The Other Venice
Discover The Other Venice. Your guide Luana is waiting to take you on a journey through the city’s hidden corners. Uncover the city, discovering an authentic social fabric, where history whispers through time-worn facades, and the soul of Venice emerges in its untouched corners.
A true Venetian, Luana is friends with fishermen, boat builders, and gilders. Her passion remains the same as forty years ago when she realized that Venice and its territory needed to be preserved, and tourism had to be slow.
Visit an ancient artisan weaving workshop.
This family’s roots in the world of weaving date back to 1499, and today they continue an ancient Venetian art, which declined in the 18th century and was revived in the 19th century, blending historic techniques and designs with a touch of modernity.
A unique opportunity to see weavers and looms in action, producing the refined “soprarizzo” velvet, used for the sumptuous garments of wealthy aristocrats, with a shimmering color and resembling bas-reliefs, and to experience a fabric made using ancient techniques.
Natural wine tasting in an abandoned monastery
Take the ferry with Luana to the small island of San Michele. Here lies an abandoned monastery where monks once hosted pilgrims, who gratefully donated a vine. They would then produce natural wine. This tradition is still alive! Stroll through the small hidden vineyard surrounded by the arches and walls of the monastery. In a convivial yet somehow ancient atmosphere, enjoy a sensory tasting of natural, ancestral, deep, and flavorful wine in this abandoned monastery.
Accommodation at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Guided Tour of Chioggia with Daniela
A walk through the historic center and alleys, admiring the canals that surround the city where the important fishing fleet docks, a visit to shops selling fishing nets and gear to learn the skilled use of the equipment at sea; entry into some artisan workshops where skilled hands still work wood, reproducing “bragozzi,” “brìcole,” or painting sails, weaving nets, and molding pipes from clay. You’ll cross the threshold of the historic “pescheria al minuto” (retail fish market) and the wholesale fish market square with the famous auction hall. An exciting journey among the people and ancient arts, amidst the characteristic dialect chatter and daily routines. An absolutely unmissable life experience.
Accommodation at the hotel, dinner on your own, and overnight stay.
Guided tour of a local rice field and mill, with a culinary workshop dedicated to the prestigious PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) rice from the Po Delta
Discover the rice cultivation process, from planting to harvest. Po Delta rice is a certified high-quality local product, grown in soils characterized by high salinity and mineral fertility. Go birdwatching and look for herons. With Elisa, try some typical rice-based recipes and be guided in a tasting of rice-based delicacies, including cookies, desserts, and beer.
Lunch at a local restaurant
Cooking workshop and dinner at a local restaurant
Immerse yourself in the world of Italian cuisine with an expert chef. Discover fine wines in the waters beneath the stilt house. Prepare fresh pasta and authentic Venetian tiramisu together. Afterwards, enjoy a dinner with the dishes you prepared during the course.
Accommodation at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Bicycle Tour in the Po Delta
Cycle below sea level, immerse yourself in the beauty of forests, valleys, and canals between the Adige and the Po di Levante, where wild nature blends with the ancient culture of “vallicoltura” (wetland farming). Through historic “casoni” and fishing valleys, you will feel the love and dedication of the people for this land, which constantly faces the challenge of water and earth. The flight of herons and the sound of ducks will remind you of the extraordinary coexistence between humans and nature in this unique place. It’s an excursion that touches the heart and makes you reflect on the beauty and fragility of this special ecosystem.
Boat Trip to ‘The Island of Love and the Bacucco Oasis’
Take a plunge into the liquid landscape surrounding the Goro lighthouse and the Island of Love: aboard a silent boat, let yourself be lulled between the fresh waters of the Po River merging with the sea and the brackish waters of the Bacucco Lagoon. Observing the evolving coastline, marked by the Old Lantern, a 150-year-old lighthouse now immersed among the reeds, you will navigate through an extraordinary ecosystem. In the brackish areas of the Bacucco Lagoon, thousands of birds coexist with the activities of fishermen who cultivate mussels and clams in one of the most precious natural areas of the Park.
Accommodation at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport
The itinerary of the trip may undergo small changes due to force majeure, weather conditions, or organizational adjustments.
At the time of trip confirmation – upon reaching the minimum number of participants – any relevant changes and/or updates will be communicated.
A local tour guide will accompany you throughout the entire trip.
Lunch with fish-based dishes on board along the Riviera del Brenta
1 private cooking lesson
8 days- 7 Nights
4* HOTELS OR SIMILAR WITH BREAKFAST
PARTICIPANTS FROM 6 TO 12
3 nights in a 4-star hotel in the center of Padua with sweet and savory breakfast
1 night in a 4-star hotel in the center of Venice with sweet and savory breakfast
3 nights in a Venetian Villa on the Po Delta with sweet and savory breakfast
Guided tour of a rice field and rice mill in the Po Delta, including a culinary workshop
Local and environmental guides for each visit indicated in the program
Boat excursion on the Brenta Riviera with seafood lunch onboard
Motorboat excursion on the Po Delta
Cooking lesson in a restaurant on the Po Delta with a chef
Experiential wine and local product tasting in Venice
Screen printing workshop in a historic printing house in Venice
Entrance tickets to the attractions included in the tour itinerary (Botanical Garden, Anatomical Theatre, and 2 Venetian Villas along the Riviera)
E-bike excursion along the Sile River
1 lunch at a restaurant with traditional local dishes
1 gourmet dinner at a restaurant with traditional local dishes
4 dinners at a restaurant with traditional local dishes
Bicycle rental
Welcome aperitif
A local tour guide will accompany the group throughout the entire trip (fluent in Italian and English)
Arrival and departure flights to/from Italy
Internal transfers will be quoted at the time of booking
Possible recommended activities during free time
Single room supplement
Wine and alcoholic beverages during lunches and dinners
Other meals not indicated in the program
Personal expenses (e.g., bar service, concierge, laundry, tips, etc.)
“All Risks” travel insurance (available as an extra upon booking)
City tax – mandatory to pay on site
All additional costs due to unforeseen circumstances not attributable to our organization (e.g., flight cancellations, fare increases, strikes, or other events and natural disasters, emergency evacuations, etc.)
Anything not specifically included under the “The Package Includes” clause
The booking must be made at least 15 days before the trip departure date.
Payment is to be made via bank transfer in the following manner:
20% Down payment upon booking confirmation
80% Final payment due 30 days prior
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Via Esperanto 2 – 11100 Aosta
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Via Bassi 60 – 35131 Padova
Ph. +39.0498256495
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Kamelion by Openmind Travel partecipa a:
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Regione del Veneto
Kamelion è un progetto
Openmind Travel Srl
Sede legale
Via Esperanto 2 – 11100 Aosta
Sede operativa
Via Bassi 60 – 35131 Padova
Ph. +39.0498256495
welcome@openmindtravel.it
P.IVA 05236340286
PEC:pec@pec.openmindtravel.it
Kamelion by Openmind Travel
partecipa a:
Progetto finanziato con il POC
Regione del Veneto
