Battelli del Brenta

Boat trips programs 2004 for individuals

from the 3rd April to the 31st October

Confidential Tariffs for Travel Agents and Tour Operators, here

Special Tour A/1
day boat trip, historical route Venice-Padova - Saturdays

08.30 a.m. boarding at Venice-S.Marco , Riva degli Schiavoni in front of Caserma Cornoldi near Hotel Metropole. Navigation towards the Brenta Riviera

09.10 a.m. boarding at Fusina, on request; navigation along the Brenta Riviera, crossing of the lock of Moranzani ; view of the raising of the water level; during the navigation illustration of the Villas along the canal , including Villa "La Malcontenta"

stop at Oriago to visit Villa Gradenigo ; navigation among villages, locks and swing bridges ; stop at Mira to visit Villa Widmann or Villa Barchessa Valmarana; crossing of the locks of Mira and Dolo, view of the raising of the water level

stop at Dolo to visit the Old Mills of the 16th century,

optional lunch in Dolo or free time for packed lunch; boarding and navigation to Strà, stop for the optional visit to Villa Pisani

Boarding and navigation, crossing of the locks of Strà and Noventa Padovana; view of the raising of the water level, navigation along the course of the ancient Venetian burchielli of the 18th century, passing in front of Villa Giovannelli in Noventa Padovana

Navigation to Padua to the historical Scalinata del Portello the old river harbour or as far as Porte Contarine the heart of the historical city; end of navigation about 7.00 p.m.

Tour A/4
Day boat trip, navigation Venice- Strà - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

08.50 a.m. boarding at Venice, St.Mark's Square-Riva degli Schiavoni, at the landing stage in front of Chiesa della Pietà;

navigation along the Brenta Riviera; explanation of the Villas along the canal;

crossing of the lock of Moranzani; view of the raising of the water level

stop to visit Villa Foscari "La Malcontenta"; stop at Oriago for optional lunch;

stop at Mira to visit Villa Widmann or Villa Barchessa Valmarana; boarding and navigation

Crossing of the lock of Mira and navigation among villas, villages, locks and swing bridges;

Crossing of the lock of Dolo; view of the raising of the water level

arrival at Stra, optional visit to Villa Pisani;

On request, transfer by coach to P.le Boschetti the bus terminal in Padua, arrival about 6.00 p.m.

Special Tour B/1
Day boat trip, historical route Padova-Venice Saturdays and Sundays

08.10 a.m. boarding at Padova at the landing stage of Porte Contarine, the historical centre of the city or 08.30 a.m. at Scalinata del Portello the old river harbour of the city and navigation to Venice along the course of the ancient Venetian burchielli of the 18th century, passing in front ofVilla Giovanelli in Noventa Padovana

Crossing of the locks of Noventa Padovana and Strà, view of the change of the water level;

arrival at Strà and optional visit toVilla Pisani;

navigation to Dolo to visit the Old Mills of the 16th century,

Stop at Dolo at a restaurant for optional lunch;

Boarding and crossing the lock of Dolo, view of the change of the water level.

Navigation among villages and swing bridges;

crossing of the lock of Mira, view of the change of the water level; during the navigation illustration of the Villas along the canal

Stop at Mira to visit Villa Widmann or Villa Barchessa Valmarana. Stop at Oriago to visit Villa Gradenigo

Explanation of the Villas along the canal, including "La Malcontenta". Crossing of the lock of Moranzani, view of the change of the water level. Arrival at Fusina about 6.00 p.m. or at Venice-S. Marco or Tronchetto about 7.00 p.m.

Tour B/2
Day boat trip, navigation Strà-Venice - Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays

(on request at 08.00 a.m., transfer by coach from P.le Boschetti the bus terminal in Padua to Strà-Villa Pisani )

08.45 a.m.- meeting at Strà for the optional visit to Villa Pisani;

boarding and explanation of the Villas along the canal, crossing of the lock of Dolo; navigation among villas, villages and swing bridges; crossing of the lock of Mira

stop at Mira to visit Villa Widmann or Villa Barchessa Valmarana; boarding and navigation,

stop at a restaurant for optional lunch; boarding and navigation

visit to Villa Foscari "La Malcontenta", navigation to Venice; arrival about 6.30/7.00 p.m. End of services.

Tour G/1
Half day boat trip, navigation Dolo - Venice - Sundays

2.00 p.m. meeting in Dolo

boarding and navigation among villas, villages and swing bridges; crossing of the locks of Dolo and Mira

stop at Mira to visit Villa Widmann or Villa Barchessa Valmarana,

stop at Oriago to visit Villa Gradenigo;

during the navigation illustration of the Villas along the canal , including "La Malcontenta"

arrival at Fusina about 6.00 p.m. or at Venice Piazza S. Marco or Tronchetto about 7.00 p.m.

Rates for individuals from the 3rd April to the 31st October 2004
Seat Reservation Is Necessary

Tour A/1, A/4, B/1, B/2 per person, adult rate	Euro 62,00
Tour A/4, B/1, B/2 per person, from 12nd July to 31st August	Euro 51,00
Tour G/1 per person, adult rate	Euro 42,00
From 6 to 17 years old per person	Euro 36,00
Infants free optional lunch, fish menu	Euro 24,00

The above rates include:

navigation

guide

entrance-fees to Villa Gradenigo (or Villa Malcontenta) and Villa Widmann or Villa Barchessa Valmarana

entrance-fees to Villa Pisani are not included; Villa Pisani is free for the citizens of E.C. under 18 and over 65 on production of an identity document., Entrance-fees to Villa Pisani cost Euro 5,00

Optional fish menu of Euro 24,00 foresees a starter with a seafood salad ; two "bits" of two different first courses with fish; a second course of baked mixed fish with vegetables; home made dessert and beverages.

Please note that the navigation is one way only. Our guests are free to choose when and how to go back. The main means of transportation are:
- buses ( they run frequently it takes about 1 hour Venice to Padua)
- trains (departures every 30 minutes, it takes about 20 minutes to Padua)

Payment (to complete after reception from our office of a booking confirmation)

By credit Card: VISA o Mastercard:

authorization can be sent by e-mail or by fax; please include the name of the credit card holder, Birth date, number and expiration date.

By postal order to:

Antoniana Servizi srl - via Porciglia 34 - 35121 PADOVA
please remember your name, the excursion date, the number of people participating and eventual optional lunches.

By Bank Draft to:

Banca Antoniana Popolare Veneta, Ag. Centrale 59 di Padova , Piazzetta Turati 17
IBAN code: IT04X0504000000001215931799C (as confirmation send us please copy of the Bank Draft by fax)

Terms and Conditions in italian only

1. I contratti di viaggio di cui al presente programma si intendono regolati dalla legge n. 1084 del 27/12/1977 (CCV), nonchè dal DL 111/1995. La responsabilità della società non può in nessun caso eccedere i limiti previsti dalla legge citata. L'accettazione della prenotazione è subordinata alla disponibilità dei posti e si intende perfezionata con la conferma e con il pagamento del saldo.
2. L'Organizzatore si riserva la facoltà di modificare o annullare il viaggio in caso di forza maggiore. L'Organizzazione può ugualmente annullare il contratto senza indennità quando il numero minimo dei viaggiatori (35 persone) previsto nei programmi non sia raggiunto. I posti non sono numerati. Non trattandosi di un servzio di trasporto pubblico di linea, ma di un pacchetto di viaggio regolato e diffuso si sensi della L.R. 44 del 30.12.97, la prenotazione è obbligatoria.
3. La mancata partenza dei battelli, dovuta a ragione tecnica o comunque a cause di forza maggiore indipendenti dalle volontà dell'Organizzatore, dà diritto al solo rimborso del costo del viaggio pagato. L'organizzatore non può essere ritenuto responsabile per la chiusura improvvisa ed imprevista delle Ville in programma così come per ritardi o interruzioni di viaggio provocati da problemi inerenti le manovredi apertura delle Conche o dei ponti dipendenti dalla pubblica amministrazione o da ordinanze improvvise di chiusura della navigazione.
4. Non è ammesso il trasporto di animali se non chiusi in gabbia; non è consentito il trasporto di bagaglio se non piccolo borse a mano; non è consentito l'uso di materiale fotografico all'interno delle Ville. L'organizzatore non risponde degli oggetti personali lasciati a bordo durante le soste.
5. Al momento della conferma del viaggio va versato il saldo della prenotazione. In caso di rinuncia al viaggio verranno applicate le seguenti penali: - 50% se la disdetta avviene fino a 15 giorni prima della partenza del viaggio - 75% se la disdetta avviene fino a 7 giorni prima della partenza del viaggio; intera quota di viaggio dopo tale termine o in caso di mancata presentazione
6. Per ogni eventuale controversia, sarà competente il Foro di Padova.

Organizzazione Tecnica: Antoniana Servizi srl di Padova - via Porciglia 34 - Tel-049.8760233 - Fax 049.8763410 - http://antoniana.it. Polizza Assicurativa La Fondiaria n. 620.489399.83 - Autorizzazione Provincia di Padova prot. 75900del 13.11.98. Programma comunicato alla Provincia di Padova in data 08.11.2001 e redatto in conformità della L.R.44 del 30.12.97