This excursion will show you the south part of the Venetian lagoon, discovering some special and evocative places such as Malamocco, San Pietro in Volta, Portosecco, Pellestrina and Chioggia. Welcome to the world of fishermen. Come on and enjoy the smell of fish!

ITINERARY:

• 8.30 a.m.: boarding on the motor-ship at the landing-stage in Fusina (Ve). Panoramic navigation to CHIOGGIA and landing on the bridge Ponte dell’Unione. In Chioggia we will have am pleasent walk in the typical narrow streets called "calli", going into the fishermens' life with their nets, the boats and the unforgettable fish smell. We will reach Vigo Square, where the pillar with the Venetian-Byzantine capital dating back to the 12th century and the winged lion on its top show the historical and cultural connection with the City of Venice. We will visit St. Mary's Cathedral dating back to the 11th century but rebuilt in 1674 following a plan by Baldassarre Longhena, after a great fire. Next to the cathedral you will see the ancient belltower dating back to the 14th century.
• 1.00 p.m.: our bord kitchen will serve you a typical venetian lunch based on fish with the following menù: aperitif: Bellini, hors-d'ouvre: shrimps and pickled anchovies, first course: Fusilli alla Marinara (pasta with seafood), main course: mixed fried fish, vegetables in season, wine and water, fruit, coffee, cover and service.
• 2.30 p.m.: stop at SAN PIETRO IN VOLTA, where we are going to have an historical walk among the typical narrow streets and the sea wall called “murazzi”, protecting the lagoon from the Adriatic Sea. Panoramic navigation along the coast-line of Pellestrina and the Lido to the heart of the Serenissima Republic of Venice. Arrival on the SAINT GEORGE ISLAND, once known as the Island of the Cypresses. Visit to St. Georg's Church, masterpiece of the religious architecture created by Andrea Palladio. The church was started in 1566 and completed by Simon Sorella in 1610, after Palladio's death. The church resembles Palladio’s Church of Redeemer. The inside has the form of a Latin cross with three aisles preserves masterpieces created by Jacopo da Bassano, Palma il Giovane and Carpaccio. The presbytery owns two beautiful Tintoretto’s paintings: “The Last Supper” and “The fall of the manna”, which surround the wonderful marble altar created by Gerolamo Campagna.
• 5.00 p.m.: panoramic view of St. Mark's basin and navigation along the Giudecca Canal Entering where we will adimire some of the most beautiful churches of Venice, among them: The Redeemer's Church, The Church of the Spinters, San Giorgio Maggiore and the impressive Basilica of the Salute.
• 6.00 p.m.: Arrival in Fusina, disembarking and end of the services.

The price includes: navigation, lunch on board, and our tour leader.

The price doesn’t include: tickets and everything not mentioned in the programme.

Children: 0/5 years old are free on board; lunch 25,00 € p.p.; 6/12 years old 40,00 € p.p.; only navigation 30,00 € p.p.

N.B.: BUS LIMITED TRAFFIC ZONE (VENICE ZTL) – BUS FEES: please, see www.veniceztl.net

Entrance fees must be paid on spot.