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Barging in Venice & The Veneto
7 Days / 6 Nights from £1,795 Non-Exclusive Group Tour · Relaxed Pace · St Mark's Square · Islands Of The Veneto Follow a unique journey from the romantic lagoons of Venice to the stately manor houses along the Brenta River. With a maximum capacity of just six guests, La Dolce Vita offers personal service and a typical Venetian décor. Fully air-conditioned and heated, with a spacious sun deck, the barge offers year round cruising in the temperate climate of the Adriatic coast.
Day 1 To Venice: Morning flight from London Gatwick to Venice with British Airways. Transfer to La Dolce Vita and cruise to the Fort of Sant' Andrea, an ancient Venetian artillery base. Enjoy a welcome dinner aboard. (D)
Day 3 To Murano: Cruise to San Francesco del Deserto island this morning and on to San Lazzaro degli Armeni, home to one of Venice's most interesting libraries, with manuscripts dating back to the 7th century. Continue to the island of Murano, best known for its glass and crystal making. (B, L, D) Day 4 To San Giorgio: This morning, visit a glassblowing workshop in Murano before taking a tour of the Grand Canal aboard a water taxi. This afternoon take a tour of St Mark's Square, with visits to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Cathedral. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B, L, D) Day 5 To Dolo: Leaving San Giorgio this morning, the barge will cruise up the River Brenta to Villa Widnamm, a typical Venetian villa with wonderful frescos. Afternoon cruise to Dolo. (B, L, D)
La Dolce Vita
Day 6 Padua: Travel further up the River Brenta this morning to Stra, visiting the Villa Pisani. Continue to Padua for a tour of the Gothic city, including a visit to the Cappella Degli Scrovegni, a chapel famous for its Giotto frescoes. Evening farewell dinner in Padua. (B, L, D) Day 7 To London: This morning you will be transferred back to Venice. Continue to the airport and return to London Gatwick with British Airways. (B) This cruise also operates in reverse and, due to the nature of barging, the direction of each departure is only confirmed 2 weeks prior to departure. Please contact Cox & Kings for
further details. Extension: Should you wish to extend your stay in Venice, please contact Cox & Kings for more information. Please note: The cruise itinerary is subject to change due to weather, varying water levels and lock passage. Important Booking Note: Cox & Kings is acting as an agent on behalf of European Waterways, and their booking terms and conditions will apply. Please contact Cox & Kings for details.
2008 DEPARTURE DATES
Out (Sun) 06 Apr 13 Apr 20 Apr 27 Apr 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun 06 Jul 13 Jul Rtn (Sat) 12 Apr 19 Apr 26 Apr 03 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31 May 07 Jun 14 Jun 21 Jun 28 Jun 05 Jul 12 Jul 19 Jul Out (Sun) 20 Jul 27 Jul 03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct Rtn (Sat) 26 Jul 02 Aug 09 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 30 Aug 06 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Sep 04 Oct 11 Oct 18 Oct 25 Oct 01 Nov
LA DOLCE VITA - VENICE
Code NON-EXCLUSIVE GROUPS
Departures on or between
Prices in GBP£'s per person sharing a twin bedded room
No of nights 06 Apr to 27 Apr to 13 Jul to 24 Aug to 19 Oct to 20 Apr 08 06 Jul 08 17 Aug 08 12 Oct 08 26 Oct 08 Single Supp
RBV
La Dolce Vita - Venice & The Veneto
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1795
1995
1795
1995
1795
750 *
Additional Information & Supplements
Meal Basis: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner N = No Meals. Minimum 2 pax required to operate a departure. Prices based on a Stateroom Cabin. Supplements per person to upgrade to a Suite (twin share) are: 06 Apr to 20 Apr £250, 27 Apr to 06 Jul £300, 13 Jul to 17 Aug £250, 24 Aug to 12 Oct £300, 19 Oct to 26 Oct £250. *High Season Single Room Supplement. UK Departures on or between the following dates:- RBV: 27 Apr to 6 Jul £ 900, 24 Aug to 12 Oct £ 900 Please note that the barges can be exclusively chartered by groups, please contact Cox & Kings for details of prices and availability.
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TRAINS & CRUISES
BARGING IN BURGUNDY / BARGING IN VENICE & THE VENETO
Day 2 To Burano: This morning, La Dolce Vita follows the picturesque coast of Sant' Erasmo island before arriving in Torcello, thought to be the first island of the lagoon to be colonised, around 2,000 years ago. Visits include the beautiful Veneto-Byzantine cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Continue to cruise along the Siloncello canal to Burano, and visit the Lace Museum. (B, L, D)
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