Bike & Boat Boat tour Padua > Oriago (bike rental included)

• 8.00 a.m.: embarkation in Padua at the historical 1500’s Burchiello’s Stairway at Portello, ancient river port of the city and cruise towards Venice;
• cruising along the original course of the old Venetian burchielli of the 18th century, passing in front of the gorgeous and suggestive Villa Giovanelli at Noventa Padovana;
• passing through Noventa Padovana and Stra Locks with descent of the water level;
• 9.20 am: arrival in Stra and visit tour of the frescoed rooms of Villa Pisani, an imposing Villa surrounded by a monumental Park, one of the most beautiful in Italy with its long pool and grand Stables;
• embarkation and navigation towards Dolo with illustration during the cruise of the different Villas seen from the river;
• passing through Dolo Lock with descent of the water level;
• cruising continues towards Mira, amongst villas, villages and swing bridges and illustration during the cruise of the various Villas seen from the river;
• passing through Mira Lock with descent of the water level;
• stop at Villa Widmann for the internal guided tour;
• embarkation and cruise towards Oriago;
• 1.15 p.m.: arrival in Oriago at the restaurant “Il Burchiello” and pick-up of the rented bikes;
• optional lunch or free time;
• end of navigation services.

Please note:
– for those who wish to book the lunch, “Il Burchiello” Restaurant supplies a secure bike parking area;
– click here to view some suggested cycling routes from Oriago (detailed routes and GPS coordinates will be sent when booking);
– for those interested, it is possible to ride to Villa Foscari, the famous Palladian Villa known as La Malcontenta, on the Riviera del Brenta, and meet the boat guide at 3.00 p.m.: for visiting the Villa, the extra charge is of € 12.00 per person, payable on spot.
– the rented bike will be delivered at the Oriago restaurant at 1:15 p.m. and must be returned by 6.30 p.m.;
– to return to Padua at the end of the day, you can take the ACTV bus 53E, Venice to Padua line.