|
|
Group Rates 2025 - Boat Trips along the Brenta Canal
from March to November
The passenger boat operator "I Battelli del Brenta®" (The boats of the Brenta Canal) provides enjoyable guided cruise along the Brenta Canal visiting some of the Venetian Villas, summer residences of the 16th century, with stops at the monumental palaces with its legendary frescoes. The company "I Battelli del Brenta" has many boats carrying from 70 to 135 passengers and romantic "Burci", restored wooden old barges.
A charming cruise, through nine swing bridges and five locks real "water lifts", allowing the descending of an almost 10-metre high water slope between Venice and Padua. The guided excursions usually consist in boat trips from Venice to Padua (Venezia, Fusina, Malcontenta, Oriago, Mira, Dolo, Strà, Padova) or from Padua to Venice (Padova, Strà, Dolo, Mira, Oriago, Malcontenta, Fusina, Venezia); visit to the Villa Widmann or Barchessa Valmarana of Mira, to the Villa Foscari Malcontenta, to the Villa Pisani of Strà and the guide; lunch is optional; other Tours include the Venetian Lagoon. Some Tours include departure or arrival in the historical centre of Padua at the old fluvial port "Portello" with its Steps of the 16th century.
Confidential Tariffs for Travel Agents in the Operators Area
Please note: dual rates are for midweek (Tue-Fri) / weekend (Sat-Sun and holidays)
Tour |
Length |
Rates |
Itinerary |
Schedule |
Included services |
Passeggiate in battello |
60 min. |
€22,00 / €27,00 |
internal stretches of the itinerary Paduaa-Malcontenta or vice versa |
about an hour of navigation |
Navigation - Guide |
A |
FD |
€49,00 / €57,00 |
Malcontenta - Stra |
10.10 Malcontenta
17.00 Stra |
Navigation - Guide
Villa Widmann |
A/1 |
FD |
€54,00 / €62,00 |
Malcontenta - Padua |
09.30 Malcontenta
19.00 Padua |
Navigation - Guide
Villa Widmann |
A/2 |
HD |
€42,00 / €47,00 |
Malcontenta - Dolo transfer_bus: Dolo - Stra |
09.30 Malcontenta
13.00 Dolo |
Navigation - Guide
Villa Widmann |
A/2 speciale |
HD |
€38,00 / €43,00 |
Malcontenta - Dolo |
09.30 Malcontenta
13.00 Dolo |
Navigation - Guide
Villa Widmann |
A/3 |
HD |
€38,00 / €43,00 |
Dolo - Padua |
14.30 Dolo
19.00 Padua |
Navigation - Guide |
B |
FD |
€49,00 / €57,00 |
Stra - Malcontenta |
9.15/10.00 Stra
17.00 Malcontenta |
Navigation - Guide
Villa Widmann |
B/1 |
FD |
€54,00 / €62,00 |
Padua - Malcontenta |
08.30 Padus
17.00 Malcontenta |
Navigation - Guide
Villa Widmann |
B/3 |
HD |
€38,00 / €43,00 |
Padua - Dolo |
08.30 Padua
12.30 Dolo |
Navigation - Guide |
C |
FD |
€42,00 / €47,00 |
Dolo - Malcontenta transfer_bus: Stra - Dolo |
10.00 Stra
17.00 Malcontenta |
Navigation - Guide
Villa Widmann |
C/1 speciale |
HD |
€38,00 / €43,00 |
Dolo - Malcontenta |
14.00 Dolo
17.00 Malcontenta |
Navigation - Guide
Villa Widmann |
F speciale |
HD |
€35,00 / €40,00 |
Malcontenta - Mira transfer_bus: Mira - Stra |
9.30 Malcontenta
11.30 Mira
12.00 Stra |
Navigation - Guide
Villa Widmann |
G |
HD |
€35,00 / €40,00 |
Mira - Malcontenta transfer_bus: Stra - Mira |
13.30 Stra
17.00 Malcontenta
19.00 Venice |
Navigation - Guide
Villa Widmann |
H |
FD |
€33,00 / €39,00 |
Fusina/Chioggia - Venetian Islands and return trip |
09.00 Sottomarina di Chioggia
3 Venice's islands
18.00/19.00 Return |
Navigation |
I |
90 min. |
€22,00 / €27,00 |
Cruise along the inner canals of Padua |
Cruise of 90 min. |
Navigation - Guide |
Laguna by Night |
|
€45,00 |
Fusina
Venice, San Marco
Fusina |
19.00 Fusina
------- Laguna
24.00 Fusina |
Navigation, Guide, Music |
Brenta by Night |
|
€49,00 |
Padua - Dolo - Padua |
18.00 Porte Contarine
20.15 Dolo
23.30 Porte Contarine |
Navigation - Guide
Music |
Padova by Night |
|
€35,00 |
Padua: Porte Contarine -
Bassanello - Porte Contarine |
21.00 Porte Contarine
22.45 Bassanello
00.30 Porte Contarine |
Navigation - Guide
Music |
Piovego by Night |
|
€29,00 |
Padua: Porte Contarine -
Ponte dei Graissi - Porte Contarine |
21.00 Porte Contarine
21.45 Ponte dei Graissi
22.30 Porte Contarine |
Navigation - Guide |
Short Cruises
For groups that do not have much time available we organise short but fascinating boat trips on the Brenta lasting approximately one hour. The boat can be confirmed in the available stretch upon booking; the available stretches include Padua-Strà or vice-versa / Strà-Dolo or vice-versa / Dolo-Mira or vice-versa/ Mira-Oriago or vice-versa / Oriago-Malcontenta or vice-versa Price per person including boat trip € 22,00 midweek / € 27,00 weekend and holidays
|
Tour A
Full day cruise, navigation Malcontenta-Stra
- 9.00 a.m. meeting point in Malcontenta for the optional visit of Villa Foscari La Malcontenta
- or 9.30 a.m. embarkation in Malcontenta;
- navigation amongst villas, villages and swing bridges;
- arrival at Mira Porte and stop for visit to the Villa Widmann;
- passing through the Mira Lock and ascent to the new water level;
- illustration of the various Villas seen from the river;
- passing through the Dolo Lock and ascent to the new water level;
- stop in Mira or in Dolo at the restaurant for booked lunch or free time;
- embarkation and cruise; arrival in Strà and stop for optional visit to the Villa Pisani;
- End of services around 5.30-6.00 p.m.
Price per person, including the boat trip from Malcontenta up to Stra, entrance fees to Villa Widmann and guide € 49,00 midweek / € 57,00 weekend and holidays; supplement for any passengers embarking in Venice € 10,00 per person.
|
Special Tour A/1
Full day cruise, Historical Navigation Malcontenta–Padua
- 9.00 a.m. arrival in Malcontenta for the optional visit of the Villa Foscari La Malcontenta;
- or 9.30 a.m. embarkation in Malcontenta;
- navigation amongst villas, villages and swing bridges;
- arrival at Mira Porte and stop for visit to the Villa Widmann;
- passing through the Mira Lock and ascent to the new water level;
- illustration of the various Villas seen from the river;
- passing through the Dolo Lock and ascent to the new water level;
- stop in Mira or Dolo at the restaurant for booked lunch or free time;
- embarkation and cruise;
- arrival in Strà and stop for optional visit to the Villa Pisani;
- embarkation and navigation; passing through the Stra Lock and ascent to the new water level; cruise along the course of the old Venetian burchielli of the 1700’s;
- passing through the Noventa Padovana Lock and ascent to the new water level;
- pass by the superb Villa Giovanelli at Noventa Padovana; cruise until reaching Padua and arrival at the historical 1500’s Stairways of Portello (ancient landing stage), ancient river port in the historical centre of Padua, around 6.30 – 7.00 pm.
Price per person including boat trip from Malcontenta up to the historical centre of Padua, entrance fees to Villa Widmann and guide € 54,00 midweek / € 62,00 weekend and holidays; supplement for any passengers embarking in Venice € 10,00 per person.
|
Tour A/2
Full day tour, half day cruise, navigation Malcontenta-Dolo
- 9.00 a.m. meeting point in Malcontenta for the optional visit of the Villa Foscari La Malcontenta
- or 9.30 a.m. embarkation in Malcontenta;
- navigation amongst villas, villages and swing bridges;
- arrival at Mira Porte and stop for visit to the Villa Widmann;
- passing through the Mira Lock and ascent to the new water level;
- illustration of the various Villas seen from the river;
- end of navigation around 1.00 p.m. in Dolo;
- stop at the restaurant for booked lunch or free time;
- transfer by own bus up to Stra (10 minutes);
- arrival in Stra and optional visit to the Villa Pisani;
- End of services around 3.00 p.m. or at 4.30/5.00 p.m. if the tour includes lunch.
Price per person including boat trip from Malcontenta to Dolo, entrance fees to Villa Widmann and guide € 42,00 midweek / € 47,00 weekend and holidays; supplement for any passengers embarking in Venice € 10,00 per person.
|
Special Tour A/2
Half day cruise, navigation Malcontenta-Dolo
- 9.00 a.m. meeting point in Malcontenta for the optional visit of the Villa Foscari La Malcontenta
- or 9.30 a.m. embarkation in Malcontenta;
- navigation amongst villas, villages and swing bridges;
- arrival at Mira Porte and stop for visit to the Villa Widmann;
- passing through the Mira Lock and ascent to the new water level;
- illustration of the various Villas seen from the river;
- end of navigation around 1.00 p.m. in Dolo;
- stop at the restaurant for booked lunch, on request.
Price per person including boat trip from Malcontenta to Dolo, entrance fees to Villa Widmann and guide € 38,00 midweek / € 43,00 weekend and holidays, supplement for any passengers embarking in Venice € 10,00 per person.
|
Tour A/3
Half day cruise, navigation Dolo-Padova
- 2.30 p.m. meeting with our guide, embarkation and cruise;
- arrival in Stra and stop for optional visit to the Villa Pisani;
- embarkation and navigation; passing through the Stra Lock and ascent to the new water level; cruise along the course of the old Venetian burchielli of the 1700's;
- passing through the Noventa Padovana Lock and ascent to the new water level;
- pass by the superb Villa Giovanelli at Noventa Padovana; cruise until reaching Padua and arrival at the historical 1500's Stairways of Portello (ancient landing stage), ancient river port in the historical centre of Padua, around 6.30 - 7.00 p.m..
Price per person including boat trip from Dolo to Padua and guide € 38,00 midweek / € 43,00 weekend and holidays.
|
Tour B
Full day cruise, navigation Stra-Malcontenta
- 09.30 or 10.00 a.m. meeting with our guide at Villa Pisani at Stra and optional visit of the Villa,
- embarkation and cruise to Dolo;
- stop at the restaurant for the booked lunch or free time
- embarkation and passing through the Dolo Lock and descent to the new water level;
- cruising continues amongst villas, villages and swing bridges;
- illustration during navigation of the various Villas seen from the river;
- passing through the Mira Lock and descent to the new water level;
- stop for visit to the Villa Widmann;
- embarkation and cruise to Malcontenta;
- illustration of the various Villas seen from the river including "La Malcontenta"
- on request optional visit to the Villa Foscari La Malcontenta;
- services end at Malcontenta around 5.00 p.m. or at 6.00 p.m. after the visit of the Villa.
Price per person including boat trip from Stra to Malcontenta; entrance fees to Villa Widmann and guide, € 49,00 midweek / € 57,00 weekend and holidays ; supplement for any passengers disembarking in Venice € 10,00 p.p.
|
Special Tour B/1
Full day cruise, Historical Navigation Stra-Venice
- 08.30 a.m. embarkation in Padua from the landing stage of the historical 1500's stairways of Portello, ancient river port of Padua;
- start cruising towards Venice along the course of the old Venetian burchielli of the 18th century;
- illustration of the superb Villa Giovanelli at Noventa Padovana;
- passing through the Noventa Padovana Lock and descent to the new water level;
- passing through the Strà Lock and descent to the new water level;
- arrival in Strà and stop for optional visit to the Villa Pisani; embarkation and cruise to Dolo;
- stop at the restaurant for the booked lunch or free time
- embarkation and passing through the Dolo Lock and descent to the new water level;
- cruising continues amongst villas, villages and swing bridges;
- illustration during navigation of the various Villas seen from the river;
- passing through the Mira Lock and descent to the new water level;
- stop for visit to the Villa Widmann;
- embarkation and cruise to Malcontenta;
- illustration of the various Villas seen from the river including "La Malcontenta"
- on request optional visit to the Villa Foscari La Malcontenta;
- services end at Malcontenta around 5.00 p.m. or at 6.00 p.m. after the visit of the Villa.
Price per person including boat trip from the historical centre of Padua to Malcontenta; entrance fees to Villa Widmann and guide, € 54,00 midweek / € 62,00 weekend and holidays; supplement for any passengers disembarking in Venice € 10,00.
|
Tour B/3
Half day cruise, navigation Padua-Dolo
- 08.30 a.m. embarkation in Padua from the landing stage of the historical 1500's stairways of Portello, ancient river port of Padua;
- start cruising towards Venice along the course of the old Venetian burchielli of the 18th century;
- illustration of the superb Villa Giovanelli at Noventa Padovana;
- passing through the Noventa Padovana Lock and descent to the new water level;
- passing through the Stra Lock and descent to the new water level;
- arrival in Stra and stop for optional visit to the Villa Pisani;
- embarkation and cruise to Dolo;
- end of services at Dolo at approximately 12.30 p.m.
- break at the restaurant for booked lunch, on request.
Price per person including boat trip from Padua to Dolo and guide € 38,00 midweek / € 43,00 weekend and holidays.
|
Tour C
Full day tour, half day navigation Dolo-Malcontenta
- 10.00 a.m. meeting with our guide at Villa Pisani at Strà and optional visit to the Villa;
- transfer by own bus to Dolo;
- break at the restaurant for the booked lunch or free time
- 2.00 p.m. embarkation in Dolo;
- navigation amongst villas, villages and swing bridges;
- illustration during navigation of the various Villas seen from the river;
- passing through the Mira Lock and descent to the new water level;
- stop for visit to the Villa Widmann;
- embarkation and cruise to Malcontenta;
- illustration of the various Villas seen from the river including "La Malcontenta"
- on request optional visit to the Villa Foscari La Malcontenta;
- services end at Malcontenta around 5.00 p.m. or at 6.00 p.m. after the visit of the Villa.
Price per person including boat trip from Dolo to Malcontenta; entrance fees to Villa Widmann and guide, € 42,00 midweek / € 47,00 weekend and holidays; supplement for any passengers disembarking in Venice € 10,00 p.p.
|
Special Tour C/1
Half day cruise, navigation Dolo-Malcontenta
- 2.00 p.m. embarkation in Dolo;
- navigation amongst villas, villages and swing bridges;
- illustration during navigation of the various Villas seen from the river;
- passing through the Mira Lock and descent to the new water level;
- stop for visit to the Villa Widmann;
- embarkation and cruise to Malcontenta;
- illustration of the various Villas seen from the river including "La Malcontenta"
- on request optional visit to the Villa Foscari La Malcontenta;
- services end at Malcontenta around 5.00 p.m. or at 6.00 p.m. after the vist of the Villa.
Price per person including boat trip from Dolo to Fusina; entrance fees to Villa Widmann and guide, € 38,00 midweek / € 43,00 weekend and holidays; supplement for any passengers disembarking in Venice € 10,00.
|
Special Tour F
Half day cruise Malcontenta-Mira
- 09.00 a.m. meeting at Malcontenta for the optional visit of Villa Foscari La Malcontenta
- or at 09.45 a.m. for the embarkation without the visit of the Villa;
- illustration of the various villas that can be seen from the river;
- cruising continues amongst villas, villages and swing bridges;
- end of the navigation at Mira Porte and visit of the Villa Widmann;
- 11.00/11.30 a.m. transfer by own bus up to Stra;
- arrival in Strà and optional visit to the Villa Pisani;
- end of the services around 1.00 p.m.
Price per person including boat trip from Malcontenta to Mira, entrance fees to Villa Widmann and guide € 35,00 midweek / € 40,00 weekend and holidays.
|
Tour G
Half day cruise, in the afternoon, navigation Mira-Malcontenta
- 1.30 p.m. meeting with our guide at Villa Pisani at Stra and optional visit to the Villa;
- transfer by own bus; itinerary of the Villas of the Brenta Riviera described up to Mira on the bus
- stop and visit to the Villa Widmann; continuation on the own bus up to Oriago for embarking and cruising amongst villas, villages and swing bridges; illustration of the various Villas seen from the river including "La Malcontenta";
- end of the services around 5.00 p.m. in Malcontenta or at 6.00 p.m. after the visit of the Villa.
Price per person including boat trip from Mira to Malcontenta, entrance fees to Villa Widmann and guide € 35,00 midweek / € 40,00 weekend and holidays; supplement for any passengers disembarking in Venice € 10,00 p.p.. |
Tour H
Cruise to discover the Venetian Islands
- arrival by own bus and embark on boat at Fusina or Sottomarina di Chioggia (NO ZTL area);
- cruise to Murano and visit of an ancient glass furnace;
- stop at Burano, famous for the colours of its houses and its hand made lace; lunch time;
- stop at Torcello, visit to the Cathedral with Byzantine mosaics (entrance-fees is not included);
- back to the place of embarkation
Price per person for the full day boat trip € 33,00 midweek / € 39,00 weekend and holidays; lunch from € 30,00, guide on request; minimun 35 paying people - the boat is not at exclusive use
|
Tour I
90 minutes cruise, along the inner canals of Padua
Embark on boat at the monumental Porte Contarine Lock, in the historical centre and cruise along a charming itinerary along the river between inner canals, flanking the ancient Venetian walls dating back to the Renaissance. The itinerary passes under the bridge of Corso del Popolo flanking the Gardens of the Roman Arena. Cruising continues passing by the former abattoir, dating back to the 19th century by Giuseppe Jappelli, cruising by the 16th century walls, passing by the university citadel up to Portello, the most important river port during the Venetian domination with its beautiful stairway dating back to the 1500' that was depicted in a painting by Canaletto and its magnificent gates in Istria stone. Once again flanking the walls the tour reaches the ancient Bulwark of Castelnuovo. Return trip to the Porte Contarine Lock after approximately 90 minutes. Price per person including boat trip with illustration along the inner canals of Padua € 22,00 midweek / € 27,00 weekend and holidays; supplement for any passengers embarking or disembarking in Noventa Padovana, € 5,00; guide, on request € 150,00. |
Water and Lights, charming night cruise along the inner canals of Padua
An exceptional, fascinating and romantic night boat trip along the inner canals of the city of Padua.
- 9,00 p.m.: embarkation at the Porte Contarine Lock, in the historical centre of Padua, and cruise along a charming itinerary along the river between inner canals, flanking the ancient Venetian walls dating back to the Renaissance. The itinerary passes under the bridge of Corso del Popolo flanking the Gardens of the Roman Arena. Cruising continues passing by the former abattoir, dating back to the 19th century by Giuseppe Jappelli, cruising by the 16th century walls, passing by the university citadel up to Portello, the most important river port during the Venetian domination with its beautiful stairway dating back to the 1500' that was depicted in a painting by Canaletto and its magnificent gates in Istria stone. Once again flanking the walls the tour reaches the ancient Bulwark of Castelnuovo.
The boat's powerful floodlights will light up the monuments that are visible from the river. Viewing the walls, the bastions and the luxuriant vegetation, the boat reaches the old Graissi Bridge where it turns around to go back, along the same way, to Porte Contarine Lock; end of the tour around 10.30 p.m. Price per person including boat trip with illustration along the inner canals of Padua € 30,00 (min. 40 people). On request, for groups with min. 40 people, 90 min. night boat trip from Porte Contarine to Bassanello, passing through the Voltabarozzo Lock, € 32,00 per person or 180 min. tour from Porte Contarine to Bassanello, and back € 35,00
|
General Information
Rates
The above-mentioned rates are for groups of at a least of 25 people. Standard departures are made by grouping at least 35 people, but all trips can be personalised. The entrance to Villa Widmann, if included in the tour, can be replaced by a visit of a similar Villa. All the programs include one person free for the package only (not for lunch) every 25 people paying.
Persons aged 0-5 are free, children from 6 years to 12 years pay € 28.00.
Optional Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to Villa Pisani or Villa Foscari or Barchessa Valmarana are not included in the packages and can be included upon the request of the customer or paid on the spot. The fees for the optional entrance are:
- Villa Pisani € 14,00 + € 1,00 booking fee. Entrance is free for EU residents from 0 to 17 years of age, an identity document will be required. Free entries still need to pay the € 1,00 booking fee.
- Villa Foscari La Malcontenta € 12,00.
Optional Lunch Menus
The lunch is optional, guests can either book lunch. The rates are:
- Meat meal at € 27,00 includes a starter dish; a first course of risotto with seasonal sauce; a second course of roast meat with roast potatoes; dessert; water and wine.
- Fish meal at € 35,00 includes a starter dish with fish salad; a first course of risotto with fish sauce; a second course of grilled or baked fish accompanied by a seasonal vegetables; dessert; water and wine.
Reservations
Please read the Terms and Conditions before submitting your application. You can book our trips and services at our office by telephone, fax or e-mail.
Payment options
Upon our confirmation of the trips, a 25% of the full due amount shall be put down as caution money; the balance shall be paid 5 days prior to the date of departure. You can pay:
Antoniana Servizi srl Unipersonale - via Porciglia 34 - 35121 PADOVA (Italy)
Monte dei Paschi di Siena - Ag. Centrale 59 - Piazzetta Turati 17 - 35121 Padova
International Bank Account Number: IT 49 A 01030 12159 000003179978
BIC / Swift: PASCITM1PD9
NB: Please send us a copy of the bank transfer by email or by fax to + 39 049 8763410; please, put your name, the date of the trip, the number of people and the optional lunches.
Terms and Conditions
1. The trip-contracts are regulated by the law n. 1084 of 27th/12/1977 (CCV) and by the legislative decree 111/1995. The responsibility of the company can never exceed the limits, provided for by the mentioned law. The acceptance of the booking depends on the availability of seats and it is concluded with the confirmation and the balance payment.
2. The society has the power to modify or cancel the trip in circumstances beyond somebody' s control. The society can cancel the contract if the number of travellers (35 people) has not been reached. The seats are not numbered. It is not a public transportation service, but a trip-package, regulated by the regional law 33 of 04.11.2002. As a consequence the reservation is compulsory.
3. The non-departure of the boats due to a technical cause or to circumstances, that don't depend on the will of the society, gives right to repayment of the money, paid by the traveller. The society is not responsible for the unexpected closing of the villas and for the delays or interruptions, due to problems with the opening-manoeuvring of the locks or of the bridges, that depend on the public administration or on unexpected orders of closing.
4. Animals are not allowed on board. Only hand luggage are allowed. It is not allowed to take pictures inside the villas. The society is not responsible for the personal belongings, left on board, during the stops.
5. In case of renunciation, made by members of a booked group, there are the following penalties:
- for changes up to a 10% of booked services, no penalties if changes are communicated at least 5 days before;
- for bigger changes a penalty of 50% of the trip fee, if the renunciation happens 5 days prior the date of departure;
- the complete trip fee after that date or in case of no show.
7. This translation of the regulations is approximate. In case of dispute the Italian regulations are the valid ones. For any dispute the Padua law court has jurisdiction.
Technical Organization:
Antoniana Servizi srl Unipersonale - via Porciglia, 34 - 35121 Padova (Italy) Tel. + 39 049 8760233 Fax + 39 049 8763410 Main Web Site www.antoniana.it e-mail: info@battellidelbrenta.it Insurance Policy UnipolSai n. 157076607 Authorization Padua Province 1550 of reg. del 11.06.2002.
|
|
|