Silver presents “La Dolce Vita”, a 6 days luxury cruise through the magic Venetian lagoon. “La Dolce Vita” is an exclusive way to explore Venice, the islands of Torcello, Burano and Murano, as well as the wildlife resorts of the Southern Venetian Lagoon.
Inspired by the French canal barging experience, the owners of Silver developed the cruise to fulfil the expectations of the highest demanding customers. Besides the rich itinerary, the cruise’s highlights are the menu’s served and illustrated aboard by an experienced chef, as well as the selection of local wines served at each meal.
A crew of 3 -captain, chef and hostess- will be at the service of the 6 guests during the entire cruise, making “La Dolce Vita” a different and deeper experience of Venetian lifestyle.
Sunday, Day 1
Malcontenta – Casone Zappa in the South Lagoon
Guests are met at the appointed Hotel Meeting Point in Mira at 4 PM and escorted to La Dolce Vita for a Prosecco welcome. After a short 2 hours cruise along the Brenta river, La Dolce Vita will descent into the peaceful Venetian lagoon to take you for dinner in front of Casone Zappa, a masterpiece of early 20th century Italian Liberty style architecture.
Monday, Day 2
Casone Zappa – Lido
This morning we visit the hunting and fishing resorts in the wilderness of the South Lagoon aboard of a small boat. After lunch we sail to Pellestrina island and then to Lido island, where we moor in front of Villa Laguna Hotel, with a breath-taking view of the Giudecca Canal and Basin of Saint Mark. During navigation along the Lido island it is possible for you to ride a bicycle for about 10 km on the island itself. It is also possible to go to the beach, go shopping, or visit the famous historical hotels Excelsior and Des Bains, where movie stars stay during the Venetian Film Festival. Dinner at Villa Laguna Restaurant.
Tuesday, Day 3
Venice - Torcello
Short cruise around San Giorgio island and arrival in Venice. Guided tour to historical Venice: Saint Mark Cathedral and the Doge’s Palace. Gondola tour through the inner canals and under the Bridge of Sights is possible upon request with extra charge. Time for shopping or further visits in the early afternoon, before our afternoon cruise. Sailing past the Fort of Sant’Andrea, the base of ancient Venetian artillery defence, La Dolce Vita hugs the coast of Sant’Erasmo, Venice orchard and vegetable garden, to reach Torcello island in the North Lagoon, where we moor for dinner.
Wednesday, Day 4
Torcello – Burano
In the morning we walk on Torcello, the first island of the lagoon to be colonised 2000 years ago. We see the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, a beautiful example of Veneto-Byzantine style. We move on to Burano for a walk thought the colourful streets of the island and a visit to the Museum of the Lace. In the afternoon we slowly sail on to Murano to moor and have dinner.
Thursday, Day 5
Murano – Venice
We visit a Glass workshop to see the glass blowing process which made Murano famous worldwide. Later in the morning La Dolce Vita sails further on to Venice, where a boat taxi takes us for a tour of the Grand Canal. In the early afternoon you can choose between a guided tour of art museums or free time for shopping, before leaving the lagoon to start the ascent of river Brenta. Dinner moored in Mira on the Brenta.
Friday, Day 6
Mira - Stra
Further ascent of river Brenta to Stra, where we plan a guided tour of Villa Pisani, an 18th century masterpiece of Venetian architecture with fresco’s from Tiepolo. A short afternoon cruise closes the week for the farewell dinner aboard moored in Dolo.
Saturday, Day 7
Dolo
After breakfast we transfer you to the Hotel Meeting Point in Mira.
