A journey into the most poetic and remote part of the lagoon, where Venice rediscovers its original spirit.
We set sail whilst the city still slumbers in the morning light. The solemn architecture of St Mark’s Square stands out against the water with a quiet grandeur: the Bell Tower watches over from above, the Basilica glitters with stone and gold, and the Doge’s Palace is reflected like a mirage.
A little further on, the island of San Giorgio Maggiore emerges with perfect Palladian harmony, suspended between sky and sea.
The route continues towards Sant’Erasmo, the fertile and tranquil island where the Serenissima cultivated its secret garden. Neat fields, low banks, vegetable gardens lapped by the water: a rural landscape of surprising purity.
Then Burano appears. A burst of colour. Vivid façades, half-open windows, dancing reflections and the tranquil rhythm of an island that preserves the ancient art of lace-making.
Finally, San Francesco del Deserto: cypress trees, monastic silence, an almost unreal stillness. Here, the lagoon seems to hold its breath.
This is no ordinary boat trip. It is the Venice that few know.
The tour lasts 4 hours and can be booked either with a departure at 9 am and return at 1 pm, or with a departure at 3 pm and return at 7 pm.
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