Sailing in Bragozzo along the lagoon of Venice gives unique emotions. It is surrounded by spectacular scenery, natural environment and fascinating that leads far beyond the classic stereotype of Venice.
The islands of the lagoon reveal the imprint of their secular history, through small settlements, fortifications, ancient monasteries and the characteristic ' bilancioni ' fishermen, as well as the ancient waterways of the Republic of Venice.
The Bragozzo is the most famous boat of the Adriatic Sea, the name comes from the greek ' bragos ' (mud). Already from 16TH century it is used as a Venice lagoon fishing boat.
9.30 am departure from Forte Marghera (Mestre), navigation in the shallow waters of the northern lagoon to Mazzorbo, observation of the landscape of fishing nets in the salt marshes, of methods of sorting fish, flora and fauna typical of the lagoon 10.30 am landing at Mazzorbo island, visit of the winery vineyard ' Venissa ' example of walled gardens, then strolling to Burano , walking among the colorful houses up to Piazza Galuppi.
12.30 boarding in the Boat and sailing to San Francesco del Deserto, tasting food typical Veneto's products, aboard the Bragozzo boat.
15:00 guided tour of the Franciscan monastery of the island of San Francesco del Deserto 15:45 boarding and coasting along the island of St. Erasmus, among orchards and vineyards 17.00 way back to the point of departure