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  • 'LA DOLCE VITA'

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    Cruising in Italy

    The Canals, Lagoons and Islands of Venice, and the River Brenta

    Cruise area map
    (Click to enlarge)

    • 6 GUESTS
    • 3 CREW
    • 1 DOUBLE SUITE, 2 TWIN OR DOUBLE STATEROOMS, ALL WITH PRIVATE EN-SUITE BATHROOM
    • 6 GOOD QUALITY BICYCLES
    • LARGE OPEN SUN DECK
    • AIR CONDITIONING
    La Dolce Vita Barge
    This pretty barge’s unique cruise not only visits Venice's well known and lesser known attractions but also encompasses the outer islands of Torcello, Burano and Murano, as well as cruising the unknown and beautiful, canalised Brenta River. La Dolce Vita is a charming 6 passenger vessel with a crew of three, and she is the only hotel barge cruising this unique route. The lagoon surrounding Venice, the Venice Lido beach, Hemingway's influence and the fabulous villas on the River Brenta all compliment the attractions of Venice itself where one could spend at least 6 months enjoying the amazing Renaissance architecture before even venturing inside some of the buildings to discover the works of Canaletto, Tintoretto, and many other Italian masters.
    Extensive research has been done in order to create an itinerary that promises a truly fantastic cruise aboard Italy's first hotel barge. Venice of course is a jewel in the crown of the Venetian lagoon and the cruise route is a mixture of canal and river following the ancient trade routes used by the Romans and the early Mediterranean settlers before them. As well as the incredible delights of Venice itself (whose history can be traced back over 2000 years—some architectural features dating even from the Byzantian era) the additional opportunity afforded by hotel barge travel becomes obvious as you create your own schedule, oblivious to the hustle and bustle of other visitors to Venice. In 2010 3 Night Charter Cruises are available upon request—please e-mail us.
    2010 PRICES (USD) VALUE SEASON REGULAR SEASON
    Stateroom per guest $3,790 $4,190
    Suite per guest $4,290 $4,690
    Single supplement $1,350 $1,550
    Charter for 2 Guests (Honeymoon) $14,000 $15,000
    Charter for 4 guests $16,200 $18,000
    Charter for 5 guests $17,200 $19,000
    Charter for 6 guests $18,200 $20,000

    A child reduction of $300 is applicable for all children aged 0-17 years.

    VALUE SEASON: 04, 11, 18, 25 April; 03, 10, 17, 24 October 2010
    REGULAR SEASON: ALL DATES EXCEPT THOSE ABOVE

    La Dolce Vita Venice Lagoon Cruise highlights may include:

    Casone Zappa, a masterpiece of early 20th century Italian- Liberty style architecture
    The famous Saint Mark’s Square and Byzantine Cathedral
    Veneto – Byzantine styled Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
    Cruise to Murano and the glassworks island
    Villa Pisani, an 18th century masterpiece of Venetian architecture

    La Dolce Vita will also be offering THE FOLLOWING THEME CRUISES FOR CHARTERS ONLY IN 2010. Please contact us for itineraries and availability:

    FAMILY CHARTER CRUISES with children (no supplement— available at any time subject to availability)

    OPERA CRUISES FOR INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS (supplement payable) Opera cruise includes the Gondola Tour with Singer, private Tour of La Fenice Theatre and Opera Tickets for the Upper or Dress Circle. If clients prefer tickets in Stalls or Boxes a supplement is payable directly to the Captain once on board. Depending on the departure chosen the Opera will be at either Fenice, Malibran or Arena Theatres. These details may be subject to change—please contact us for further details.

    REGATTA CHARTER CRUISES (supplement payable) for the Vogalonga, Regatta Storica and Regatta Fiorita Festivals (contact us for full details)

    PICK-UP: 5pm at the Hotel Villa Goetzen in Dolo, just 20 mins away from Venice by road taxi.
    DROP-OFF: Hotel Villa Goetzen, Dolo, or Marco Polo airport by agreement.

    CRUISES START ON SUNDAY AND END ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY


    TO CONTACT US
    Phone: +33 563 02 87 04, Fax: +33 563 02 24 11
    Phone (Toll-Free from USA + Canada): 1-800-688-0245
    Email: info@bargecompany.com
    Web: www.bargecompany.com

    The Barge Cruise Company Ltd, 501 Chemin Lacoste, 82170 Grisolles, FRANCE