Villa Foscari (La Malcontenta) Tours and Activities

Discover a different side of Venice away from the crowds on this 4-hour bike tour through the countryside. Travel outside the city with a guide and small group to cycle through charming villages and along beautiful country roads. Follow the Brenta River, passing historic estates like Villa Foscari in Malcontenta and the former summer homes of the Venetian Doges, and soak up local culture with a lunch stop in the town of Doro.

The Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio designed villas that shape luxury architecture even now and his work around Venice and Vicenza holds UNESCO World Heritage status. This private tour lets you visit three of the finest—La Malcontenta, Villa Emo, and Villa Barbaro—and look at privately-owned Villa Cornaro from outside. Your chauffeur will provide general information as you travel, but visits to the mansions are self-guided.

Into the royal 16th century, an incredible full-day tour from Venice. The City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of Veneto have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. These marvellous villas designed by the architect Andrea Palladio can be visited with a professional guide who can tell you what makes these 16th-century structures so surprisingly contemporary. You will then get to do some wine tasing. An Option to add a leisurely lunch in the countryside for the full-day experience. City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of Veneto have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.

A magical experience along the Brenta Riviera. 08.45: meeting of the participants in Villa Pisani di Stra (VE). Boarding will follow on the private boat and exclusively for navigation on the Brenta canal. Stop in Dolo and walk in the characteristic coastal village. 12.30: Optional lunch in a typical restaurant. The optional visit to Villa Barchessa Valmarana or Villa Widmann will follow. Once in Malcontenta, you will have the opportunity to optionally visit the wonderful Villa Foscari "La Malcontenta". 5.30 pm: A reserved transport will bring you back to Stra for the end of the excursion. Shares: From € 1,700.00 (1 to 8 people) Sat. - Sun From € 1,500.00 (1 to 8 people) from mart. to Fri. Over 8 people € 100.00 p.p. Included: Exclusive boat, ITA / ING guide, Coffee, Aperitif, Fruit basket, Van for the return to the starting point. Excluded: Entrances to the Villas, lunch and anything not expressly mentioned.

A magical experience along the Brenta Riviera by boat. 08.45 am: meeting of the Lords participating in Villa Pisani di Stra (VE). Embarkation on the motor ship then navigation on the Brenta canal. Stop in Dolo and walk in the characteristic coastal village. 12.30: Lunch on board based on fish. The optional visit to Villa Barchessa Valmarana or Villa Widmann will follow. Once you get back on board you will sail on the calm waters of the Brenta continuing to admire the countless and majestic villas of the Riviera. Once in Malcontenta, you will have the opportunity to visit the wonderful Villa Foscari "La Malcontenta" optionally. 5.30 pm: end of the excursion. Shares: From € 3,500.00 (1 to 50 people) Over 50 people € 70.00 p.p. Included: boat, guide, coffee, aperitif, lunch Excluded: the entrances to the villas, the return to the starting point and anything not expressly mentioned.