Villa Franceschi is a starting point for exploring Veneto in many directions. Venice, the Riviera del Brenta, the wine hills, UNESCO sites: each experience offers a closer look at the region, through its landscapes, its history, and the way it continues to be lived today.
An exclusive cruise aboard a private wooden motorboat through the Grand Canal and some of the most fascinating minor canals closed to tourist boat traffic. This itinerary will give you the chance to discover magical and unforgettable views and admire from the outside the most refined and elegant noble palaces of Venice, visible only from the water. An unforgettable experience.
The tour passes through the districts of Dorsoduro and Cannareggio, the most authentic and less touristy, which are home to numerous artisan workshops, some of the most famous bacari, typical Venetian taverns, the Ponte dei Pugni and the Gallerie dell’ Accademia. This walking itinerary will allow you to experience Venice accompanied by an expert local guide. The tour includes 2 tastings of the famous Venetian cicchetti accompanied by an ombra of wine and ends with a visit to the historic Rialto market.
A food and wine itinerary to discover the excellent products of the Venice lagoon, unique in the world. From Piazzale Roma you will reach the island of Sant’ Erasmo with a guide, the largest island in the Venice lagoon, known as “the vegetable garden of the Serenissima”. Twenty years ago Michel Thoulouze also landed on Sant'Erasmo, bringing the cultivation of vines back to the lagoon, reconstructing the ancient water drainage system and planting ungrafted vineyards of Malvasia Istriana and Vermentino. The result is a unique wine. The itinerary includes a stop at Thoulouze’s home for an exclusive tasting of his wine.
A suggestive and relaxing gondola ride along the canals of Venice remains the most exciting and traditional experience to enjoy the colors, lights, places and charm of this unique city in the world. You will admire elegant buildings up close, pass under unique bridges and breathe the magical atmosphere that only this city built on water can offer.
An itinerary with a private car and a local professional guide along the left bank of the Brenta Canal, lasting about 4 hours, which will take you to discover the most fascinating summer residences of the Venetian Patricians, crossing the historic villages of Malcontenta, Mira, Dolo and Stra. During this experience you will visit the most beautiful Villas open to the public: Villa Foscari known as “La Malcontenta”, a masterpiece by the architect Andrea Palladio, Villa Widmann in Mira, Villa Pisani in Stra, the largest of the Venetian villas designed by Palladio and home to the National Museum, and Villa Foscarini Rossi, a private residence that also houses the Museum of Historic Footwear.
The Prosecco Road, a UNESCO heritage site, offers suggestive panoramas and winds through a succession of wonderful hilly views. The itinerary includes a visit to the hills of Cartizze and Valdobbiadene, where you will have the opportunity to do a tasting in 2 excellent wineries based on Prosecco DOCG and traditional local products.
The hilly area of Valpolicella, located northwest of Verona, is strongly characterized by the presence of vines, which extend as far as the eye can see in a hilly landscape enriched by imposing Venetian villas, capitals, parish churches, courtyards and small churches. The vast wine production of Valpolicella finds its maximum expression in Amarone, a wine appreciated and exported throughout the world. The term Amarone contains a clear reference to 'bitter', an adjective adopted to distinguish Amarone from the sweetness of Recioto, the sweet and velvety wine from which it originated. This itinerary includes a morning visit to two historic wineries with tastings of Amarone and Valpolicella.
The first stop on this fascinating tour by private car is Cortina d’Ampezzo, in the heart of the Dolomites, the discovery of its most famous ‘pearl'. The tour will continue towards Lake Misurina, located at an altitude of 1756 m, it is the classic postcard landscape. The very heart of the Dolomites is reflected in its waters: the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, one of the most spectacular and well-known places, present in thousands of postcards for their particular shape that makes them unique in the world. During the stop you can taste traditional dishes in a historic Alpine refuge. The fourth part of the excursion will touch Lake Auronzo di Cadore, a picturesque body of water surrounded by characteristic mountain villages.
Spend an afternoon shopping in the largest Designer Outlet in the North East. At the Noventa di Piave Designer Outlet you will find international brands discounted up to 70% including Gucci, Armani, Burberry, Dolce&Gabbana, Furla, Pinko, Versace, Nike and many more. With over 170 stores and a wide choice of inviting bars and restaurants. The experience includes a Welcome letter to collect your Fashion Passport from Guest Service which will guarantee further discounts and benefits in participating stores.
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Luxe Incoming is a DMC based in Venice. We provide private water transfers, private road transfers, meet & assist services, exclusive boats and tailor made experiences, to give you the opportunity to discover Venice and its amazing mainland. Every service we offer you is totally customizable, starting from your desires and your needs, to give you a unique emotion.
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