ITALIA

Giugno 2022

Panoramica  |  Venezia  |  Toscana  |  Viaggiare  |  Pandemia

The Trip

WEEK 1
June 18-25
CANAL CRUISE
** All passengers must be present for boat orientation at 2pm
on Sat 6/18 **

WEEK 2
June 25 – July 2
TUSCAN VILLA

The itinerary includes one week cruising the canals and natural waterways around Venice in two private rental boats, and one week staying at our own villa with pool in Tuscany. Add a few days on your own to tour the incredible city of Rome or elsewhere!

Boating in the Venice lagoon

June 18 – 25

ITINERARY
Casale RETURN via Venice 
A blend of historic cities and peaceful islands, this itinerary offers 7 nights on-board our self-drive private rental boat, covering 200 km with 1 or 2 locks in about 15 to 22 hours of cruising (average 2.5 to 3.5 hrs/day). Opportunities to explore a couple of islands on rental bikes. We choose where to stop along the way and where to moor for the night – will pre-book a marina in Venice.

Casale
Our cruise starts with a short 2pm boat orientation at the LeBoat base, where we return at the end of our week:

Le Boat – Houseboat Italia Via Nuova,
Trevigiana 1, Lughignano de Casale Sul Sile,
31032 Casale sul Sile, TV, Italy
Phone: +39 (0) 339 192 2161

Possible itinerary:
Day 1: Depart 16:00, cruise to Casale, shopping
Overnight 6/18
Casale sul Sile town dock
Beautiful town on banks of Sile River with natural park and marvelous landscapes, mooring.
Day 2: Cruise down the river Sile in to Venice Lagoon
Torcello
Quiet island in the Venetian Lagoon with a great basilica.
Mazzorbo/Burano
Must-see painted houses on this island known for its lace and Buraneo cookies.
Overnight 6/19
Mazzorbo company dock
Day 3: Cruise to Venice
Leave early – 1.5 hrs to Venice. Cruise past Piazza di San Marco before docking in marina 15 mins walk from center.
Day 4: Explore Venice
Overnight 6/20 & 6/21
Marina Santelena, Venice
Day 5: Cruise South Lagoon
Visit Lido di Venezia and/or Pellestrina – beaches and villages. Opportunity to rent bikes.
Overnight 6/22
Chioggia company dock
A traditional seaside town famous for its beach and fresh fish.
Day 6: Cruise back towards Venice
Overnight 6/23
Sant’Erasmo town dock
Countryside, biking, beach fort. Good mooring.
Day 7: Return to River Sile
Visit San Francesco del Deserto island and monastery.
Overnight 6/24
Casier town dock
Day 8: Return boat 09:00

BUDGET
Estimated Budget $1,022 per person*
Includes boat rental, fees, petrol, bike rentals, groceries & meals out.

BOAT
VISION 4
4 cabin/4 bath w/AC & bimini sun shade
Ian & Marcelle, Nate & Abby, Eric & Laura, Madeline & Audrey

For more details, go to the Le Boat Regional Overview

Villa Simpatia

June 25 – July 2

Luxury Villa located in a panoramic position, private heated pool, extensive park

5 stars  *  Wifi  *  A/C  *  Washer (no dryer)  *  Professional kitchen  *  Ping pong  *  Solar-heated pool  *  9 bed / 10 bath + 3 half-bath on ground floor

See full details on VRBO website

Villa Simpatia,
Via della Verna KM 5,
52011 Bibbiena, Italy

Can be found on google maps at the above address – also as Resort le Rose and Les Boudaliers

LAYOUT
All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms

Ground floor
Marcelle & Ian – queen + twins
Ken & Susie – queen
Judy – queen

First floor
Charl – queen
Nate & Abby – twins
Laura & Eric – queen + single
Madeline & Audrey – queen + single
Gabi – queen
Chelsea – queen

BUDGET
Estimated $845 per person*
Includes accommodation, groceries, meals out & incidental entry fees
Car rental not included

LOCATION
In the Apenine foothills near a national park, this less-touristed area of Tuscany offers spectacular landscapes dotted with vineyards and olive groves. The region abounds with historic monasteries and villages, and offers lots of opportunities to enjoy all the delights of Italian cuisine.

Nearest town:
Bibbiena – 4 minutes

Scenic towns:
Arrezzo – 30 minuets
Lucignano – 1 hour
Cortona – 1hr 10mins
Florence – 1hr 20mins
Siena – 1hr 30min

Casentino National Park – 20 mins
Offers numerous hiking, walking & biking trails.
ebike rental $35/day

Travel

FLIGHTS

TRAVEL TO CASALE
Marcelle & Ian meeting Abby & Nate off plane
Overnight 6/16 in Albarese near Rome airport
Fri 6/17 drive to Treviso

ELMA driving from Munich 6/18

CASALE TO VILLA
Marcelle, Ian, Nate, Abby by car

ROME TO VILLA
Chelsea driving Charl & Judy

DEPARTURES FROM VILLA
Marcelle, Ian, Judy by car
Charl, Abby, Nate by train
Sat 7/2 to Naples
Naples 7/2-7/6
Rome 7/6-7/9
Rome airport 7/9-7/10

PHONE NUMBERS

Travel Restrictions

CURRENT RULES/TESTS
Updated 5/2/22
** Verify all information yourself ** ** Rules on entry locator form, vaccination validity and mask wearing is confusing and changing. There appears to be a requirement in EU countries for vaccination to be up-to-date, including requiring a booster **
Tests required for air travel will be validated by airline prior to boarding