The first stop is made at San Lazzaro degli Armeni.
This monastery is the birthplace of the Mechitarist order
and has made the island one of the most important
centers of Armenian culture. The monastery has a library of
200,000 manuscripts with an impressive collection from
Eastern Europe and Asia, particularly Armenian texts.

The tour continues south along the Lido until we reach the
small town of Malamocco, guests can stroll through the medieval town center.

For lunch, we can reserve a restaurant in or near Malamocco or serve
a typical Venetian lunch on board your ship, in keeping with
the theme “Culture & History”.

Heading back north, the journey takes you by the “scary”
island of Poveglia, Isola San Spirito and San Clemente to Giudecca,
where you will stop after 45 minutes at the Consorzi Cantieristica Minore shipyard
on the rear side of Giudecca. From there it is only a short walk
to the famous Redentore church built by Palladio
and opposite San Marco.

From Giudecca we continue to our last destination San Giorgio Maggiore
with its famous church, (as seen on many Venetian postcards)
rebuilt according to Palladio’s plans. Don’t miss the view from its
bell tower with its full sights of St. Mark’s Square and the Dodge Palace!

The return trip to Certosa, will pass by St. Mark’s Square,
Giardini (Biennale grounds) and Sant’Elena.
This concludes your day tour.