Overview

Rugby tours in the Venice region

Rugby tours have been the classic way to bond players for generations and with the help of Inspired Travel staff, you can provide an unforgettable experience for your students. Our tours are based in the NE of the country at Lido di Jesolo near Venice and matches are organised through the local rugby federation. Italy is a country rich in culture and the chance to visit such an iconic city as Venice is a chance not to be missed.

We will plan the itinerary around your requirements and provide the facilities for you to take training sessions, together with friendly matches according to your preference. The itinerary is an example of a possible visit.

Accommodation

Hotel Portofino

3 Star

The Hotel Portofino is a family run hotel, 100m from the the private beach and close to Piazza Mazzini in Lid di Jesolo where there are numerous cafes and shops to enjoy.  The hotel is modern and offers a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere with light and spacious public rooms and 60 rooms that are all en-suite with hair dryer, TV, Telephone and most have a balcony.

Meals are full board with packed or hot lunch. Breafast is served buffet style and dinner is 3 courses with salad bar and wine included for adults. Facilities include an outdoor pool open May - September (not lifeguarded), table football, TV lounge and a meeting room.

The hotel is approximately 1.5km from Aqualandia and 1km from karting.

Sample Itinerary

• Day 1

  Depart UK airport.

  Arrive Venice and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and dinner.
• Day 2

  Morning training session on the beach or at local sports ground.
  Lunch at the hotel.
  Afternoon activities: Karting
  Eve: Pizza night
• Day 3

  Morning training session on the beach or at local sports ground.
  Lunch at the hotel.
  Transfer to Bassano.
  Game v BASSANO
  After game a meal and return to the hotel
• Day 4

  Collect a packed lunch after breakfast.
  Transfer to the Ferry departure for Venice from Punta Sabbioni.
  Guided visit of the city to include the main places of interest.
  Return by ferry and bus transfer to your hotel.
  Dinner at hotel and in-house activity.
   
• Day 5

  Morning training session on the beach or at local sports ground.
  Lunch at hotel.
  Free afternoon OR possible visit to the Murano glassworks OR game v MONTEBELLUNA.
  Dinner
  Eve: Bowling or fixture according to agreed itinerary.
• Day 6

  Morning training session on the beach or at local sports ground.
  Lunch at the hotel.
  Depart for Piave di Soglio
  Game v PIAVE
  Return to the hotel after the fixture.
   
• Day 7

  Vacate rooms after breakfast and check out.
  Transfer to airport
  Return flight to UK and onward journey to school.

  This itinerary is totally flexible and can be as long or short as required. The number of fixtures and visits and activities can be agreed at the outset. The quotation will be all-inclusive and INCLUDE any entrance fees, guides, transfers etc.

Excursions

WHAT EACH TOUR INCLUDES:

• Transport to Italy by executive coach and ferry crossing OR flights from the UK.
• Airport transfers as appropriate.
• Morning training sessions 
• Arrangements for matches through the local rugby federation
• Hotel accommodation, full board and multi bed rooms for students and twin/single
  rooms for teachers.      
• Meals are full board with packed or cold lunch   
• Afternoon trips or activities included.
• Day visit to Venice

Afternoon trips from: Rowing a gondola, wine tasting, cookery class, Murano glassworks.

Activities from: Karting, bowling, local market, pizza night, beach, Aqualandia

VENICE

Built on 116 islands and connected by 409 bridges, this stunning city appears to float on water. Venice, or the Divine Republic, is home to magnificent architecture and one of the world's greatest art collections. The city is best explored by vaporetto (water bus) and on foot; discerning visitors travel out od season to avoid the crowds and the heat.

There are numerous places to visit in this fascinating city:

St Mark's Square
Dominated by St Mark's Basilica whose Byzantine architecture reflects the city's trading links with the East. Gold mosaics and marble floors make the interior just as impressive.

Doge's Palace
Adjacent to the Basilica di San Marco, the achitecture of the palace exemplifies the Venetian Gothic style, and thanks to the patronage of its former occupants, is filled with works by Venetian Renaissance masters such as Veronese and Tintoretto.

Bridge of Sighs
An integral part of the Doge's Palace, the brige acted as the link between the prison and the coutrs. It was named after the sound the prisoners made as they were returned to the cells and was often their last view of the city.

Rialto Bridge
Completed in 1591, it was once the only crossing of the Grand Canal by foot and is now at the cultural centre of Venice.

Santa Maria delle Salute
This imposing church at the entrance to the Grand Canal was built in honour of the Virgin Mary and is a masterpiece of Venetian Baroque. Others may simply recognise it as the church featured in the last Indiana Jones movie.

MURANO

Located on an island in the Venetian Lagoon, Murano is an interesting place to visit and famous for its glass.  A visit to the glassworks and a demonstration of glass blowing will provide an insight into this trade that has been associated with Venice for centuries and has changed little.

AQUALANDIA
Water amusement park in Lido di Jesolo, open during the summer.

AN ITALIAN COOKERY LESSON
Visit a local farm with its own agrotourism and, under the watchful eye of the chef, learn how to make pasta, pizza or tiramisu and then eat your creations in the restaurant.

WINE TASTING
Vist a local vineyard to find out how the wine is made. Naturaly there will be the chance to taste the local tipple - within limits of course!