For the traveller with time to spare and an interest in architecture, this trip from Padua to Venezia along the canals was a great experience primarily due to the fantastic guide, Silvia, who was an endless source of information on architecture, art and history. It was deep knowledge and not just something read from a manuscript. Elegantly switching between Italian, French and English during the boatride, this was reduced to Italian and English on the visits to the villas after consulting with the french couple that they understood English enough to get a decent experience. This simply to allow a higher level of information within the timeframe. Still Silvia would follow up with them to secure all was well. All practical information was given twice and even details of price and transfer options back to Padua was very detailed and thorough. The price was a bit high considering lunch had to be paid on the side.