The Bacchiglione was once the major commercial communication route that connected the cities of Vicenza and Padua.
The itinerary is available by house boat, small boats or motor vessels. It departs from the Bassanello mooring, an old hamlet of boatmen from Padua, and arrives at Selvazzano Dentro.

This route runs along the basin of one of the major water systems of the province of Padua and enables to immerse you in the lush greenery of the area. 

After passing the junction with the Brentella canal, you arrive at Tencarola, where you can admire the remains of an ancient mill and river port. From here it continues on between the area's countryside and charming steeples of ancient churches, such as the San Michele of Selvazzano Dentro.

Nearby you can find the beautiful Venetian villa of Montecchia with the remains of the Capodilista castle. Between Creola and Cervarese, two hamlets of Saccolongo, you can admire the San Martino Castle that today houses the Bacchiglione River Museum.
A new and relaxing way to discover these areas that still have a lot to tell. 

Further useful information
Departure: Bassanello
Arrival: Selvazzano Dentro
Length: 38 km
Target: for families 
Recommended season: from March to October
Length of journey: 5 hours