Social events
Welcome reception
Sunday, July 11, 19.00 at the Estense Castle
Excursion: Brenta river cruise
Date: Thursday, July 15
Time: Departure time:13:30; Return to Conference Venue: 20:00
Price: € 60
Booking (deadline June 15): via the registration procedure
The Brenta river passes through the city of Padova and flows into the Venice lagoon.The spread of the aristocratic villas along the course of the Brenta river was a a sign of the power of Venice for a couple of centuries between 1500 and 1700.
The buses will leave from the Conference Venue (Estense Castle) at 13.30. The boat cruise on the river Brenta will start at 14.30 from Dolo and will lead the participants, with a stop for a visit to Villa Pisani, to the old fluvial port in Padova (19.00). From here, the buses will take back the participants (ca 1 hr) to Ferrara.
Excursion and Banquet Dinner
Date: July 15
Time: Departure Time: 13:30; Return to Conference Venue: 23:00
Price: € 120
Booking (deadline June 15): via the registration procedure
The buses will leave from the Conference Venue (Estense Castle) at 13.30. The boat trip on the river Brenta will start at 14.30 from Dolo and will lead the participants, with a stop for a visit to Villa Pisani, to the old fluvial port in Padova (19.00). From here, by bus (20 min) to the Banquet location, the Lispida Castle in Monselice. After dinner, the buses will take back the participants to Ferrara (ca 40 min).
The Castle of Lispida lies in the very heart of the Euganean Hills Natural Park, in a protected area of beautiful and peaceful landscapes. The farm covers more than 90 hectares, mainly as vineyards. Biodynamic wines are produced and aged in the 18th century cellars of the Castle.
Excursions for Accompanying Persons
Additional excursions will be arranged at the Conference Reception Desk with representatives of the appointed agency (Link Tours, http://www.linktours.com/viaggi/).