Regional Day of River Tourism
Edition 2026 Nature Environment Hiking

Regional Day of River Tourism

Cruises, guided tours, and excursions along the Lemene River in Portogruaro

Portogruaro — Venezia (227)
Dates 18 Apr — 19 Apr 2026
Location Portogruaro (227)
Prices
Status Finished

About Day of River Tourism

Promoted by the Veneto Region to enhance waterways as an environmental, cultural, and tourist resource, the Regional Day of River Tourism brings a weekend of cruises and excursions along the Lemene River to Portogruaro. Featuring guided tours of historic mills, cruises through the historic center, and trips to the archaeological sites of Concordia Sagittaria, it's an opportunity to rediscover the deep connection between the "city of the Lemene" and its river, accompanied by local guides and experts.

Veneto Rediscovers its Waterways

The Regional Day of River Tourism is an initiative promoted by the Veneto Region to enhance rivers and canals as an environmental, cultural, and tourist resource. In Portogruaro, in the Province of Venice, the event focuses on the Lemene River, which flows through the historic center and has shaped the city's identity since medieval times.

Cruises and Excursions along the Lemene

The program includes cruises lasting about two hours along the Lemene, departing from the pier in Via Molini, and guided tours of the area's landmarks: the evocative Mulini di Sant'Andrea (Sant'Andrea Mills), historic villas, and the most fascinating river stretches. The boat excursions also reach the archaeological sites of Concordia Sagittaria, the ancient Roman colony of Iulia Concordia.

Between Nature, History, and Archaeology

The initiative combines naturalistic and cultural dimensions: guided walks, museum activities, and water experiences offer a unique perspective on the Eastern Veneto landscape, seen from the river. Booking is generally required for cruises, with limited spots.

Portogruaro, the City of the Lemene

Coordinated by the Veneto Region in collaboration with the Municipality of Portogruaro and local organizations, the Regional Day of River Tourism reaffirms the Lemene's role as the common thread of history and slow tourism in this town in the Province of Venice.

Day of River Tourism — edition 2026

The 2026 Regional Day of River Tourism took place in Portogruaro on Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th, featuring approximately two-hour cruises on the Lemene River (departures from Via Molini at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM, ticket €15), guided tours of mills and historic villas, and boat excursions to the archaeological sites of Concordia Sagittaria.

The 2026 edition of the Regional Day of River Tourism in Portogruaro was held on the weekend of April 18th and 19th, 2026, as part of the initiative promoted by the Veneto Region to enhance the area's waterways.

The cruises along the Lemene, lasting about two hours, departed from the pier in Via Molini, accompanied by guided tours of historic sites and excursions to the Roman archaeological area of Concordia Sagittaria. Booking was mandatory for the cruises, with limited spots.

Programme Day of River Tourism 2026

Saturday, April 18th & Sunday, April 19th, 2026

  • Approximately two-hour cruises on the Lemene River — departures from Via Molini 3 at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM
  • Guided tours of historic mills and villas along the river
  • Boat excursions to the archaeological sites of Concordia Sagittaria
  • Guided walks and museum activities in the historic center of Portogruaro

Highlights Day of River Tourism 2026

Two-hour cruises on the Lemene; excursions to the archaeological sites of Concordia Sagittaria.

Prices Day of River Tourism 2026

Lemene River cruise: €15 per person, mandatory booking required. Some activities are free.

Practical information — Day of River Tourism

How to get there

Portogruaro is reachable by train (Portogruaro-Caorle station) and by car via the A4 motorway, Portogruaro exit. The pier for cruises is located in Via Molini, near the historic center.

When

In spring, on a weekend dedicated by the Veneto Region to river tourism.

Admission

Some activities are free; cruises are subject to a fee and require mandatory booking, with limited spots.

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Where does it take place — Day of River Tourism

Fiume Lemene

Via Molini 3, 30026 Portogruaro

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Day of River Tourism in brief

Nature Environment Hiking Nautical Heritage Archaeology Outdoor Venezia

History of Day of River Tourism