Tour From Renaissance-Infused Mantua To The Canals Of Venice (7 D

Transport

Ship

Guide

Official welcome from the captain and crew

Others

All onboard beverages (not including the special lists) Onboard entertainment Gala evening Assistance from our onboard, multi-lingual host/hostess Emergency/repatriation insurance All port fees. Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar Headsets are included for excursions Onboard activities Travel assistance and repatriation insurance All port fees included

Accommodation

Accommodations in a double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom

Meals

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar Welcome cocktail

Not included:

Others

Drinks from our special lists or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers transfers to/from departure/arrival points (including to/from airports) optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency) cancellation and baggage insurance personal expenses.

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Mantua
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Mantua

You’ll board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Enjoy a free evening to explore the city on your own.
Day 2 Day 2: Mantua - Cremona(1) - Parma(1)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Mantua - Cremona(1) - Parma(1)

Join us for an optional excursion to Cremona and Parma (including lunch). A stroll through the historical center of Cremona reveals its hidden artistic and architectural treasures. Within the superb medieval square, we’ll take in the immensity of the duomo and tower, before visiting a violin-maker’s workshop. We’ll then head to Polesine Parmense and stop at Fratelli Spigaroli to visit the cellars where they cure the famous Culatello ham and Parmigiana cheese. We’ll indulge in a tasting of Italian cheeses and cold cuts. In the afternoon, we’ll go to Parma—located in the confines of the Lombardy and Emilie-Romagna Regions—to indulge in art, music history, and food! Parma is in one of Italy’s most emblematic areas and inspires with its castles and ancient churches. We’ll visit the pink-marble Baptistery, which contains some amazing frescoes representing the life of Christ. The frescoes on the dome of the cathedral are also exceptional.
Day 3 Day 3: Mantua - Valdaro - Torretta - Rovigo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Mantua - Valdaro - Torretta - Rovigo

Our ship will begin to cruise early in the morning to Valdaro. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Mantua, where the House of Gonzaga ruled for almost 400 years. Although Mantua is not well known, it is one of the most artistically rich and romantic cities in northern Italy. We’ll visit the Palazzo Te (closed on Mondays), the masterpiece of Italian High Renaissance art and architecture designed and decorated by Giulio Romano in the early 16th century. Along with its architecture, the palace is known for its Mannerist-style fresco paintings that adorn many of its rooms. We’ll then head downtown, to see the imposing Ducal Palace (exterior only) and to visit the Rotonda di San Lorenzo and the Basilica of Sant’Andrea.We’ll spend the afternoon cruising.You’re free to do as you please in the afternoon.Or enjoy an optional tour of the Ferrari Museum in Modena (not included in packages). Car lovers will not want to miss this chance! The museum focuses on the life and work of Enzo Ferrari, founder of the Ferrari sports car brand. Their website says it best: “The Museo Enzo Ferrari is more than just a museum. It is a spectacular immersive experience that combines a dizzying mix of unique ingredients. Visitors not only get to admire the stunning cars displayed in the futuristic 2,500 square metre main pavilion but are also treated to a spectacular audio-visual show to tell the magical story of Enzo Ferrari’s 90 years.”
Day 4 Day 4: Rovigo - Verona(1) - Porto Viro - Porto Levante
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Rovigo - Verona(1) - Porto Viro - Porto Levante

This morning, we offer two optional excursions:CLASSIC: Visit Verona and its amphitheater or the Giusti Gardens. We’ll leave by coach from Rovigo and head to Verona, the “City of Love” made famous by Shakespeare’s legendary tragedy Romeo and Juliet. We’ll get to see the outside of Juliet’s House (Casa di Giulietta) and the balcony where she stood when Romeo declared his love. Verona encapsulates 2,000 years of history from an architectural, urban, and artistic point of view. The amphitheater, the historic symbol of the city, is a fantastic example of its longevity and influence. (If the amphitheater is closed and in July and August, we’ll visit the magnificent Giusti Gardens.)DISCOVERY: Take a bike tour of Verona and visit the Giusti Gardens. You’ll be transfered by coach from Rovigo to Verona, where numerous possibilities to explore the city await you. Often overshadowed by neighboring Venice, Verona possesses an impressive artistic heritage and many cultural diversions. What better way to explore the city than on two wheels? Glide along its streets and lanes lined with unique houses and romantic hideaways. You’ll then visit the Giusti Gardens, one of the city’s marvels. This magnificent Italian garden contains age-old trees, gargoyles, fountains, and grottoes with ancient inscriptions.We’ll return on board in Porto Viro and spend the afternoon cruising.
Day 5 Day 5: Porto Levante - Vicenza(1) - Chioggia - Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Porto Levante - Vicenza(1) - Chioggia - Venice

This morning, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Vicenza. Vicenza is the epitome of gorgeous Italian landscapes, art, food, and wine. The most beautiful buildings in the city are found around the Piazza dei Signori. Here, you can take in the gorgeous facade of the Teatro Olimpico, which opened in 1585 and contains the oldest standing stage set still in existence. The theater was the final design by Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio and is part of the sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the city. As you enjoy your tour, the ship will cruise to Porto Viro(2). For those who decided not to join us on the excursion, you will be transfered from Chioggia to Porto Viro(2). Enjoy some free time in Chioggia.After we return on board in Chioggia, we’ll begin to cruise to Venice. Enjoy a free evening to explore the city on your own.
Day 6 Day 6: Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Venice

This morning, we offer two optional excursions:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Square.You’ll discover Saint Mark’s Square and its famous basilica (exteriors) and take a tour inside Doge’s Palace, the official residence of Venetian dukes and the seat of the government until 1797. The current palace dates back to the 14th century and is considered by many to be the most beautiful in the world. A trek to the top of the Golden Staircase brings you to massive works by Tintoretto and Veronese and gives you access to the antechambers and a magnificent view from the balcony.DISCOVERY: Following the footsteps of Casanova in Venice to Doge’s Palace and its hidden passageways.Giacomo Girolamo Casanova was born in Venice in 1725. Both his parents were actors, and he was the first of six children in the family. He entered the University of Padua at age twelve and graduated five years later with a degree in law. Over his lifetime, he was a lawyer, soldier, violinist, courtier, economist, philosopher, writer, and of course, a lover who got into sexual escapades resembling operatic plots. Your guide will fill you in on all the details of his titillating life, including a darker period where he was imprisoned in Doge’s Palace and his daring escape. Even today, Casanova and his lusty reputation remains a legend in itself. At the end of our tour, you can return to the boat at your own pace.This afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: The Venetian Lagoon and its islands. The Murano glassmakers retreated to the island of Murano to help keep their production techniques a secret. Burano instills a feeling of quiet and meditation as you walk along its docks lined with colorful homes. One of the most sought-out items on the island is handwoven lace that dates back to before the exploration of the New World.Tonight is our festive gala evening.
Day 7 Day 7: Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Venice

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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From Renaissance-Infused Mantua To The Canals Of Venice (7 D

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Itinerary of your trip From Renaissance-Infused Mantua To The Canals Of Venice (7 D

Day 1: Mantua

Day 2: Mantua - Cremona(1) - Parma(1)

Day 3: Mantua - Valdaro - Torretta - Rovigo

Day 4: Rovigo - Verona(1) - Porto Viro - Porto Levante

Day 5: Porto Levante - Vicenza(1) - Chioggia - Venice

Day 6: Venice

Day 7: Venice

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