8 days tour

From Venice To Mantua By Bike And Boat Aboard The Ave Maria

From Venice To Mantua By Bike And Boat Aboard The Ave Maria

This tour includes:

Meals

7x breakfast, 6x lunch box, 6x dinner

Transport

Guide

City tour of Mantua English speaking guide within an international group Second tour guide for a minimum of 22 people

Others

Welcome drink Coffee and tea on board Bus transfer Ferrara-Zelo / Ferrara-Adriatic Sea Visit to a cheese dairy with tasting of the typical Grana Padano cheese Visit to the museum of the carousel and the popular theater Visit to a historical glassblowing workshop on the island of Murano Some short itineraries App with folders, route description, points of interest and GPS data Digital tour information Bike helmet (to be reserved in advance) Towels and bedding Courtesy kit Cleaning of the cabin once in the middle of the week and change of towels Harbour fees

Accommodation

7 nights

Not included:

Insurance

Others

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip From Venice To Mantua By Bike And Boat Aboard The Ave Maria

  • Day 1 Day 1: Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Venice

      The cabins will be available from 18:00. The meeting with the guide and crew is scheduled at 18:30 before dinner.



      Boarding
      Dinner
  • Day 2 Day 2: Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Venice

      After a walk off the beaten path with your guide, youโ€™ll have the day at leisure to enjoy the city at your own pace. The Serenissima ruled much of the Mediterranean (and beyond) for centuries, both as a military force and beacon of culture, and its explorers reached as far as China and- Newfoundland.



      Meals
      Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
  • Day 3 Day 3: Venice - Pellestrina Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Venice - Pellestrina Island

      You will start with a visit to a historic glassblowing factory on the island of Murano, where a demonstration will show you the centuries-old art of glassblowing. This is the most magical day of the whole tour, as you cycle through the two long islands that separate the lagoon from the Adriatic Sea. From the Lido, one of the most evocative beach towns of the Adriatic and seat of the International Film Festival, you cycle south to Malamocco. The small town was the first seat of the Doges of the Republic of Venice. A short boat ride will take you to the island of Pellestrina with its picturesque fishermenโ€™s cottages. You will reach the ship not far from Chioggia, a lively and colorful fishing port.



      Day tour
      Distance: about 25

      Board
      Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
  • Day 4 Day 4: Pellestrina Island - Porto Viro - Adriatic Sea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Pellestrina Island - Porto Viro - Adriatic Sea

      You will leave Pellestrina and then Chioggia, the so-called "little Venice" towards the south, along the Po-Brondolo and across the mouth of the Adige river. After cycling through the extensive flora and fauna of the Po Delta, you will reach the town of Adria, formerly an ancient Greek port.



      Day Tour
      Distance: approx. 40

      Meals
      breakfast, lunch_box, dinner
  • Day 5 Day 5: Adriatic Sea - Ferrara - Zelo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Adriatic Sea - Ferrara - Zelo

      After a short boat trip in the morning, you will cycle through the countryside towards Ferrara, which has earned the name of "city of cyclists" because of the numerous bike paths and the great diffusion of two-wheelers. You will surely be enchanted by the beautiful historical center with its mighty ring of walls. In the afternoon a short bus transfer will take you to Zelo, where the ship will be waiting for you.



      Day tour
      Distance: approx. 35

      Boarding
      Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
  • Day 6 Day 6: Zelo - Mantova
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Zelo - Mantova

      After a few kilometers of cycling you will reach Bergantino, where you will visit the "Museum of the Carousel and the Popular Theater" and enjoy a tasting in a cheese dairy. You cycle along the Po to Ostiglia, a small town with medieval castle ruins, and then to Governolo. Here you will find the largest river basin in Italy. You will then leave the Po River and finally reach Mantua in the late afternoon with a wonderful boat ride. Free dinner in Mantua.



      Day Tour
      Distance: approx. 50

      Board
      Breakfast, Lunch_box
  • Day 7 Day 7: Mantova Round Trip
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Mantova Round Trip

      A day dedicated to the discovery of this cultural jewel and its three picturesque "lakes". In the late afternoon you will be accompanied by a guide through the city: Starting from Piazza Sordello, with its magnificent Cathedral and Palazzo Ducale, you will walk through the old town to Piazza delle Erbe. Here you will admire the Bell Tower, the Rotonda di S. Lorenzo (the oldest church in the city) and the Cathedral of St. Andrew, a jewel of Renaissance art and architecture. You will also learn why Mantua, once a city-state of the Gonzaga family, is now called by many the "Sleeping Beauty of Italy". (Changes in the program are possible)



      Day tour
      Distance: approx. 35

      Meals
      Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
  • Day 8 Day 8: Mantova
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Mantova

      Departure after breakfast.



      Catering
      Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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