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From Venice to Mantua

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MS Michelangelo
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FROM$3154
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20242025

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VENICE - MAZZORBO - VENICE - CHIOGGIA - PORTO VIRO - Padua - CANDA - OSTIGLIA - Verona - MANTUA - Venice

Set out on hikes through some of the most beautiful Italian landscapes in the Veneto and Lombardy regions. Bask in the charming sites from the islands in the Venetian Lagoon to the banks of Lake Garda. You'll trek through a verdant regional park in the Euganean Hills'which emerge from the plains along the Pô.

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Unique itinerary
  • Coach transfer from Mantua to Venice on day 7 free of charge
  • Hiking Highlights
    • The islands of Torcello and Lazzaretto Nuovo
    • From the Euganean Hills to the village of Arqua Petrarca
    • Valle delle Cartiere and Lake Garda
  • All excursions included for non-hikers:
    • Venice, an abundance of history
    • Padua, the home of Saint Anthony
    • Stroll through the medieval city of Verona and visit the arena or indulge in its food
    • Mantua, romantic city surrounded by lakes
All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

Route

Discover your itinerary day by day
VENICE

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.

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D1
VENICE - MAZZORBO - VENICE

Morning cruise in the Venice lagoon.

Enjoy exploring Burano—known for its traditional lacemaking and picture-perfect homes—on your own.

Included excursions:

- HIKERS: Set out on a trek across the islands of Lazzaretto Nuovo and Torcello.

- NON-HIKERS: discovery of Murano island.

Sailing to Venice.

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D2
VENICE

This morning, included excursion:

FOR ALL: Guided tour of Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Square.

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D3
VENICE - CHIOGGIA - PORTO VIRO - CANDA

We'll cruise to Chioggia, the departure point for an included excursions:

- HIKERS: Hike the Euganean Hills.

- NON-HIKERS: Guided tour of Padua, the home of Saint Anthony.

As you enjoy your tour and hike, the ship will cruise to Porto Viro.(1) For those who decided not to join us on the excursion, you will be transferred from Chioggia to Porto Viro. Enjoy some free time in Chioggia. We'll return on board in Porto Viro and spend the afternoon cruising towards Canda.

After our tour, we’ll return on board in Mantua.

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D4
CANDA - OSTIGLIO - MANTOUE

We’ll spend the morning cruising to Ostiglia. In the afternoon, included excursion:

- FOR ALL: Visit Verona and its amphitheater or the Giusti Gardens.(2)

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D5
MANTUA

NON-HIKERS: Join us for a guided tour of Mantua (3), where the House of Gonzaga ruled for almost 400 years. We'll visit the Ducal Palace and the Bridal Chamber.

You’re free to do as you please in the afternoon.

Or enjoy an optional tour of the Ferrari Museum in Modena (price not included in packages).

HIKERS: Day-long hike around Lake Garda (picnic lunch included). Discover the romantic scenery along the banks of Lake Garda, from Toscolano-Maderno to Gargnano.

This is an approximate 8.5-hour tour with 5 hours hiking for 7.5 miles (12 km) and an elevation gain of 1,148 feet (350 m).

Tonight is our festive gala evening.

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D6
MANTUA - Venice

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Coach transfer from Mantua to Venice. End of our services.

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D7
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  • Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

Shore Excursions

No shore excursion on the non listed days
Mandatory information
FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip

For safety reasons, the company and/or the captain of the ship are the only authorities who can modify the cruise itinerary. The navigation on the Bianco Canal is subject to the frequent passage of bridges, making it impossible to access to the sun deck during certain parts of the navigation.

(1) Passengers cannot remain on board the ship between Chioggia and Porto Viro.

(2) In case the amphitheater is closed, we’ll visit the magnificent Giusti Gardens created in 1570 by Auguste Giusti.

(3) The Ducal Palace is closed on Mondays, replaced by a visit to the Basilica of Sant'Andrea.

Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.