Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy Bike + Boat Tours
Bike & Barge Italy!
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€1085 Rates
Overview
This bike and boat tour in Italy has been one of our most popular tours for years. Blending nature, culture, and fine cuisine, it is a delightful and relaxed journey along the River Po, offering more than just a glimpse into Italy. You will get up close and personal!
This tour includes Mantova, surrounded by lakes and highlighted by its centro storico with dozens of fascinating piazzas, churches, monuments, and courtyards!
You will visit Castelguglielmo, cycle through small villages and hamlets, and pass through Ferrara, known as the City of the Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your tour features Venice: a delight of lavish palazzi, elaborate bridges, quaint piazzas, and magnificent churches all crammed into a maze of narrow streets and canals.
So go to Italy! Explore celebrated cities of art, one of Europe's prime Nature Reserves, and a wealth of tucked-away rural hamlets, topping it off each day with authentic regional dishes back on board.
*This tour is available in both directions: Mantova to Venice and Venice to Mantova.
Highlights
- Ancient Greek port of Adria
- The great wildlife of the Po Delta National Park
- The coastal town of Chioggia, known as miniature Venice with great medieval architecture and a famous fish market
- Boat accommodations for the duration of your tour: an experience all on its own
- Venice, the city on the water
Do you want to add to your bike and boat experience in Italy? For those considering a departure from Mantova, you can add a pre-extension from Bolzano. A self-guided hotel to hotel tour ending in Mantova where you board the boat. Check it out: Bolzano-Mantova-Venice
Itinerary
The itineraries have been designed to feature navigation along the Fissero/ Bianco canal, which runs parallel to the Po river and connects Mantova to the Adriatic Sea. Due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. Issues with high and low water, as well as logistical obstacles such as officially ordered but previously not announced repair work on locks or bridges, can modify some of the daily stretches or overnight stays and may even require a transfer by bus. These decisions may be made with little or no notice by the ship's captain.
All distances are approximate.
Day 1: Individual arrival in Mantova | embarkation at 6pm followed by dinner
Day 2: Mantova, 21 mi. (35 km)
Day 3: Mantova - Governolo - Zelo, 32 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: Zelo - Ferrara - Adria, 31 mi. by bike + 37 mi. by bus (50 + 60 km)
Day 5: Adria - Po Delta Nature Reserve - Pellestrina Island, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Pellestrina Island - Venice, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 7: Venice, free day
Day 8: Venice, departure following breakfastDay 1: Arrival in Mantova
Your cabins will be available from 6:00 pm. The boat is moored at Porto Catena, just a short walk from the city center. The meeting with the tour guide and the crew is scheduled at dinner-time, approximately 6:30 pm. Mantova is one of the most beautiful towns in Northern Italy as many worldwide know artists have left their masterpieces for us to enjoy, thanks to the famous Gonzaga family! Benvenuti a Mantova!Day 2: Mantova - round trip tour - 21 mi. (35 km)
This entire day is dedicated to the discovery of this wonderful city and its surroundings, dominated by the wealth and influences left by the Gonzaga family, who owned the city for over 400 years. Mantova was considered one of the most important cultural cities in the Renaissance and it still maintains a lot of the landscapes and the building that made it famous during that period. In the late afternoon, a local guide will lead you through the most known highlights of the town.Day 3: Mantova - Governolo - Zelo, 32 mi. (50 km)
After breakfast, on board, you navigate from the "lakes" of Mantova and cruise through the lush wetlands that lead to Governolo Lock, where Mantova's Mincio River flows into the Po. From here, by bike, you follow the broad sweeps of the levee towards Ostiglia, renowned for its medieval fortress and fierce fighting in 1945, as the Allies drove Hitler's forces back.Next: Bergantino, home of the distinctive Museum of Fairground Rides and its collection of street organs, all expertly restored (and thunderous!). This village is also in the heartland of Grana Padano, the arch-rival of Parmesan. A visit to the local cheese factory, sampling some well-seasoned Grana, is a must-do. You meet the barge in Zelo, a sleepy village on the Canal Bianco, the waterway which runs parallel to the Po.
Day 4: Zelo - Ferrara - Adria, 31 mi. by bike + 37 mi. by bus (50 km by bike + 60 km by bus)
Following breakfast, you will start cycling towards Ferrara. Once you have reached the town, which earned the name of "city of bicycles", you will be enchanted by the historical center, still surrounded by the old city walls. You will enjoy a guided town tour. From Ferrara, a short bus transfer will bring you to Adria, an ancient Greek port, famous for trading amber coming from the Baltic. It's a remarkable museum that also bears witness to its Etruscan, Roman, and Venetian Heritage.Day 5: Adria - Po Delta Nature Reserve - Pellestrina Island, 25 mi. (40 km)
After a short ride on board, you cycle into the delta of the life-giving Po. This unique wetland is the prime reserve in Europe for herons and home to a sizeable colony of flamingos. Weather permitting, as you continue towards Chioggia, you can also enjoy a stop at a beach and a dip in the Adriatic - not forgetting a hot savory piadina! Chioggia is also known as "Little Venice", a colorful fishing hub. The overnight takes place on the island of Pellestrina, just in front of Chioggia.Day 6: Pellestrina Island - Venice, 19 mi. (30 km)
Venice beckons, but first another world altogether: Pellestrina, the first of two islands you traverse today – a humble and tranquil fishing backwater, picturesque as ever with its cottages, boats, and nets. A short island-hop by ferry transfers to Lido. Fashionable in high society ever since the Belle Époque, the Lido di Venezia is now home to the International Venice Film Festival and its galaxy of stars. After rejoining the barge, you will enjoy a leisure cruise in front of St Mark’s square to the final destination. After dinner, you can savor Venice at night, now free of the crowds and at her most romantic: Benvenuti a Venezia!Day 7: Venice, guided walking tour and free time
A guided walking tour of Venice begins around 11 am and lasts approximately 1.5 hours. It begins in St. Mark square and continues towards the bigger "sestiere" of the city, Castello. You will visit Campo Santa Maria Formosa where you can experience a characteristic market and then a city hospital and large gothic church in Campo dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Later, you will go to Campo Santa Marina and to the Rialto Bridge. During this tour, the guide will explain these sites from the outside, no entrances are planned. However, the guide may decide to adjust the schedule and sites depending on weather and requests from the group.Day 8: Venice
After breakfast and the customary goodbyes, free time for individual visits of Venice before returning home.Day 1: Venice | embarkation at 6pm followed by dinner
Day 2: Venice
Day 3: Venice - Pellestrina Island, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 4: Pellestrina island - Po Delta Nature Reserve - Adria, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 5: Adria - Ferrara - Zelo, 22 mi. (35 km by bike + 35 km by bus)
Day 6: Zelo - Mantova, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Mantova round tour, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 8: Mantova | disembarkation following breakfastDay 1: Venice
Cabins are available for check-in at 6 pm followed by an introductory briefing at 6.30 pm with your tour leader, skipper, and crew, along with a first refreshing aperitivo. After dinner, you can savor Venice at night, now free of the crowds and at her most romantic! Benvenuti a Venezia!Day 2: Venice
After breakfast, and perhaps following a bit of exploring off the beaten track with your tour leader, you will meet up with your Venetian guide for a tour through the historic center. Christened La Serenissima ("The Most Serene"), the Venetian Republic held sway over much of the Mediterranean (and beyond) for centuries - both as a military power and a beacon of culture, her explorers reaching as far as China and Newfoundland. Dinner is on your own tonight.Day 3: Venice - Pellestrina Island, 19 mi. (30 km)
Leaving Venice behind after a leisurely cruise in front of St Mark’s square, your cycling adventure starts on the Lido, the first of two islands that you will traverse today. Fashionable in high society ever since the Belle Époque, the Lido di Venezia is now home to the International Venice Film Festival and its galaxy of stars. A short island-hop by ferry leads into another world: Pellestrina, where you ride past the picturesque cottages and boats of this humble fishing backwater. You rejoin the barge just in front of Chioggia - a bustling and colorful fishing hub known as "Little Venice".Day 4: Pellestrina island – Po Delta Nature Reserve – Adria, 19 mi. (30 km)
You begin your day with a morning stroll through Chioggia, followed perhaps by a visit up the millennial clock tower – the oldest in the world – for some breathtaking views. Weather permitting, you can also bask in the sun at a fine-sand beach nearby and enjoy a dip in the Adriatic, topped off with a hot savory piadina.Then it is onwards into the delta of the life-giving Po. This unique wetland is the prime reserve in Europe for herons and home to a colony of flamingos. You moor for the night in Adria, a key Roman port, once washed by the waters of the sea which bears its name. Adria is also renowned for its Etruscan and Greek heritage. An after-dinner, you will enjoy a passeggiata into town for a well-earned grappa or gelato is in order.
Day 5: Adria – Ferrara – Zelo, 22 mi. (35 km by bike + 35 km by bus)
After a short onboard cruise, you pedal following the Po through farmland and hamlets until Ferrara. Under its ruling family, the Este, this city-state attracted architects, artists, and scholars for centuries, pioneering town planning principles that have been emulated worldwide ever since. To this day, Ferrara University ranks among the best, and the town is dubbed the ''Cycling Capital of Italy". A private bus and trailer take us back to our floating hotel in Zelo, a sleepy village on the Canal Bianco, the waterway which runs parallel to the Po.Day 6: Zelo – Mantova, 31 mi. (50 km)
This morning you head for the village of Bergantino, home of the distinctive Museum of Fairground Rides and its collection of street organs, all expertly restored (and thunderous!). But first things first: you are in the heartland of Grana Padano - the arch-rival of Parmesan - and after visiting the local cheese factory, you enjoy a tasting of sharp and seasoned Grana, washed down with a glass of Valpolicella.After the customary picnic lunch, you leave Bergantino and follow the river to Ostiglia, famed for its medieval fortress and the fierce fighting that took place here in 1945, as the Allies and partisans drove Hitler's forces back. You ride on and rejoin the barge at Governolo Lock, where Mantua's River Mincio flows into the Po. Veering north, you cruise through the lush wetlands that finally emerge into the glorious "lakes" of Mantua.
Day 7: Mantova round tour, 22 mi. (35 km)
A day dedicated to the discovery of this little-visited cultural gem, its three picturesque "lakes" formed by the Mincio, and its surrounding countryside - once a City State ruled by the Gonzaga family and now considered by many as Italy’s "Sleeping Beauty". This afternoon we meet our Mantuan guide for a walking tour of the historic center, and enjoy the rest of the day in town, at our own leisure.Day 8: Mantova
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Map
Boats & Bikes
On board the Vita Pugna, a Comfort class ship or the Ave Maria, a Premium ship. See below for details.
- Ave Maria
Premium Class Boat
The Ave Maria was launched in 2011. This Italian boat was totally rebuilt in order to meet even the highest expectations. The boat was completely redesigned by a renowned architectural firm. Its shapes, colors, and materials were chosen carefully in order to create a warm, inviting, and sophisticated atmosphere. Read More
- Vita Pugna
Comfort Class Barge
The Vita Pugna is a romantic Dutch barge which has been sailing since 2008. She has 10 guest cabins with comfortable low twin beds and en-suite facilities. They also offer the convenience of attractive, traditional portholes, which can be opened for fresh air. The sundeck has plenty of seating where you can enjoy the passing scenery. Read More
Bicycles
Unisex electric bike
A low entry unisex frame
- Upright handlebar
- 9-speed (Shimano Deore)
- Centrally located Bosch motor Active Line Plus (250Wh, engine torque 50 Nm)
- Bosch battery Power Pack (36V, range approx 90 km average speed on flat terrain)
- Ergonomic grip
- Selle Royal saddle (7in or 17.78cm wide)
- Flat pedals
- Mechanical V-brakes
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
- 28-inch wheels
- Schwalbe Marathon Plus anti-puncture tires
Accessories
Included accessories
- Mudguards
- Trip computer
- Helmet
- Brand: Limar
- Size: one size (55 - 61)
- Adjustable size system and cool pads
- Weight: 260 g
- 10 vents with bug net
- Certified CE (TÜV) and CPSC-USA
- Ortlieb pannier (12L) - The innovative QL1fixation system is easy to handle and the bags attach to the rack with one click
Self-guided tours only:
- Front bike map holder with removable transparent hood or Kickfix water-resistant removable rigid handlebar bag with waterproof double-sided maps envelope
- Repair kit (one kit for every two bicycles) (1 pump, 1 tube, 2 Allen keys, tyre levers, patches, and mastic sealant)
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights in selected cabin/boat
- Breakfasts, self-made packed lunches and six 3-course dinners
- Coffee, tea, & other hot drinks while on board
- App including maps, roadbook, point of interest & GPS tracks
- Bus transfer: Ferrara-Zelo/Ferrara-Adria
- Mid-week cabin cleaning & towel change
- 27-speed unisex touring bicycle with accessories
- Bike helmet
- Bike Protection
- Tour guide (a second tour leader will be added on the Ave Maria with a minimum of 22 people)
- Guided visits in Mantova
- Visit of cheese factory with a tasting of typical Grana Padano
- Visit of Carousel & Street Entertainment Museum
- Visit of historic glass factory on Murano Island
- Some short walking tours
- Harbor charges
- WiFi in common areas (signal speed & strength may not be what you are accustomed to. Consider a personal hot spot such as mywebspot).
What’s Not Included
- Beverages
- 1 dinner (Day 6)
- Museum entrance fees
- Ticket for public transportation in Venice & lagoon (we suggest the ACTV 48h ticket, €30)
- Venice Municipality Access Fee: it is expected to enter into force on January 1st, 2023 (approx. €18-30 to be paid on site)
- Gratuities for crew
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Premium Class Boat
Ave Maria
Mantova to Venice
Season 1: April 6, 2024
Season 2: April 20, June 29*, July 13*, July 27*, & August 10, 2024
Season 3: May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15, & October 19, 2024
Season 4: August 24*, September 7, September 21, & October 5, 2024Venice to Mantova
Season 1: April 13, 2024
Season 2: April 27, July 6*, July 20, August 3, & August 17*, 2024
Season 3: May 11, May 25, June 8, & June 22, 2024
Season 4: August 31, September 14, September 28, & October 12, 2024*Discount: 200 Euros per person valid for new reservations made after March 29, 2024.
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Superior cabin/upper deck $ 2624 £ 1383 $ 2,392 € 1585 kr 242993 ₪ 6514 ¥ 273801 Mex$ 29181 NZ$ 2865 NOK 18757 zł 6888 S$ 2364 kr 18813 $ 1,758 $ 3534 £ 1863 $ 3,222 € 2135 kr 327312 ₪ 8775 ¥ 368810 Mex$ 39307 NZ$ 3859 NOK 25266 zł 9279 S$ 3184 kr 25341 $ 2,368 $ 3782 £ 1994 $ 3,449 € 2285 kr 350308 ₪ 9391 ¥ 394722 Mex$ 42068 NZ$ 4130 NOK 27041 zł 9931 S$ 3408 kr 27122 $ 2,534 $ 4031 £ 2125 $ 3,675 € 2435 kr 373304 ₪ 10008 ¥ 420634 Mex$ 44830 NZ$ 4402 NOK 28816 zł 10583 S$ 3632 kr 28902 $ 2,700 Standard cabin/lower deck $ 2210 £ 1165 $ 2,015 € 1335 kr 204666 ₪ 5487 ¥ 230615 Mex$ 24578 NZ$ 2413 NOK 15799 zł 5802 S$ 1991 kr 15846 $ 1,481 $ 3120 £ 1645 $ 2,845 € 1885 kr 288985 ₪ 7747 ¥ 325624 Mex$ 34704 NZ$ 3407 NOK 22308 zł 8192 S$ 2811 kr 22374 $ 2,090 $ 3369 £ 1776 $ 3,071 € 2035 kr 311981 ₪ 8364 ¥ 351536 Mex$ 37465 NZ$ 3679 NOK 24083 zł 8844 S$ 3035 kr 24154 $ 2,257 $ 3617 £ 1907 $ 3,298 € 2185 kr 334977 ₪ 8980 ¥ 377448 Mex$ 40227 NZ$ 3950 NOK 25858 zł 9496 S$ 3259 kr 25935 $ 2,423 Bunk bed cabin/lower deck $ 1879 £ 991 $ 1,713 € 1135 kr 174004 ₪ 4665 ¥ 196066 Mex$ 20896 NZ$ 2052 NOK 13432 zł 4933 S$ 1693 kr 13472 $ 1,259 $ 2789 £ 1471 $ 2,543 € 1685 kr 258323 ₪ 6925 ¥ 291075 Mex$ 31022 NZ$ 3046 NOK 19941 zł 7323 S$ 2513 kr 20000 $ 1,869 $ 3037 £ 1602 $ 2,769 € 1835 kr 281319 ₪ 7542 ¥ 316987 Mex$ 33783 NZ$ 3317 NOK 21716 zł 7975 S$ 2737 kr 21780 $ 2,035 $ 3286 £ 1733 $ 2,996 € 1985 kr 304316 ₪ 8158 ¥ 342899 Mex$ 36545 NZ$ 3588 NOK 23491 zł 8627 S$ 2961 kr 23561 $ 2,201 Double standard cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 3865 £ 2038 $ 3,524 € 2335 kr 357973 ₪ 9597 ¥ 403359 Mex$ 42989 NZ$ 4221 NOK 27633 zł 10148 S$ 3483 kr 27715 $ 2,590 $ 4776 £ 2518 $ 4,354 € 2885 kr 442292 ₪ 11857 ¥ 498369 Mex$ 53114 NZ$ 5215 NOK 34142 zł 12538 S$ 4303 kr 34243 $ 3,199 $ 5024 £ 2649 $ 4,580 € 3035 kr 465289 ₪ 12474 ¥ 524281 Mex$ 55876 NZ$ 5486 NOK 35917 zł 13190 S$ 4527 kr 36024 $ 3,366 $ 5272 £ 2780 $ 4,807 € 3185 kr 488285 ₪ 13090 ¥ 550193 Mex$ 58638 NZ$ 5757 NOK 37692 zł 13842 S$ 4750 kr 37804 $ 3,532 Bunk bed cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 2789 £ 1471 $ 2,543 € 1685 kr 258323 ₪ 6925 ¥ 291075 Mex$ 31022 NZ$ 3046 NOK 19941 zł 7323 S$ 2513 kr 20000 $ 1,869 $ 3700 £ 1951 $ 3,373 € 2235 kr 342642 ₪ 9186 ¥ 386085 Mex$ 41148 NZ$ 4040 NOK 26450 zł 9713 S$ 3333 kr 26528 $ 2,479 $ 3948 £ 2082 $ 3,599 € 2385 kr 365639 ₪ 9802 ¥ 411997 Mex$ 43909 NZ$ 4311 NOK 28225 zł 10365 S$ 3557 kr 28309 $ 2,645 $ 4196 £ 2213 $ 3,826 € 2535 kr 388635 ₪ 10419 ¥ 437908 Mex$ 46671 NZ$ 4582 NOK 30000 zł 11017 S$ 3781 kr 30089 $ 2,811 Standard cabin for triple-use/lower deck $ 2044 £ 1078 $ 1,864 € 1235 kr 189335 ₪ 5076 ¥ 213340 Mex$ 22737 NZ$ 2232 NOK 14615 zł 5367 S$ 1842 kr 14659 $ 1,370 $ 2955 £ 1558 $ 2,694 € 1785 kr 273654 ₪ 7336 ¥ 308350 Mex$ 32863 NZ$ 3227 NOK 21124 zł 7758 S$ 2662 kr 21187 $ 1,980 $ 3203 £ 1689 $ 2,920 € 1935 kr 296650 ₪ 7953 ¥ 334261 Mex$ 35624 NZ$ 3498 NOK 22899 zł 8410 S$ 2886 kr 22967 $ 2,146 $ 3451 £ 1820 $ 3,147 € 2085 kr 319646 ₪ 8569 ¥ 360173 Mex$ 38386 NZ$ 3769 NOK 24674 zł 9061 S$ 3110 kr 24748 $ 2,312 Superior cabin for triple-use/upper deck $ 2458 £ 1296 $ 2,241 € 1485 kr 227662 ₪ 6103 ¥ 256526 Mex$ 27340 NZ$ 2684 NOK 17574 zł 6454 S$ 2215 kr 17626 $ 1,647 $ 3369 £ 1776 $ 3,071 € 2035 kr 311981 ₪ 8364 ¥ 351536 Mex$ 37465 NZ$ 3679 NOK 24083 zł 8844 S$ 3035 kr 24154 $ 2,257 $ 3617 £ 1907 $ 3,298 € 2185 kr 334977 ₪ 8980 ¥ 377448 Mex$ 40227 NZ$ 3950 NOK 25858 zł 9496 S$ 3259 kr 25935 $ 2,423 $ 3865 £ 2038 $ 3,524 € 2335 kr 357973 ₪ 9597 ¥ 403359 Mex$ 42989 NZ$ 4221 NOK 27633 zł 10148 S$ 3483 kr 27715 $ 2,590 Comfort Class Boat
Vita Pugna
Mantova to Venice
Season 1: April 13, 2024
Season 2: April 27, July 6, July 20, August 3, & August 17, 2024
Season 3: May 11, May 25, June 8, & June 22, 2024
Season 4: August 31, September 14, September 28, & October 12, 2024Venice to Mantova
Season 2: June 29*, July 13, July 27, & August 10, 2024
Season 3: May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15, & October 19, 2024
Season 4: August 24*, September 7, September 21, & October 5, 2024*Discount: 200 Euros per person valid for new reservations made after March 29.
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Twin cabin $ 1962 £ 1034 $ 1,788 € 1185 kr 181669 ₪ 4870 ¥ 204703 Mex$ 21816 NZ$ 2142 NOK 14024 zł 5150 S$ 1767 kr 14065 $ 1,314 $ 2541 £ 1340 $ 2,317 € 1535 kr 235327 ₪ 6309 ¥ 265163 Mex$ 28260 NZ$ 2775 NOK 18166 zł 6671 S$ 2289 kr 18220 $ 1,702 $ 2706 £ 1427 $ 2,468 € 1635 kr 250658 ₪ 6720 ¥ 282438 Mex$ 30101 NZ$ 2955 NOK 19349 zł 7106 S$ 2439 kr 19406 $ 1,813 $ 2872 £ 1514 $ 2,618 € 1735 kr 265989 ₪ 7131 ¥ 299712 Mex$ 31942 NZ$ 3136 NOK 20532 zł 7540 S$ 2588 kr 20593 $ 1,924 Twin cabin/single-use $ 3451 £ 1820 $ 3,147 € 2085 kr 319646 ₪ 8569 ¥ 360173 Mex$ 38386 NZ$ 3769 NOK 24674 zł 9061 S$ 3110 kr 24748 $ 2,312 $ 4031 £ 2125 $ 3,675 € 2435 kr 373304 ₪ 10008 ¥ 420634 Mex$ 44830 NZ$ 4402 NOK 28816 zł 10583 S$ 3632 kr 28902 $ 2,700 $ 4196 £ 2213 $ 3,826 € 2535 kr 388635 ₪ 10419 ¥ 437908 Mex$ 46671 NZ$ 4582 NOK 30000 zł 11017 S$ 3781 kr 30089 $ 2,811 $ 4362 £ 2300 $ 3,977 € 2635 kr 403965 ₪ 10830 ¥ 455183 Mex$ 48512 NZ$ 4763 NOK 31183 zł 11452 S$ 3930 kr 31276 $ 2,922 Triple cabin $ 1796 £ 947 $ 1,638 € 1085 kr 166339 ₪ 4459 ¥ 187428 Mex$ 19975 NZ$ 1961 NOK 12840 zł 4715 S$ 1618 kr 12878 $ 1,203 $ 2375 £ 1252 $ 2,166 € 1435 kr 219996 ₪ 5898 ¥ 247889 Mex$ 26419 NZ$ 2594 NOK 16982 zł 6237 S$ 2140 kr 17033 $ 1,591 $ 2541 £ 1340 $ 2,317 € 1535 kr 235327 ₪ 6309 ¥ 265163 Mex$ 28260 NZ$ 2775 NOK 18166 zł 6671 S$ 2289 kr 18220 $ 1,702 $ 2706 £ 1427 $ 2,468 € 1635 kr 250658 ₪ 6720 ¥ 282438 Mex$ 30101 NZ$ 2955 NOK 19349 zł 7106 S$ 2439 kr 19406 $ 1,813 Premium Class Boat
Ave Maria
Mantova to Venice
Season 1: April 5, 2025
Season 2: April 19, June 28, July 12, July 26 & August 9, 2025
Season 3: May 3, May 17, May 31, June 14 & October 18, 2025
Season 4: August 23, September 6, September 20 & October 4, 2025Venice to Mantova
Season 1: April 12, 2025
Season 2: April 26, July 5, July 19, August 2 & August 16, 2025
Season 3: May 10, May 24, June 7, June 21 & October 25, 2025
Season 4: August 30, September 13, September 27 & October 11, 2025Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Superior cabin/upper deck $ 2706 £ 1427 $ 2,468 € 1635 kr 250658 ₪ 6720 ¥ 282438 Mex$ 30101 NZ$ 2955 NOK 19349 zł 7106 S$ 2439 kr 19406 $ 1,813 $ 3666 £ 1933 $ 3,343 € 2215 kr 339576 ₪ 9104 ¥ 382630 Mex$ 40779 NZ$ 4004 NOK 26213 zł 9626 S$ 3304 kr 26291 $ 2,456 $ 3931 £ 2073 $ 3,584 € 2375 kr 364106 ₪ 9761 ¥ 410269 Mex$ 43725 NZ$ 4293 NOK 28106 zł 10322 S$ 3542 kr 28190 $ 2,634 $ 4196 £ 2213 $ 3,826 € 2535 kr 388635 ₪ 10419 ¥ 437908 Mex$ 46671 NZ$ 4582 NOK 30000 zł 11017 S$ 3781 kr 30089 $ 2,811 Standard cabin/lower deck $ 2293 £ 1209 $ 2,090 € 1385 kr 212331 ₪ 5692 ¥ 239252 Mex$ 25499 NZ$ 2504 NOK 16390 zł 6019 S$ 2066 kr 16439 $ 1,536 $ 3253 £ 1715 $ 2,966 € 1965 kr 301249 ₪ 8076 ¥ 339444 Mex$ 36177 NZ$ 3552 NOK 23254 zł 8540 S$ 2931 kr 23323 $ 2,179 $ 3517 £ 1855 $ 3,207 € 2125 kr 325779 ₪ 8734 ¥ 367083 Mex$ 39122 NZ$ 3841 NOK 25148 zł 9235 S$ 3169 kr 25222 $ 2,357 $ 3782 £ 1994 $ 3,449 € 2285 kr 350308 ₪ 9391 ¥ 394722 Mex$ 42068 NZ$ 4130 NOK 27041 zł 9931 S$ 3408 kr 27122 $ 2,534 Bunk bed cabin/lower deck $ 1962 £ 1034 $ 1,788 € 1185 kr 181669 ₪ 4870 ¥ 204703 Mex$ 21816 NZ$ 2142 NOK 14024 zł 5150 S$ 1767 kr 14065 $ 1,314 $ 2922 £ 1541 $ 2,664 € 1765 kr 270588 ₪ 7254 ¥ 304895 Mex$ 32495 NZ$ 3190 NOK 20887 zł 7671 S$ 2632 kr 20949 $ 1,957 $ 3186 £ 1680 $ 2,905 € 1925 kr 295117 ₪ 7912 ¥ 332534 Mex$ 35440 NZ$ 3480 NOK 22781 zł 8366 S$ 2871 kr 22849 $ 2,135 $ 3451 £ 1820 $ 3,147 € 2085 kr 319646 ₪ 8569 ¥ 360173 Mex$ 38386 NZ$ 3769 NOK 24674 zł 9061 S$ 3110 kr 24748 $ 2,312 Double standard cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 4196 £ 2213 $ 3,826 € 2535 kr 388635 ₪ 10419 ¥ 437908 Mex$ 46671 NZ$ 4582 NOK 30000 zł 11017 S$ 3781 kr 30089 $ 2,811 $ 5156 £ 2719 $ 4,701 € 3115 kr 477553 ₪ 12802 ¥ 538101 Mex$ 57349 NZ$ 5631 NOK 36864 zł 13538 S$ 4646 kr 36973 $ 3,455 $ 5421 £ 2858 $ 4,943 € 3275 kr 502082 ₪ 13460 ¥ 565740 Mex$ 60295 NZ$ 5920 NOK 38757 zł 14233 S$ 4885 kr 38872 $ 3,632 $ 5686 £ 2998 $ 5,184 € 3435 kr 526612 ₪ 14118 ¥ 593379 Mex$ 63240 NZ$ 6209 NOK 40651 zł 14929 S$ 5123 kr 40771 $ 3,809 Bunk bed cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 2955 £ 1558 $ 2,694 € 1785 kr 273654 ₪ 7336 ¥ 308350 Mex$ 32863 NZ$ 3227 NOK 21124 zł 7758 S$ 2662 kr 21187 $ 1,980 $ 3915 £ 2064 $ 3,569 € 2365 kr 362572 ₪ 9720 ¥ 408542 Mex$ 43541 NZ$ 4275 NOK 27988 zł 10278 S$ 3527 kr 28071 $ 2,623 $ 4180 £ 2204 $ 3,811 € 2525 kr 387102 ₪ 10378 ¥ 436181 Mex$ 46487 NZ$ 4564 NOK 29882 zł 10974 S$ 3766 kr 29970 $ 2,800 $ 4444 £ 2344 $ 4,052 € 2685 kr 411631 ₪ 11035 ¥ 463820 Mex$ 49432 NZ$ 4854 NOK 31775 zł 11669 S$ 4005 kr 31869 $ 2,978 Standard cabin for triple-use/lower deck $ 2044 £ 1078 $ 1,864 € 1235 kr 189335 ₪ 5076 ¥ 213340 Mex$ 22737 NZ$ 2232 NOK 14615 zł 5367 S$ 1842 kr 14659 $ 1,370 $ 3004 £ 1584 $ 2,739 € 1815 kr 278253 ₪ 7460 ¥ 313532 Mex$ 33415 NZ$ 3281 NOK 21479 zł 7888 S$ 2707 kr 21543 $ 2,013 $ 3269 £ 1724 $ 2,981 € 1975 kr 302782 ₪ 8117 ¥ 341171 Mex$ 36361 NZ$ 3570 NOK 23373 zł 8583 S$ 2946 kr 23442 $ 2,190 $ 3534 £ 1863 $ 3,222 € 2135 kr 327312 ₪ 8775 ¥ 368810 Mex$ 39307 NZ$ 3859 NOK 25266 zł 9279 S$ 3184 kr 25341 $ 2,368 Superior cabin for triple-use/upper deck $ 2458 £ 1296 $ 2,241 € 1485 kr 227662 ₪ 6103 ¥ 256526 Mex$ 27340 NZ$ 2684 NOK 17574 zł 6454 S$ 2215 kr 17626 $ 1,647 $ 3418 £ 1802 $ 3,117 € 2065 kr 316580 ₪ 8487 ¥ 356718 Mex$ 38018 NZ$ 3733 NOK 24438 zł 8975 S$ 3080 kr 24510 $ 2,290 $ 3683 £ 1942 $ 3,358 € 2225 kr 341109 ₪ 9145 ¥ 384358 Mex$ 40963 NZ$ 4022 NOK 26331 zł 9670 S$ 3319 kr 26409 $ 2,468 $ 3948 £ 2082 $ 3,599 € 2385 kr 365639 ₪ 9802 ¥ 411997 Mex$ 43909 NZ$ 4311 NOK 28225 zł 10365 S$ 3557 kr 28309 $ 2,645 Comfort Class Boat
Vita Pugna
Mantova to Venice
Season 1: April 12, 2025
Season 2: April 26, July 5, July 19, August 2 & August 16, 2025
Season 3: May 10, May 24, June 7, June 21, 2025
Season 4: August 30, September 13, September 27 & October 11, 2025Venice to Mantova
Season 2: April 19, June 28, July 12, July 26 & August 9, 2025
Season 3: May 3, May 17, May 31, June 14 & October 18, 2025
Season 4: August 23, September 6 & October 4, 2025Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Twin cabin $ 1995 £ 1052 $ 1,819 € 1205 kr 184736 ₪ 4952 ¥ 208158 Mex$ 22185 NZ$ 2178 NOK 14260 zł 5237 S$ 1797 kr 14303 $ 1,336 $ 2657 £ 1401 $ 2,422 € 1605 kr 246059 ₪ 6596 ¥ 277256 Mex$ 29549 NZ$ 2901 NOK 18994 zł 6975 S$ 2394 kr 19050 $ 1,780 $ 2822 £ 1488 $ 2,573 € 1705 kr 261389 ₪ 7007 ¥ 294530 Mex$ 31390 NZ$ 3082 NOK 20177 zł 7410 S$ 2543 kr 20237 $ 1,891 $ 3004 £ 1584 $ 2,739 € 1815 kr 278253 ₪ 7460 ¥ 313532 Mex$ 33415 NZ$ 3281 NOK 21479 zł 7888 S$ 2707 kr 21543 $ 2,013 Twin cabin/single-use $ 3517 £ 1855 $ 3,207 € 2125 kr 325779 ₪ 8734 ¥ 367083 Mex$ 39122 NZ$ 3841 NOK 25148 zł 9235 S$ 3169 kr 25222 $ 2,357 $ 4180 £ 2204 $ 3,811 € 2525 kr 387102 ₪ 10378 ¥ 436181 Mex$ 46487 NZ$ 4564 NOK 29882 zł 10974 S$ 3766 kr 29970 $ 2,800 $ 4345 £ 2291 $ 3,962 € 2625 kr 402432 ₪ 10789 ¥ 453455 Mex$ 48328 NZ$ 4745 NOK 31065 zł 11408 S$ 3915 kr 31157 $ 2,911 $ 4527 £ 2387 $ 4,128 € 2735 kr 419296 ₪ 11241 ¥ 472457 Mex$ 50353 NZ$ 4944 NOK 32367 zł 11886 S$ 4079 kr 32463 $ 3,033 Triple cabin $ 1978 £ 1043 $ 1,804 € 1195 kr 183203 ₪ 4911 ¥ 206430 Mex$ 22001 NZ$ 2160 NOK 14142 zł 5194 S$ 1782 kr 14184 $ 1,325 $ 2640 £ 1392 $ 2,407 € 1595 kr 244526 ₪ 6555 ¥ 275528 Mex$ 29365 NZ$ 2883 NOK 18876 zł 6932 S$ 2379 kr 18932 $ 1,769 $ 2806 £ 1479 $ 2,558 € 1695 kr 259856 ₪ 6966 ¥ 292803 Mex$ 31206 NZ$ 3064 NOK 20059 zł 7367 S$ 2528 kr 20119 $ 1,880 $ 2988 £ 1575 $ 2,724 € 1805 kr 276720 ₪ 7418 ¥ 311805 Mex$ 33231 NZ$ 3263 NOK 21361 zł 7845 S$ 2692 kr 21424 $ 2,002 Extra Options
Electric bike rental*: $ 265 £ 140 $ 241 € 160 kr 24529 ₪ 658 ¥ 27639 Mex$ 2946 NZ$ 289 NOK 1893 zł 695 S$ 239 kr 1899 $ 177
*The e-bikes must be rented for the entire tour, not on a daily basis. If a standard bicycle is available, you might be able to enjoy one or two days on the standard bike as well, for no extra charge. This will be based on availability.
Gluten-free, lactose-free, & vegan diets: $ 83 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7665 ₪ 205 ¥ 8637 Mex$ 921 NZ$ 90 NOK 592 zł 217 S$ 75 kr 593 $ 55
Electric bike rental*: $ 265 £ 140 $ 241 € 160 kr 24529 ₪ 658 ¥ 27639 Mex$ 2946 NZ$ 289 NOK 1893 zł 695 S$ 239 kr 1899 $ 177
*The e-bikes must be rented for the entire tour, not on a daily basis. If a standard bicycle is available, you might be able to enjoy one or two days on the standard bike as well, for no extra charge. This will be based on availability.
Gluten-free, lactose-free, & vegan diets: $ 108 £ 57 $ 98 € 65 kr 9965 ₪ 267 ¥ 11228 Mex$ 1197 NZ$ 117 NOK 769 zł 282 S$ 97 kr 772 $ 72
Children's discounts
Children's discounts are available but only on the Ave Maria and only apply if the child is occupying a third or fourth bed in a cabin. Note that the fourth bed is only available on Ave Maria and only in the superior cabins. Ask us for pricing.
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
Easy, guided or self-guided bike tour in Italy with daily distances from 19 to 38 miles. The tour is entirely on level ground. Much of the pedaling is along rivers and canals on tarmac bicycle paths or roads with a low volume of car traffic. It is anticipated that the boat will sail partway during breakfast or during the evening meal to make getting out of the towns easier or to shorten the stages.
Note: This tour can be both guided and self-guided. The included “Green Book” (one set per cabin) includes a roadbook and maps. You will also be profited a handlebar bag or map holder. If you change your mind during the week and want to join the guided tour, please inform the tour leader the evening before. You will have to follow the set schedule because there are some fixed timetables which have to be kept.
Airport Info
You can fly into Venice, Milano Malpensa, Verona, or Treviso airports. Most people opt to fly into and out of Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
Local Travel
From Venezia Marco Polo (VCE) airport, you can take the Fly-Bus shuttle service going to Venezia train station. The shuttle leaves every half hour. The ride takes about 20 minutes and a ticket costs approximately €8. Visit ATVO for details.
Beginning in Mantova:
From Venezia Mestre, you take a train to Mantova (travel time is about 2 and a half hours with a change in Verona Porta Nuova, costs from 30 to 50 euro depending on the type of train). For further information on timetables and prices, please visit the trenitalia.com site.
Beginning in Venice:
From the Venice train station to Giudecca Island, you can take a Vaporetto (water bus). The Vaporetto stop is REDENTORE.Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The Po Valley ranges from a humid continental climate to a humid subtropical. Due to the influence of the Adriatic Sea, climate is warmer and more humid as you travel east. Below you will find monthly weather averages for the region.
Day of Rest
You can always stay on board the ship and enjoy a day of rest.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Extra Stay
We advise Booking.com for researching and reserving your extra nights. You can read a detailed description of the hotels offered including a clear listing of amenities, but more importantly, can read customer reviews and ratings!
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Girolibero.
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