Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy Bike + Boat Tours
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- Length8 days
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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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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, 2024Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Superior cabin/upper deck $ 2681 £ 1381 $ 2,379 € 1585 kr 240724 ₪ 6417 ¥ 262003 Mex$ 29587 NZ$ 2890 NOK 18731 kr 18361 $ 1,757 $ 3611 £ 1860 $ 3,205 € 2135 kr 324256 ₪ 8644 ¥ 352919 Mex$ 39854 NZ$ 3893 NOK 25231 kr 24732 $ 2,367 $ 3865 £ 1991 $ 3,430 € 2285 kr 347038 ₪ 9251 ¥ 377714 Mex$ 42654 NZ$ 4166 NOK 27003 kr 26470 $ 2,533 $ 4119 £ 2121 $ 3,655 € 2435 kr 369819 ₪ 9859 ¥ 402510 Mex$ 45454 NZ$ 4440 NOK 28776 kr 28207 $ 2,699 Standard cabin/lower deck $ 2258 £ 1163 $ 2,004 € 1335 kr 202755 ₪ 5405 ¥ 220678 Mex$ 24920 NZ$ 2434 NOK 15777 kr 15465 $ 1,480 $ 3188 £ 1642 $ 2,829 € 1885 kr 286287 ₪ 7632 ¥ 311594 Mex$ 35187 NZ$ 3437 NOK 22276 kr 21836 $ 2,090 $ 3442 £ 1773 $ 3,055 € 2035 kr 309069 ₪ 8239 ¥ 336389 Mex$ 37987 NZ$ 3710 NOK 24049 kr 23574 $ 2,256 $ 3696 £ 1904 $ 3,280 € 2185 kr 331850 ₪ 8846 ¥ 361184 Mex$ 40787 NZ$ 3984 NOK 25822 kr 25311 $ 2,422 Bunk bed cabin/lower deck $ 1920 £ 989 $ 1,704 € 1135 kr 172380 ₪ 4595 ¥ 187617 Mex$ 21187 NZ$ 2069 NOK 13413 kr 13148 $ 1,258 $ 2850 £ 1468 $ 2,529 € 1685 kr 255912 ₪ 6822 ¥ 278533 Mex$ 31454 NZ$ 3072 NOK 19913 kr 19519 $ 1,868 $ 3104 £ 1599 $ 2,754 € 1835 kr 278693 ₪ 7429 ¥ 303329 Mex$ 34254 NZ$ 3346 NOK 21685 kr 21257 $ 2,034 $ 3358 £ 1729 $ 2,979 € 1985 kr 301475 ₪ 8037 ¥ 328124 Mex$ 37054 NZ$ 3619 NOK 23458 kr 22995 $ 2,201 Double standard cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 3950 £ 2034 $ 3,505 € 2335 kr 354632 ₪ 9454 ¥ 385980 Mex$ 43587 NZ$ 4257 NOK 27594 kr 27049 $ 2,589 $ 4880 £ 2513 $ 4,330 € 2885 kr 438164 ₪ 11681 ¥ 476895 Mex$ 53854 NZ$ 5260 NOK 34094 kr 33420 $ 3,198 $ 5134 £ 2644 $ 4,556 € 3035 kr 460945 ₪ 12288 ¥ 501691 Mex$ 56654 NZ$ 5534 NOK 35867 kr 35158 $ 3,365 $ 5387 £ 2775 $ 4,781 € 3185 kr 483726 ₪ 12895 ¥ 526486 Mex$ 59454 NZ$ 5807 NOK 37639 kr 36896 $ 3,531 Bunk bed cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 2850 £ 1468 $ 2,529 € 1685 kr 255912 ₪ 6822 ¥ 278533 Mex$ 31454 NZ$ 3072 NOK 19913 kr 19519 $ 1,868 $ 3780 £ 1947 $ 3,355 € 2235 kr 339444 ₪ 9049 ¥ 369449 Mex$ 41721 NZ$ 4075 NOK 26412 kr 25891 $ 2,478 $ 4034 £ 2078 $ 3,580 € 2385 kr 362225 ₪ 9656 ¥ 394245 Mex$ 44521 NZ$ 4349 NOK 28185 kr 27628 $ 2,644 $ 4288 £ 2208 $ 3,805 € 2535 kr 385007 ₪ 10264 ¥ 419040 Mex$ 47321 NZ$ 4622 NOK 29958 kr 29366 $ 2,810 Standard cabin for triple-use/lower deck $ 2089 £ 1076 $ 1,854 € 1235 kr 187567 ₪ 5000 ¥ 204148 Mex$ 23054 NZ$ 2252 NOK 14595 kr 14306 $ 1,369 $ 3019 £ 1555 $ 2,679 € 1785 kr 271099 ₪ 7227 ¥ 295064 Mex$ 33320 NZ$ 3255 NOK 21094 kr 20678 $ 1,979 $ 3273 £ 1686 $ 2,904 € 1935 kr 293881 ₪ 7834 ¥ 319859 Mex$ 36121 NZ$ 3528 NOK 22867 kr 22415 $ 2,145 $ 3527 £ 1816 $ 3,130 € 2085 kr 316662 ₪ 8442 ¥ 344654 Mex$ 38921 NZ$ 3802 NOK 24640 kr 24153 $ 2,311 Superior cabin for triple-use/upper deck $ 2512 £ 1294 $ 2,229 € 1485 kr 225537 ₪ 6012 ¥ 245473 Mex$ 27720 NZ$ 2708 NOK 17549 kr 17202 $ 1,646 $ 3442 £ 1773 $ 3,055 € 2035 kr 309069 ₪ 8239 ¥ 336389 Mex$ 37987 NZ$ 3710 NOK 24049 kr 23574 $ 2,256 $ 3696 £ 1904 $ 3,280 € 2185 kr 331850 ₪ 8846 ¥ 361184 Mex$ 40787 NZ$ 3984 NOK 25822 kr 25311 $ 2,422 $ 3950 £ 2034 $ 3,505 € 2335 kr 354632 ₪ 9454 ¥ 385980 Mex$ 43587 NZ$ 4257 NOK 27594 kr 27049 $ 2,589 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, 2024Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Twin cabin $ 2004 £ 1032 $ 1,779 € 1185 kr 179974 ₪ 4798 ¥ 195883 Mex$ 22120 NZ$ 2161 NOK 14004 kr 13727 $ 1,314 $ 2596 £ 1337 $ 2,304 € 1535 kr 233130 ₪ 6215 ¥ 253738 Mex$ 28654 NZ$ 2799 NOK 18140 kr 17782 $ 1,702 $ 2766 £ 1424 $ 2,454 € 1635 kr 248318 ₪ 6620 ¥ 270268 Mex$ 30520 NZ$ 2981 NOK 19322 kr 18940 $ 1,813 $ 2935 £ 1512 $ 2,604 € 1735 kr 263506 ₪ 7025 ¥ 286798 Mex$ 32387 NZ$ 3163 NOK 20504 kr 20098 $ 1,923 Twin cabin/single-use $ 3527 £ 1816 $ 3,130 € 2085 kr 316662 ₪ 8442 ¥ 344654 Mex$ 38921 NZ$ 3802 NOK 24640 kr 24153 $ 2,311 $ 4119 £ 2121 $ 3,655 € 2435 kr 369819 ₪ 9859 ¥ 402510 Mex$ 45454 NZ$ 4440 NOK 28776 kr 28207 $ 2,699 $ 4288 £ 2208 $ 3,805 € 2535 kr 385007 ₪ 10264 ¥ 419040 Mex$ 47321 NZ$ 4622 NOK 29958 kr 29366 $ 2,810 $ 4457 £ 2296 $ 3,955 € 2635 kr 400194 ₪ 10668 ¥ 435570 Mex$ 49187 NZ$ 4804 NOK 31139 kr 30524 $ 2,921 Triple cabin $ 1835 £ 945 $ 1,629 € 1085 kr 164786 ₪ 4393 ¥ 179352 Mex$ 20254 NZ$ 1978 NOK 12822 kr 12569 $ 1,203 $ 2427 £ 1250 $ 2,154 € 1435 kr 217943 ₪ 5810 ¥ 237208 Mex$ 26787 NZ$ 2616 NOK 16958 kr 16623 $ 1,591 $ 2596 £ 1337 $ 2,304 € 1535 kr 233130 ₪ 6215 ¥ 253738 Mex$ 28654 NZ$ 2799 NOK 18140 kr 17782 $ 1,702 $ 2766 £ 1424 $ 2,454 € 1635 kr 248318 ₪ 6620 ¥ 270268 Mex$ 30520 NZ$ 2981 NOK 19322 kr 18940 $ 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 $ 2766 £ 1424 $ 2,454 € 1635 kr 248318 ₪ 6620 ¥ 270268 Mex$ 30520 NZ$ 2981 NOK 19322 kr 18940 $ 1,813 $ 3747 £ 1930 $ 3,325 € 2215 kr 336406 ₪ 8968 ¥ 366143 Mex$ 41347 NZ$ 4039 NOK 26176 kr 25659 $ 2,456 $ 4017 £ 2069 $ 3,565 € 2375 kr 360707 ₪ 9616 ¥ 392592 Mex$ 44334 NZ$ 4330 NOK 28067 kr 27512 $ 2,633 $ 4288 £ 2208 $ 3,805 € 2535 kr 385007 ₪ 10264 ¥ 419040 Mex$ 47321 NZ$ 4622 NOK 29958 kr 29366 $ 2,810 Standard cabin/lower deck $ 2343 £ 1207 $ 2,079 € 1385 kr 210349 ₪ 5607 ¥ 228943 Mex$ 25854 NZ$ 2525 NOK 16367 kr 16044 $ 1,535 $ 3324 £ 1712 $ 2,949 € 1965 kr 298437 ₪ 7956 ¥ 324818 Mex$ 36681 NZ$ 3583 NOK 23222 kr 22763 $ 2,178 $ 3594 £ 1851 $ 3,190 € 2125 kr 322737 ₪ 8604 ¥ 351266 Mex$ 39667 NZ$ 3874 NOK 25112 kr 24616 $ 2,356 $ 3865 £ 1991 $ 3,430 € 2285 kr 347038 ₪ 9251 ¥ 377714 Mex$ 42654 NZ$ 4166 NOK 27003 kr 26470 $ 2,533 Bunk bed cabin/lower deck $ 2004 £ 1032 $ 1,779 € 1185 kr 179974 ₪ 4798 ¥ 195883 Mex$ 22120 NZ$ 2161 NOK 14004 kr 13727 $ 1,314 $ 2985 £ 1538 $ 2,649 € 1765 kr 268062 ₪ 7146 ¥ 291758 Mex$ 32947 NZ$ 3218 NOK 20858 kr 20446 $ 1,957 $ 3256 £ 1677 $ 2,889 € 1925 kr 292362 ₪ 7794 ¥ 318206 Mex$ 35934 NZ$ 3510 NOK 22749 kr 22299 $ 2,134 $ 3527 £ 1816 $ 3,130 € 2085 kr 316662 ₪ 8442 ¥ 344654 Mex$ 38921 NZ$ 3802 NOK 24640 kr 24153 $ 2,311 Double standard cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 4288 £ 2208 $ 3,805 € 2535 kr 385007 ₪ 10264 ¥ 419040 Mex$ 47321 NZ$ 4622 NOK 29958 kr 29366 $ 2,810 $ 5269 £ 2714 $ 4,676 € 3115 kr 473095 ₪ 12612 ¥ 514915 Mex$ 58147 NZ$ 5680 NOK 36812 kr 36085 $ 3,453 $ 5540 £ 2853 $ 4,916 € 3275 kr 497395 ₪ 13260 ¥ 541363 Mex$ 61134 NZ$ 5971 NOK 38703 kr 37938 $ 3,631 $ 5810 £ 2993 $ 5,156 € 3435 kr 521696 ₪ 13907 ¥ 567811 Mex$ 64121 NZ$ 6263 NOK 40594 kr 39792 $ 3,808 Bunk bed cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 3019 £ 1555 $ 2,679 € 1785 kr 271099 ₪ 7227 ¥ 295064 Mex$ 33320 NZ$ 3255 NOK 21094 kr 20678 $ 1,979 $ 4000 £ 2060 $ 3,550 € 2365 kr 359188 ₪ 9575 ¥ 390939 Mex$ 44147 NZ$ 4312 NOK 27949 kr 27397 $ 2,622 $ 4271 £ 2200 $ 3,790 € 2525 kr 383488 ₪ 10223 ¥ 417387 Mex$ 47134 NZ$ 4604 NOK 29840 kr 29250 $ 2,799 $ 4542 £ 2339 $ 4,030 € 2685 kr 407788 ₪ 10871 ¥ 443835 Mex$ 50121 NZ$ 4895 NOK 31730 kr 31103 $ 2,977 Standard cabin for triple-use/lower deck $ 2089 £ 1076 $ 1,854 € 1235 kr 187567 ₪ 5000 ¥ 204148 Mex$ 23054 NZ$ 2252 NOK 14595 kr 14306 $ 1,369 $ 3070 £ 1581 $ 2,724 € 1815 kr 275656 ₪ 7348 ¥ 300023 Mex$ 33880 NZ$ 3309 NOK 21449 kr 21025 $ 2,012 $ 3341 £ 1721 $ 2,964 € 1975 kr 299956 ₪ 7996 ¥ 326471 Mex$ 36867 NZ$ 3601 NOK 23340 kr 22879 $ 2,189 $ 3611 £ 1860 $ 3,205 € 2135 kr 324256 ₪ 8644 ¥ 352919 Mex$ 39854 NZ$ 3893 NOK 25231 kr 24732 $ 2,367 Superior cabin for triple-use/upper deck $ 2512 £ 1294 $ 2,229 € 1485 kr 225537 ₪ 6012 ¥ 245473 Mex$ 27720 NZ$ 2708 NOK 17549 kr 17202 $ 1,646 $ 3493 £ 1799 $ 3,100 € 2065 kr 313625 ₪ 8361 ¥ 341348 Mex$ 38547 NZ$ 3765 NOK 24403 kr 23921 $ 2,289 $ 3764 £ 1938 $ 3,340 € 2225 kr 337925 ₪ 9008 ¥ 367796 Mex$ 41534 NZ$ 4057 NOK 26294 kr 25775 $ 2,467 $ 4034 £ 2078 $ 3,580 € 2385 kr 362225 ₪ 9656 ¥ 394245 Mex$ 44521 NZ$ 4349 NOK 28185 kr 27628 $ 2,644 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 $ 2038 £ 1050 $ 1,809 € 1205 kr 183011 ₪ 4879 ¥ 199189 Mex$ 22494 NZ$ 2197 NOK 14240 kr 13959 $ 1,336 $ 2715 £ 1398 $ 2,409 € 1605 kr 243762 ₪ 6498 ¥ 265309 Mex$ 29960 NZ$ 2926 NOK 18967 kr 18593 $ 1,779 $ 2884 £ 1485 $ 2,559 € 1705 kr 258949 ₪ 6903 ¥ 281839 Mex$ 31827 NZ$ 3109 NOK 20149 kr 19751 $ 1,890 $ 3070 £ 1581 $ 2,724 € 1815 kr 275656 ₪ 7348 ¥ 300023 Mex$ 33880 NZ$ 3309 NOK 21449 kr 21025 $ 2,012 Twin cabin/single-use $ 3594 £ 1851 $ 3,190 € 2125 kr 322737 ₪ 8604 ¥ 351266 Mex$ 39667 NZ$ 3874 NOK 25112 kr 24616 $ 2,356 $ 4271 £ 2200 $ 3,790 € 2525 kr 383488 ₪ 10223 ¥ 417387 Mex$ 47134 NZ$ 4604 NOK 29840 kr 29250 $ 2,799 $ 4440 £ 2287 $ 3,940 € 2625 kr 398676 ₪ 10628 ¥ 433917 Mex$ 49001 NZ$ 4786 NOK 31021 kr 30408 $ 2,910 $ 4626 £ 2383 $ 4,105 € 2735 kr 415382 ₪ 11073 ¥ 452100 Mex$ 51054 NZ$ 4987 NOK 32321 kr 31683 $ 3,032 Triple cabin $ 2021 £ 1041 $ 1,794 € 1195 kr 181492 ₪ 4838 ¥ 197536 Mex$ 22307 NZ$ 2179 NOK 14122 kr 13843 $ 1,325 $ 2698 £ 1390 $ 2,394 € 1595 kr 242243 ₪ 6458 ¥ 263656 Mex$ 29774 NZ$ 2908 NOK 18849 kr 18477 $ 1,768 $ 2867 £ 1477 $ 2,544 € 1695 kr 257431 ₪ 6863 ¥ 280186 Mex$ 31640 NZ$ 3090 NOK 20031 kr 19635 $ 1,879 $ 3053 £ 1573 $ 2,709 € 1805 kr 274137 ₪ 7308 ¥ 298370 Mex$ 33694 NZ$ 3291 NOK 21331 kr 20909 $ 2,001 Extra Options
Electric bike rental*: $ 271 £ 139 $ 240 € 160 kr 24300 ₪ 648 ¥ 26448 Mex$ 2987 NZ$ 292 NOK 1891 kr 1853 $ 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: $ 85 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7594 ₪ 202 ¥ 8265 Mex$ 933 NZ$ 91 NOK 591 kr 579 $ 55
Electric bike rental*: $ 271 £ 139 $ 240 € 160 kr 24300 ₪ 648 ¥ 26448 Mex$ 2987 NZ$ 292 NOK 1891 kr 1853 $ 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: $ 110 £ 57 $ 98 € 65 kr 9872 ₪ 263 ¥ 10745 Mex$ 1213 NZ$ 119 NOK 768 kr 753 $ 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.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
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