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 $ 2659 £ 1387 $ 2,369 € 1585 kr 242688 ₪ 6598 ¥ 269886 Mex$ 29837 NZ$ 2911 NOK 19017 zł 6975 S$ 2357 kr 18876 $ 1,734 $ 3582 £ 1868 $ 3,191 € 2135 kr 326902 ₪ 8887 ¥ 363537 Mex$ 40190 NZ$ 3921 NOK 25616 zł 9396 S$ 3175 kr 25426 $ 2,336 $ 3833 £ 1999 $ 3,415 € 2285 kr 349870 ₪ 9512 ¥ 389078 Mex$ 43014 NZ$ 4197 NOK 27416 zł 10056 S$ 3398 kr 27212 $ 2,500 $ 4085 £ 2130 $ 3,639 € 2435 kr 372837 ₪ 10136 ¥ 414620 Mex$ 45838 NZ$ 4473 NOK 29215 zł 10716 S$ 3621 kr 28998 $ 2,664 Standard cabin/lower deck $ 2240 £ 1168 $ 1,995 € 1335 kr 204410 ₪ 5557 ¥ 227317 Mex$ 25131 NZ$ 2452 NOK 16017 zł 5875 S$ 1985 kr 15899 $ 1,461 $ 3162 £ 1649 $ 2,817 € 1885 kr 288623 ₪ 7846 ¥ 320968 Mex$ 35484 NZ$ 3462 NOK 22616 zł 8296 S$ 2803 kr 22448 $ 2,062 $ 3414 £ 1780 $ 3,041 € 2035 kr 311591 ₪ 8471 ¥ 346510 Mex$ 38308 NZ$ 3738 NOK 24416 zł 8956 S$ 3026 kr 24235 $ 2,227 $ 3666 £ 1911 $ 3,266 € 2185 kr 334558 ₪ 9095 ¥ 372051 Mex$ 41131 NZ$ 4013 NOK 26216 zł 9616 S$ 3249 kr 26021 $ 2,391 Bunk bed cabin/lower deck $ 1904 £ 993 $ 1,696 € 1135 kr 173786 ₪ 4725 ¥ 193262 Mex$ 21366 NZ$ 2085 NOK 13618 zł 4995 S$ 1688 kr 13517 $ 1,242 $ 2827 £ 1474 $ 2,518 € 1685 kr 258000 ₪ 7014 ¥ 286913 Mex$ 31719 NZ$ 3095 NOK 20217 zł 7415 S$ 2506 kr 20067 $ 1,844 $ 3079 £ 1605 $ 2,743 € 1835 kr 280967 ₪ 7638 ¥ 312455 Mex$ 34543 NZ$ 3370 NOK 22016 zł 8076 S$ 2729 kr 21853 $ 2,008 $ 3330 £ 1737 $ 2,967 € 1985 kr 303935 ₪ 8263 ¥ 337996 Mex$ 37367 NZ$ 3646 NOK 23816 zł 8736 S$ 2952 kr 23639 $ 2,172 Double standard cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 3917 £ 2043 $ 3,490 € 2335 kr 357525 ₪ 9720 ¥ 397592 Mex$ 43955 NZ$ 4289 NOK 28015 zł 10276 S$ 3473 kr 27808 $ 2,555 $ 4840 £ 2524 $ 4,312 € 2885 kr 441739 ₪ 12009 ¥ 491244 Mex$ 54309 NZ$ 5299 NOK 34614 zł 12696 S$ 4290 kr 34357 $ 3,157 $ 5092 £ 2655 $ 4,536 € 3035 kr 464706 ₪ 12633 ¥ 516785 Mex$ 57132 NZ$ 5575 NOK 36414 zł 13357 S$ 4514 kr 36144 $ 3,321 $ 5343 £ 2786 $ 4,760 € 3185 kr 487674 ₪ 13258 ¥ 542326 Mex$ 59956 NZ$ 5850 NOK 38214 zł 14017 S$ 4737 kr 37930 $ 3,485 Bunk bed cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 2827 £ 1474 $ 2,518 € 1685 kr 258000 ₪ 7014 ¥ 286913 Mex$ 31719 NZ$ 3095 NOK 20217 zł 7415 S$ 2506 kr 20067 $ 1,844 $ 3750 £ 1955 $ 3,340 € 2235 kr 342214 ₪ 9303 ¥ 380565 Mex$ 42073 NZ$ 4105 NOK 26816 zł 9836 S$ 3324 kr 26617 $ 2,445 $ 4001 £ 2086 $ 3,565 € 2385 kr 365181 ₪ 9928 ¥ 406106 Mex$ 44896 NZ$ 4381 NOK 28615 zł 10496 S$ 3547 kr 28403 $ 2,610 $ 4253 £ 2218 $ 3,789 € 2535 kr 388148 ₪ 10552 ¥ 431647 Mex$ 47720 NZ$ 4656 NOK 30415 zł 11156 S$ 3770 kr 30189 $ 2,774 Standard cabin for triple-use/lower deck $ 2072 £ 1080 $ 1,846 € 1235 kr 189098 ₪ 5141 ¥ 210290 Mex$ 23248 NZ$ 2268 NOK 14818 zł 5435 S$ 1837 kr 14708 $ 1,351 $ 2995 £ 1562 $ 2,668 € 1785 kr 273312 ₪ 7430 ¥ 303941 Mex$ 33602 NZ$ 3279 NOK 21417 zł 7856 S$ 2655 kr 21258 $ 1,953 $ 3246 £ 1693 $ 2,892 € 1935 kr 296279 ₪ 8055 ¥ 329482 Mex$ 36425 NZ$ 3554 NOK 23216 zł 8516 S$ 2878 kr 23044 $ 2,117 $ 3498 £ 1824 $ 3,116 € 2085 kr 319246 ₪ 8679 ¥ 355023 Mex$ 39249 NZ$ 3830 NOK 25016 zł 9176 S$ 3101 kr 24830 $ 2,281 Superior cabin for triple-use/upper deck $ 2491 £ 1299 $ 2,219 € 1485 kr 227377 ₪ 6181 ¥ 252858 Mex$ 27954 NZ$ 2728 NOK 17817 zł 6535 S$ 2208 kr 17685 $ 1,625 $ 3414 £ 1780 $ 3,041 € 2035 kr 311591 ₪ 8471 ¥ 346510 Mex$ 38308 NZ$ 3738 NOK 24416 zł 8956 S$ 3026 kr 24235 $ 2,227 $ 3666 £ 1911 $ 3,266 € 2185 kr 334558 ₪ 9095 ¥ 372051 Mex$ 41131 NZ$ 4013 NOK 26216 zł 9616 S$ 3249 kr 26021 $ 2,391 $ 3917 £ 2043 $ 3,490 € 2335 kr 357525 ₪ 9720 ¥ 397592 Mex$ 43955 NZ$ 4289 NOK 28015 zł 10276 S$ 3473 kr 27808 $ 2,555 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 $ 1988 £ 1037 $ 1,771 € 1185 kr 181442 ₪ 4933 ¥ 201776 Mex$ 22307 NZ$ 2177 NOK 14218 zł 5215 S$ 1762 kr 14112 $ 1,297 $ 2575 £ 1343 $ 2,294 € 1535 kr 235033 ₪ 6390 ¥ 261372 Mex$ 28896 NZ$ 2819 NOK 18417 zł 6755 S$ 2283 kr 18280 $ 1,680 $ 2743 £ 1430 $ 2,444 € 1635 kr 250344 ₪ 6806 ¥ 278400 Mex$ 30778 NZ$ 3003 NOK 19617 zł 7195 S$ 2432 kr 19471 $ 1,789 $ 2911 £ 1518 $ 2,593 € 1735 kr 265656 ₪ 7222 ¥ 295427 Mex$ 32660 NZ$ 3187 NOK 20817 zł 7636 S$ 2580 kr 20662 $ 1,898 Twin cabin/single-use $ 3498 £ 1824 $ 3,116 € 2085 kr 319246 ₪ 8679 ¥ 355023 Mex$ 39249 NZ$ 3830 NOK 25016 zł 9176 S$ 3101 kr 24830 $ 2,281 $ 4085 £ 2130 $ 3,639 € 2435 kr 372837 ₪ 10136 ¥ 414620 Mex$ 45838 NZ$ 4473 NOK 29215 zł 10716 S$ 3621 kr 28998 $ 2,664 $ 4253 £ 2218 $ 3,789 € 2535 kr 388148 ₪ 10552 ¥ 431647 Mex$ 47720 NZ$ 4656 NOK 30415 zł 11156 S$ 3770 kr 30189 $ 2,774 $ 4421 £ 2305 $ 3,938 € 2635 kr 403460 ₪ 10968 ¥ 448675 Mex$ 49602 NZ$ 4840 NOK 31615 zł 11596 S$ 3919 kr 31380 $ 2,883 Triple cabin $ 1820 £ 949 $ 1,622 € 1085 kr 166131 ₪ 4516 ¥ 184748 Mex$ 20425 NZ$ 1993 NOK 13018 zł 4775 S$ 1614 kr 12921 $ 1,187 $ 2407 £ 1255 $ 2,145 € 1435 kr 219721 ₪ 5973 ¥ 244345 Mex$ 27013 NZ$ 2636 NOK 17217 zł 6315 S$ 2134 kr 17089 $ 1,570 $ 2575 £ 1343 $ 2,294 € 1535 kr 235033 ₪ 6390 ¥ 261372 Mex$ 28896 NZ$ 2819 NOK 18417 zł 6755 S$ 2283 kr 18280 $ 1,680 $ 2743 £ 1430 $ 2,444 € 1635 kr 250344 ₪ 6806 ¥ 278400 Mex$ 30778 NZ$ 3003 NOK 19617 zł 7195 S$ 2432 kr 19471 $ 1,789 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 $ 2743 £ 1430 $ 2,444 € 1635 kr 250344 ₪ 6806 ¥ 278400 Mex$ 30778 NZ$ 3003 NOK 19617 zł 7195 S$ 2432 kr 19471 $ 1,789 $ 3716 £ 1938 $ 3,310 € 2215 kr 339151 ₪ 9220 ¥ 377159 Mex$ 41696 NZ$ 4068 NOK 26576 zł 9748 S$ 3294 kr 26378 $ 2,424 $ 3984 £ 2078 $ 3,550 € 2375 kr 363650 ₪ 9886 ¥ 404403 Mex$ 44708 NZ$ 4362 NOK 28495 zł 10452 S$ 3532 kr 28284 $ 2,599 $ 4253 £ 2218 $ 3,789 € 2535 kr 388148 ₪ 10552 ¥ 431647 Mex$ 47720 NZ$ 4656 NOK 30415 zł 11156 S$ 3770 kr 30189 $ 2,774 Standard cabin/lower deck $ 2324 £ 1212 $ 2,070 € 1385 kr 212065 ₪ 5765 ¥ 235831 Mex$ 26072 NZ$ 2544 NOK 16617 zł 6095 S$ 2060 kr 16494 $ 1,515 $ 3297 £ 1719 $ 2,937 € 1965 kr 300872 ₪ 8179 ¥ 334590 Mex$ 36990 NZ$ 3609 NOK 23576 zł 8648 S$ 2922 kr 23401 $ 2,150 $ 3565 £ 1859 $ 3,176 € 2125 kr 325371 ₪ 8846 ¥ 361834 Mex$ 40002 NZ$ 3903 NOK 25496 zł 9352 S$ 3160 kr 25307 $ 2,325 $ 3833 £ 1999 $ 3,415 € 2285 kr 349870 ₪ 9512 ¥ 389078 Mex$ 43014 NZ$ 4197 NOK 27416 zł 10056 S$ 3398 kr 27212 $ 2,500 Bunk bed cabin/lower deck $ 1988 £ 1037 $ 1,771 € 1185 kr 181442 ₪ 4933 ¥ 201776 Mex$ 22307 NZ$ 2177 NOK 14218 zł 5215 S$ 1762 kr 14112 $ 1,297 $ 2961 £ 1544 $ 2,638 € 1765 kr 270249 ₪ 7347 ¥ 300535 Mex$ 33225 NZ$ 3242 NOK 21177 zł 7768 S$ 2625 kr 21019 $ 1,931 $ 3230 £ 1684 $ 2,877 € 1925 kr 294748 ₪ 8013 ¥ 327779 Mex$ 36237 NZ$ 3536 NOK 23096 zł 8472 S$ 2863 kr 22925 $ 2,106 $ 3498 £ 1824 $ 3,116 € 2085 kr 319246 ₪ 8679 ¥ 355023 Mex$ 39249 NZ$ 3830 NOK 25016 zł 9176 S$ 3101 kr 24830 $ 2,281 Double standard cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 4253 £ 2218 $ 3,789 € 2535 kr 388148 ₪ 10552 ¥ 431647 Mex$ 47720 NZ$ 4656 NOK 30415 zł 11156 S$ 3770 kr 30189 $ 2,774 $ 5226 £ 2725 $ 4,656 € 3115 kr 476956 ₪ 12966 ¥ 530407 Mex$ 58638 NZ$ 5722 NOK 37374 zł 13709 S$ 4633 kr 37097 $ 3,408 $ 5494 £ 2865 $ 4,895 € 3275 kr 501454 ₪ 13632 ¥ 557651 Mex$ 61650 NZ$ 6015 NOK 39294 zł 14413 S$ 4870 kr 39002 $ 3,583 $ 5763 £ 3005 $ 5,134 € 3435 kr 525953 ₪ 14298 ¥ 584895 Mex$ 64662 NZ$ 6309 NOK 41213 zł 15117 S$ 5108 kr 40907 $ 3,758 Bunk bed cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 2995 £ 1562 $ 2,668 € 1785 kr 273312 ₪ 7430 ¥ 303941 Mex$ 33602 NZ$ 3279 NOK 21417 zł 7856 S$ 2655 kr 21258 $ 1,953 $ 3968 £ 2069 $ 3,535 € 2365 kr 362119 ₪ 9845 ¥ 402700 Mex$ 44520 NZ$ 4344 NOK 28375 zł 10408 S$ 3517 kr 28165 $ 2,588 $ 4236 £ 2209 $ 3,774 € 2525 kr 386617 ₪ 10511 ¥ 429944 Mex$ 47532 NZ$ 4638 NOK 30295 zł 11112 S$ 3755 kr 30070 $ 2,763 $ 4505 £ 2349 $ 4,013 € 2685 kr 411116 ₪ 11177 ¥ 457189 Mex$ 50544 NZ$ 4932 NOK 32215 zł 11816 S$ 3993 kr 31976 $ 2,938 Standard cabin for triple-use/lower deck $ 2072 £ 1080 $ 1,846 € 1235 kr 189098 ₪ 5141 ¥ 210290 Mex$ 23248 NZ$ 2268 NOK 14818 zł 5435 S$ 1837 kr 14708 $ 1,351 $ 3045 £ 1588 $ 2,713 € 1815 kr 277905 ₪ 7555 ¥ 309049 Mex$ 34166 NZ$ 3334 NOK 21776 zł 7988 S$ 2699 kr 21615 $ 1,986 $ 3313 £ 1728 $ 2,952 € 1975 kr 302404 ₪ 8221 ¥ 336293 Mex$ 37178 NZ$ 3628 NOK 23696 zł 8692 S$ 2937 kr 23520 $ 2,161 $ 3582 £ 1868 $ 3,191 € 2135 kr 326902 ₪ 8887 ¥ 363537 Mex$ 40190 NZ$ 3921 NOK 25616 zł 9396 S$ 3175 kr 25426 $ 2,336 Superior cabin for triple-use/upper deck $ 2491 £ 1299 $ 2,219 € 1485 kr 227377 ₪ 6181 ¥ 252858 Mex$ 27954 NZ$ 2728 NOK 17817 zł 6535 S$ 2208 kr 17685 $ 1,625 $ 3464 £ 1807 $ 3,086 € 2065 kr 316184 ₪ 8596 ¥ 351618 Mex$ 38872 NZ$ 3793 NOK 24776 zł 9088 S$ 3071 kr 24592 $ 2,259 $ 3733 £ 1946 $ 3,325 € 2225 kr 340683 ₪ 9262 ¥ 378862 Mex$ 41884 NZ$ 4087 NOK 26696 zł 9792 S$ 3309 kr 26498 $ 2,434 $ 4001 £ 2086 $ 3,565 € 2385 kr 365181 ₪ 9928 ¥ 406106 Mex$ 44896 NZ$ 4381 NOK 28615 zł 10496 S$ 3547 kr 28403 $ 2,610 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 $ 2022 £ 1054 $ 1,801 € 1205 kr 184504 ₪ 5016 ¥ 205181 Mex$ 22683 NZ$ 2213 NOK 14458 zł 5303 S$ 1792 kr 14350 $ 1,318 $ 2693 £ 1404 $ 2,399 € 1605 kr 245751 ₪ 6681 ¥ 273291 Mex$ 30213 NZ$ 2948 NOK 19257 zł 7063 S$ 2387 kr 19114 $ 1,756 $ 2860 £ 1492 $ 2,548 € 1705 kr 261062 ₪ 7097 ¥ 290319 Mex$ 32096 NZ$ 3132 NOK 20457 zł 7503 S$ 2536 kr 20305 $ 1,866 $ 3045 £ 1588 $ 2,713 € 1815 kr 277905 ₪ 7555 ¥ 309049 Mex$ 34166 NZ$ 3334 NOK 21776 zł 7988 S$ 2699 kr 21615 $ 1,986 Twin cabin/single-use $ 3565 £ 1859 $ 3,176 € 2125 kr 325371 ₪ 8846 ¥ 361834 Mex$ 40002 NZ$ 3903 NOK 25496 zł 9352 S$ 3160 kr 25307 $ 2,325 $ 4236 £ 2209 $ 3,774 € 2525 kr 386617 ₪ 10511 ¥ 429944 Mex$ 47532 NZ$ 4638 NOK 30295 zł 11112 S$ 3755 kr 30070 $ 2,763 $ 4404 £ 2296 $ 3,923 € 2625 kr 401929 ₪ 10927 ¥ 446972 Mex$ 49414 NZ$ 4822 NOK 31495 zł 11552 S$ 3904 kr 31261 $ 2,872 $ 4588 £ 2393 $ 4,088 € 2735 kr 418772 ₪ 11385 ¥ 465702 Mex$ 51485 NZ$ 5024 NOK 32815 zł 12036 S$ 4067 kr 32571 $ 2,993 Triple cabin $ 2005 £ 1045 $ 1,786 € 1195 kr 182973 ₪ 4974 ¥ 203479 Mex$ 22495 NZ$ 2195 NOK 14338 zł 5259 S$ 1777 kr 14231 $ 1,308 $ 2676 £ 1395 $ 2,384 € 1595 kr 244220 ₪ 6639 ¥ 271589 Mex$ 30025 NZ$ 2930 NOK 19137 zł 7019 S$ 2372 kr 18995 $ 1,745 $ 2844 £ 1483 $ 2,533 € 1695 kr 259531 ₪ 7056 ¥ 288616 Mex$ 31907 NZ$ 3113 NOK 20337 zł 7459 S$ 2521 kr 20186 $ 1,855 $ 3028 £ 1579 $ 2,698 € 1805 kr 276374 ₪ 7513 ¥ 307346 Mex$ 33978 NZ$ 3315 NOK 21656 zł 7944 S$ 2684 kr 21496 $ 1,975 Extra Options
Electric bike rental*: $ 268 £ 140 $ 239 € 160 kr 24499 ₪ 666 ¥ 27244 Mex$ 3012 NZ$ 294 NOK 1920 zł 704 S$ 238 kr 1905 $ 175
*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: $ 84 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7656 ₪ 208 ¥ 8514 Mex$ 941 NZ$ 92 NOK 600 zł 220 S$ 74 kr 595 $ 55
Electric bike rental*: $ 268 £ 140 $ 239 € 160 kr 24499 ₪ 666 ¥ 27244 Mex$ 3012 NZ$ 294 NOK 1920 zł 704 S$ 238 kr 1905 $ 175
*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: $ 109 £ 57 $ 97 € 65 kr 9953 ₪ 271 ¥ 11068 Mex$ 1224 NZ$ 119 NOK 780 zł 286 S$ 97 kr 774 $ 71
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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