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- 79% 5 star: 34 reviews
- 16% 4 star: 7 reviews
- 2% 3 star: 1 review
- 2% 2 star: 1 review
Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Charlotte S. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerBeing in Venice, great dinners, excellent staff, incredibly good background material and maps (wish we got this before the trip so we could have been better prepared). We would have appreciated “corners” and a “sweep” when biking.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Gail S. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe staff of the Vita Pugna, Michela, Esther, Danilo & Sam were superb!! They ensured our experience was a great one from the fabulous food to the wonderful guiding while cycling.
The weather cooperated for the most part as it was in the latter part of October, but I would suggest if possible to go earlier in the season.Boat: Vita Pugna
Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Jeanne H. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMy most memorable part of the trip for me was seeing the beautiful
countryside as we bicycled
along the Poe River. Another highlight was the delicious food prepared by our chef.Boat: Vita Pugna
Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Gillian C. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe whole 7 day bike/barge trip exceeded expectations in EVERY way! Very professional, helpful and friendly crew; great bikes and accommodation plus simply incredible food. A truly fantastic experience
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Gill and Martin C. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMy wife and I travelled around the world from New Zealand to participate in this bike/barge trip - and that long journey was well worth it! EVERYTHING about the experience was first class and could not be faulted; the tour leader and cooking staff, the on board catering, the accommodation on the Vita Pugna, the e-bikes and the scenery were fabulous - and the two extra aspects to the trip (the weather and our fellow guests!) were also the best!
As a result of the comments above, we will be thoroughly recommending this trip, through Tripsite, to anyone interested in this type of holiday......Boat: Vita Pugna
Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Rita W. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe warm companionship of the trip leader and staff on the boat was outstanding as well as the fabulous meals taken from local/seasonal sources. Bikes were kept in top working condition, the trails and tours followed scenic and cultural experiences, and the leader's interaction with the local people made for a most genuine and memorable trip.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Matthew B. 5 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe Crew on the boat (Captain Eduardo, Sylvia, & Barb) and our biking guide Antonella were all PHENOMENAL. The service and the food are first class.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Kimberly N. 5 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerI really enjoyed the staff, Sylvia and Barbara and the delicious dinners! They were so cute and fun. Loved the cheese factory, and Antonella was a wonderful tour guide.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Sandra B. 9 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThis was our 4th Bike & Barge trip with Tripsite. Our most recent was on the Vita Pugna from Mantova to Venice early May, 2019. We loved our first trip and didn't think it was possible, but somehow, they just keep getting better!
Our guide, Hein, was knowledgeable, friendly, and personable. The staff was wonderful and the dinners were amazing! At each port, they shopped daily for fresh foods and wine, and served us the local specialties of the area. Each night before serving, they described the menu, explained how it was prepared, and paired it with a local wine recommendation.
The cozy, comfortable barge accommodates 20 guests. Even though we represented 6 different countries, there were no differences at all. Everyone was enthusiastic, energetic, fun, friendly and helpful.
The bikes were exceptional and made the rides smooth and comfortable. I usually struggle to keep up, but didn't have any problems this time. The bikes contributed to my ease, and the Read more… pace was ideal!
The routes were well planned, the scenery was lovely, the designated stops were interesting, informative and great fun!
Since the boats and owners, countries, food, scenery, cultures and customs are all different, we don't compare trips. We just embrace the differences and look forward to our next (5th) adventure with Tripsite. They're so great to work with and have always made every effort to accommodate their guests.Boat: Vita Pugna
Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Catherine P. 9 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe entire trip was great. Have highly recommended it to others!
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Berry B. 9 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerOur guide (Sylvia) embellished every part of the day, the staff was very friendly, cooperative, accommodating and full of fun...great trip, thanks
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Susan J. 9 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerJust finished the Venice to Mantova about the Vita Pugna. This trip was amazing and exactly as advertised with easy cycling on flat roads. Normally I would have liked more miles but with a record breaking heat wave (topping at 44C one day) that week, the distances worked out well. The chefs Sylvia and Irene are hugely talented and every meal was a delight. I really can't praise the food enough! Fabio did an excellent job as guide and is extremely knowledgeable about the area and gave excellent advice. Eduardo the captain was also very personable and friendly, overall a super crew who obviously enjoyed working together. Our international group had a great time cycling together despite the heat. I hope to do this trip again someday.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Sue F. 10 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerOur fabulous 2019 vacation was aboard the Vita Pugna (very clean and comfortable) biking from Mantova to Venice. We were well taken care of by Captain Edoardo, crew/chefs Silvia and Barbara (delicious meals and afternoon snacks plus breakfast!) and our wonderful guide Fabio. I can’t say enough about each one of them, the patience of Fabio is extraordinary. He went above and beyond to make sure each guest was comfortable cycling and informed of routes/plans throughout the week. At the end of the tour he went out of his way to assure that each person knew exactly how to get to their destination when departing the barge. The biking (the bikes were in great shape!) was fun/well organized, the food was outstanding, the landscape/pubs/villages/museum/cheese factory/cappuccino stops, etc. were wonderful. We loved the night walks and the walking tours by local guides. Tripsite provided second to none customer service through our booking process. They were quick to answer any Read more… questions/concerns I had, and I love the online chat feature! We are looking at another bike/barge for 2020 and after going through another company a couple of years ago, will only use Tripsite now. Kudos to all and thanks so much for making our 2019 vacation one for the books!Boat: Vita Pugna
Bolzano - Mantova - Venice
by Sue H. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerCouldn't ask for more. We absolutely loved our bike/barge tour in Italy from Bolzano to Mantova to Venice in August on the Vita Pugna. The staff were fantastic and our guide Michela was amazing. We had a lot of fun, met some great people and visited some very beautiful places. The biking was not difficult. The food on the Barge was first class and plenty of it. Would absolutely recommend this trip. Can't think of the most memorable part of the trip it was all amazing. The first three days was challenging following the instructions, but we got there in the end. Was sorry to say goodbye to everyone.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Wendy S. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe most memorable part of our Mantova to Venice trip was visiting chioggia, the carnival museum and the cheese factory.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Lynn Y. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerBest part? The wonderful food served everyday
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Bolzano - Mantova - Venice
by Nancy B. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMost Memorable Part? Riding our bikes back to the barge in Venice in a rainstorm. The laughter and camaraderie was priceless.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Kim F. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMantova to Venice was wonderful. Very pretty scenery with lots of unique places to stop.
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by Art W. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe food on the barge was terrific--as was our guide Fabio.
Come prepared for 5 serious days of biking as well as bringing the right/complete biking clothes.Boat: Vita Pugna
Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by April S. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerHad an absolute great time on this Tour. Venice was amazing and Mantova as well. Our cook was Erica who is wonderful chef. Every meal was impressive— creative and delicious. This was my fifth bike/barge tour and she is definitely the best cook. Really enjoyed my fellow Travelers, as well.
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by Robert V. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerEvery aspect of the trip was as expected or better.
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by Joanne B. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe best parts of the trip were the staff, the food and the camaraderie. The bike rides, the scenery and the towns visited could not have been better. It was an all around outstanding vacation!!!
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Rita L. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMost Memorable Part: Being part of a bike family for a week with wonderful people from several countries! And our tour guide, Helmut ... Capt. Giovanni ... Crew/Chefs Sylvia and Samule, who made the week even more special! Riding through the small towns was fun!! Ready to go again!!!
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Susan E. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe trip was amazing: excellent food prepared by our 2 chefs; our guide was well-prepared, thoughtful, good-natured; the route was beautifully planned and educational, the bikes were more comfortable than my own, the weather was fortunately perfect, and we had a great group to bike with. The experience went way beyond my expectations . Can’t wait to plan the next biking adventure.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Laurie P. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMost Memorable Part: The beautiful scenery of Italy and the connections we made with the other guests!!!
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Bolzano - Mantova - Venice
by Rosemary B. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMost Memorable Parts: the swimming off the boat, out in the ocean after a hot bike ride, were amazing.
The historical information from our tour guides was outstanding.
The food was DELICIOUS.
Sunsets out on the water were gloriousBoat: Vita Pugna
Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Cynthia W. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerEverything was excellent! There were a limited number of available rental helmets, I highly recommend bringing one's own from home.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Rita L. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerWhat a wonderful week!! Excellent staff...Captain, Helmut, Silvia & Samuele! Food was 5-Star, very comfortable accommodations! Helmut was a great guide, knowledgeable and made sure we all had a good, safe time! Bike riding was so much fun and we saw many different towns and sights we would have missed in a bus! Meeting so many wonderful, fellow bikers from different countries was so enjoyable! This trip was more than I ever expected!! Loved it!! Definitely will travel with Tripsite again!!! Bike On!!!!
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Kim B. 3 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerEverything was memorable. I took this trip with my sister not having any expectations. Besides the great accommodations, food & scenery, there were strangers from 8 different countries that became a bike family for 8 days. It was a wonderful trip.
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Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
by Ann karen watson 3 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThis was a fabulous trip. Truly amazing. The food was the best surprise of the week!! It was delicious!!! Our tour guide Tamara was excellent, she made every day very very interesting. She went above and beyond. Can't wait to do another trip with Tamara!!
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