4 Star Vita Pugna boat/barge tour reviews — 1 to 11 of 11
Samantha T.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vita Pugna Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
Our favorite day was probably our stop in Bergantino - we knew the cheese tasting would be fabulous. The stop at the Museum of the Ride was unexpectedly terrific - a real highlight.
Helen K.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Vita Pugna Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
The crew on the boat was very accommodating; any issues with our cabins was readily addressed. The chef was excellent; one of the best we've experienced on the many bike tours we've been on. The menus included regional favorites and we all received a cookbook that included recipe favorites from several chefs.
Matthew H.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Vita Pugna Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
The food, the guide and the route and biking were all great. Excellent value for a low budget trip.
Dick S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Vita Pugna Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
The food was outstanding! Great chefs. Amazing how hard our small crew worked to provide everything needed. All ran smoothly. Michaela was an outstanding leader. We were disappointed in the lack of coordination between the leader and the bikers as we ride. Corners were not posted at turns; some ended up going the wrong way, and we spent time finding them. Fortunately one person in the “lost” group was able to call our leader. There should always be arrangements for a “sweep” with phone communication to the guide.
Coming home, the pack with the trip literature was stolen. I would like to get another copy of that excellent information. How?
Charlotte S.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Vita Pugna Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
Being 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.
Matthew B.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Vita Pugna Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
The Crew on the boat (Captain Eduardo, Sylvia, & Barb) and our biking guide Antonella were all PHENOMENAL. The service and the food are first class.
Kim F.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Vita Pugna Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
Mantova to Venice was wonderful. Very pretty scenery with lots of unique places to stop.
JoAnn Grand
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Vita Pugna Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
The biking was not as scenic as other trips I have been on. However the food, staff and guide were excellent.
Alfred Lilly
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Vita Pugna Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
Understanding the trip was planned for little difficulty, expected that the terrain would be flat, but was hoping for more scenery and countryside to take in while biking. Perhaps if there was an option of having a sag vehicle for those who couldn't/didn't want more difficult terrain so the option was available for those who could do more ... and see more. Overall great experience, friendly crew and excellent food!
Mike Tansey
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Vita Pugna Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
Recommended for novice cyclists only. Not challenging enough for experienced cyclists.
James Varah
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Vita Pugna Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
Our tour guide Marco was ok, but not outstanding. His commentary was adequate, but we got more from the notes provided.
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