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2023

Family Club - From the Canals of Venice to Renaissance-infused Mantua

7 Days - VMA_FAIPP
# Description

Cruise

VENICE - CHIOGGIA - PORTO VIRO - Padua - CANDA - OSTIGLIA - Verona - MANTUA - Cremona - MANTUA - Venice

From Venice to Mantua, enjoy a unique cruise The region of Veneto opens its doors and invites you to discover Venice, famous Saint Mark’s Square and Doge’s Palace, the official residence of Venetian dukes. Lombardy welcomes you next with its breathtaking and varied panoramas. You’ll visit unique cities such as romantic Mantua and Cremona, Claudio Monteverdi’s and Stradivarius’s birthplace.

Croisi +
All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included
  • SPECIAL “FAMILY” OFFERS:
    • FREE for kids up to 16 years old (limited to two children per paying adult)
    • A SELECTION OF EXCURSIONS ADAPTED FOR KIDS
    • A CABIN NEXT TO Mom and Dad (5 years old and up - number of cabins limited)
      or accommodations in the same cabin (max. 1 child)
    • KIDS MENUS

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Ship moored close to Saint Mark's Square
  • Original and exclusive itinerary in the heart of Italian regions
  • Tasting of Culatello ham and authentic Parmesan cheese with a cocktail in an authentic setting
  • THE MUST-SEE SITES:
    • Padua, the home of Saint Anthony
    • Verona, the City of Love
    • Cremona, Claudio Monteverdi's birthplace

Route

Day 1

VENICE(3)

You’ll board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Enjoy a free evening to explore the city on your own.

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Day 2

VENICE

This morning, the CLASSIC package excursion is a guided tour of Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Square.

This afternoon, join us on a CLASSIC/FAMILY package excursion: The Venetian Lagoon and its islands, Murano and Burano. Enjoy a free evening to explore Venice on your own.

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Day 3

VENICE - CHIOGGIA - Padua - PORTO VIRO - CANDA

Cruise to Chioggia, the departure point for a CLASSIC package excursion: A guided tour of Padua. As you enjoy your tour, the ship will cruise to Porto Viro.(1) For those who decide not to join us on the excursion, you will be transferred from Chioggia to Porto Viro. Enjoy some free time in Chioggia beforehand.

We'll return on board in Porto Viro and spend the afternoon cruising towards Canda.

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Day 4

CANDA - OSTIGLIA - Verona - MANTUA

We’ll spend the morning cruising to Torretta. In the afternoon, we offer a CLASSIC/FAMILY package excursion: Visit Verona and its amphitheater or the Giusti Gardens.

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Day 5

MANTUA - Cremona OR the Cavour Waterpark

This morning, we offer two excursions:
- CLASSIC package: Cremona.
- FAMILY package: Cavour Waterpark.

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Day 6

MANTUA

Join us on a CLASSIC package excursion: A guided tour of Mantua, where the House of Gonzaga ruled for almost 400 years. You’re free to do as you please in the afternoon.

Or enjoy an optional tour of the Ferrari Museum in Modena (not included in packages).

Tonight is our festive gala evening.

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Day 7

MANTUA - Venice(3)

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Coach transfer from Mantua to Venice. End of our services.

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Dates & Prices

START IN 2023
Departure 07/08/2023
Arrival 07/14/2023
FROM $ 2,789 PP
Ship : MS Michelangelo Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 07/14/2023
Arrival 07/20/2023
FROM $ 2,789 PP
Ship : MS Michelangelo Ship category : STANDARD
Cruise in the opposite way

Be careful, the itinerary and/or excursions may differ in the opposite direction

REF. MAV_FAIPP SEE THE FILE
Departure 07/24/2023
Arrival 07/30/2023
FROM $ 2,789 PP
Ship : MS Michelangelo Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 07/30/2023
Arrival 08/05/2023
FROM $ 2,789 PP
Ship : MS Michelangelo Ship category : STANDARD
Cruise in the opposite way

Be careful, the itinerary and/or excursions may differ in the opposite direction

REF. MAV_FAIPP SEE THE FILE
Departure 08/05/2023
Arrival 08/11/2023
FROM $ 2,789 PP
Ship : MS Michelangelo Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 08/11/2023
Arrival 08/17/2023
FROM $ 2,789 PP
Ship : MS Michelangelo Ship category : STANDARD
Cruise in the opposite way

Be careful, the itinerary and/or excursions may differ in the opposite direction

REF. MAV_FAIPP SEE THE FILE
Departure 08/21/2023
Arrival 08/27/2023
FROM $ 2,789 PP
Ship : MS Michelangelo Ship category : STANDARD

* Price based on double occupancy

Sales

  • FAMILY CLUB SPECIAL OFFER Child Discount from 2 to 16 years old: FREE Cruise (excluding excursions, limited to two children per paying adult)
  • Single-occupancy supplement: FREE (for families traveling with children; subject to availability)               
Included :
Not included

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - all onboard beverages (not including the special lists) - accommodations in a double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom - onboard entertainment - welcome cocktail - gala evening - excursions included in the package selected - assistance from our onboard, multi-lingual host/hostess - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.

Drinks from our special lists or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - optional excursion to the Ferrari Museum (to book and pay for on board or at travel agency) - transfers to/from departure/arrival points (including to/from airports) - cancellation and baggage insurance - personal expenses.

Shore Excursions

Cremona

A stroll through the historical center of Cremona reveals its hidden artistic and architectural treasures. Within the superb medieval square, we’ll take in the immensity of the duomo, bell tower, and cathedral. This lovely city was home to Anto...

Duration h00 Classic
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Murano and Burano islands

This 32-mile long Venitian lagoon was born from the estuaries of three different rivers and is separated from the Adriatic Sea by a thin sand bar. Venice is located in the midst of the cluster of islands that are in this lagoon. Almost half of them a...

Duration 4h00 Classic
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Mantua

Despite Mantua's historic power and influence under the Gonzaga family, Mantua remains a little-known enclave in Northern Italy, but it is one of the richest and romantic cities and still carries pervasive vestiges of its Renaissance past today....

Duration 3h00 Classic
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Guided tour of Padua

Transfer by coach from Chioggia to Padua. Best known in Christianity as the Saint Antoine of Padua city, it is also famous for its art. Giotto (1267-1337, painter, sculptor and Italian architect) gifted the city of Padua some of his masterpieces, enr...

Duration 5h00 Classic
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Guided walking tour of Venice and the Doge's Palace

Meet up with your guide on board. The tour will begin with a historical and artistic introduction to Venice with St Mark's Square, after which you will be able to admire the exteriors of St Mark's Cathedral. The Byzantine facades of the Cathe...

Duration 2h00 Classic
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Verona

Verona: a splendid city of art, surrounded by traces of ancient history and the mythical dimension bestowed upon it by the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. The Romans founded the city in 49 B.C. and built many of its grandiose works such as the amphithea...

Duration 6h00 Classic
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Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.


Warning: Navigational obligations and weather conditions can disrupt the itinerary, and in certain cases, intermediate stops may be canceled. If this happens, CroisiEurope will do our best to find the best solution according to passenger expectations. For safety reasons, the company and/or the captain of the ship are the only authorities who can modify the cruise itinerary. 2019 PRE-CRUISE PROGRAM (subject to changes).

(1) Passengers cannot remain on board the ship between Chioggia and Porto Viro.

(2) In case the cellars at Fratelli Spigaroli are closed, we’ll visit a similar site.

(3) Recommendation: Arrival D1 in Venice (VCE) before 5pm; departure D7 from Venice (VCE) after 2pm.

Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.

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