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2023 2024

From the Canals of Venice to Renaissance-infused Mantua & Milan and Lake Como Extended Stay

Name: From the Canals of Venice to Renaissance-infused Mantua & Milan and Lake Como Extended Stay
Brand: CroisiEurope

REF.VMM_AIPP

9 Days

On request

Cruise

VENICE - CHIOGGIA - PORTO VIRO - Padua - CANDA - OSTIGLIA - Verona - MANTUA - Cremona - MANTUA - Milan - Lake Como - Milan

From Venice to Mantua, enjoy a unique cruise through the heart of three Italian regions. 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. Your trip ends with the region of Emilia-Romagna and its traditional cuisine: do not miss out on a tour of Cremona complete with a tasting of authentic cheese and ham! Wrap up your Italian adventure with an enchanting stay in Milan and Lake Como.

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Unique itinerary: cruise through the heart of the Italian regions
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
The region of Veneto, its treasures, arts and traditions
- Venice, an abundance of history
- Padua, the home of Saint Anthony
- Verona, the City of Love
The region of Lombardy, its breathtaking and varied panoramas
- Mantua, romantic city surrounded by lakes
- Cremona, Claudio Monteverdi’s and Stradivarius’s birthplace
The region of Emilia-Romagna and its traditional cuisine
- Visit Fratelli Spigaroli(2)
- Enjoy a tasting of Culatello ham and authentic Parmesan cheese
EXTENDED STAY INCLUDED:
- 3-day/2-night stay in Milan
- Accommodations in a 3-star hotel in Milan or Lake Maggiore
- Tours of Milan, its cathedral, and Lake Como included

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

Route

Discover your itinerary day by day

Day 1J 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.

Day 2J 2

VENICE

This morning, we offer two excursions:
- CLASSIC: Guided tour of Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Square.
- DISCOVERY: - DISCOVERY package: Venice and the Dorsoduro district.

This afternoon, join us on an excursion for both packages: The Venetian Lagoon and its islands, Murano and Burano. Enjoy a free evening to explore Venice on your own.

Day 3J 3

VENICE - CHIOGGIA - Padua - PORTO VIRO - CANDA

Cruise to Chioggia, the departure point for an excursion for both packages: 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.

Day 4J 4

CANDA - OSTIGLIA - Verona - MANTUA

We’ll spend the morning cruising to Torretta. In the afternoon, we offer two excursions:
- CLASSIC: Visit Verona and its amphitheater or the Giusti Gardens.
- DISCOVERY: Verona through its gastronomy.

After our tour, we’ll return on board in Mantua.

Day 5J 5

MANTUA - Cremona

Join us for a full-day excursion to Cremona (including lunch), with a visit to a violin-maker's workshop. Next stop will be Polesine Parmense and some time at the Fratelli Spigaroli, where we'll enjoy a tasting of Italian cheese and cold cuts.(2) We'll return to the ship in Mantua.

Day 6J 6

MANTUA

Our ship will begin to cruise early in the morning to Mantua.

Join us on an excursion for both packages: 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.

Day 7J 7

MANTUA - Milan

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. We’ll hit the road for Milan (an approximate 2-hour drive), and upon our arrival mid-morning, we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of the city to get an overview of what it has to offer. We’ll have lunch in a local restaurant. The afternoon will be dedicated to discovering the historic center, including a visit to the cathedral. Dinner and accommodations in a 4-star hotel LS in Milan or Lake Maggiore.

Day 8J 8

Milan - Lake Como

Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll head to Como for a guided tour of the city, an invitation to rest and relaxation. We’ll visit the remarkable cathedral. In the afternoon, we'll take the funicular railway to the summit, where you’ll have a great view of the lake and city below. We’ll return to Como and enjoy a boat tour of the lake. After our excursion, we’ll return to Milan by coach. Dinner and accommodations in a 4-star hotel LS in Milan or Lake Maggiore.

Day 9J 9

Milan(3)

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. End of our services.

Dates & Prices

Choose your departure date

Start Date

End Date

Ship

Anchors

From*

START IN 2023

10/04/2023

10/12/2023

MS Michelangelo

$3754

Cruise in the opposite wayBe careful, the itinerary and/or excursions may differ in the opposite directionREF. MMV_AIPP SEE THE FILE

*Price based on double occupancy

SalesUseful info

Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%

Included :What you need to know before your departure

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 - transfer by coach from Mantua to Milan - accommodations in a 4-star hotel LS in Milan or Lake Maggiore including breakfast and dinner for one traveler under double-occupancy reservations - lunches on D7 and D8 - visits listed in the program on D7 and D8 - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.

Not includedUseful info

Drinks from our special wine list or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers (D1 to D9) - transfer from the hotel to the airport in Milan on D9 - transfers to/from departure/arrival points (including to/from airports) - optional excursion to the Ferrari Museum (to book and pay for on board or at travel agency) - cancellation and baggage insurance - personal expenses.

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

Shore Excursions

No shore excursion on the non listed days

FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip

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

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