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2023 2024

Milan and Lake Como & cruise from Renaissance-infused Mantua to the Canals of Venice

9 Days - MMV_AIPP
# Description

Cruise

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

Stop off in Milan, the fashion capital, to explore the city and nearby Lake Como before setting off on your cruise. From Mantua to Venice, enjoy a unique cruise through the heart of three Italian regions. Your trip starts with the region of Emilia-Romagna and its traditional cuisine. 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. Finally, 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.

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

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

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

Route

Day 1

Milan(3)

You’ll check into your 4-star hotel in Milan or Lake Maggiore and enjoy dinner.

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Day 2

Milan - Lake Como

Breakfast will be served 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 and have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll take the funicular 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 at a hotel.

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Day 3

Milan - MANTUA

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. We’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of Milan 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. We’ll hit the road for Mantua (an approximate 2-hour drive) and 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 4

MANTUA

In the morning, 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). 

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Day 5

MANTOUE - Cremona - VALDARO

Join us for an excursion to Cremona (including lunch). We’ll indulge in a tasting of Italian cheeses and cold cuts.

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Day 6

VALDARO - Verona - OSTIGLIA - ROVIGO

This morning, the excursions are:
- CLASSIC Package: Visit Verona and its amphitheater (or the Giusti Gardens in July/August or if the amphitheater is closed).
- DISCOVERY package: Verona through its gastronomy.

We'll return on board in Ostiglia and spend the afternoon cruising.

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Day 7

PORTO VIRO - Padua - CHIOGGIA - VENICE

This morning, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Padua. As you enjoy your tour, the ship will cruise to Chioggia.(1) For those who decide not to join us on the excursion, you will be transferred from Porto Levante to Chioggia. Enjoy some free time in Chioggia.

After our tour, we'll return on board and begin to cruise to Venice. Enjoy a free evening to explore the city on your own.

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Day 8

VENICE

This morning, we offer two excursions:
- CLASSIC: Guided tour of Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Square.
- 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.

Tonight is our festive gala evening.

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Day 9

VENICE(3)

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Dates & Prices

START IN 2023
Departure 04/15/2023
Arrival 04/21/2023
FROM $ 3,582 PP
Ship : MS Michelangelo Ship category : STANDARD
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Departure 05/17/2023
Arrival 05/25/2023
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Ship : MS Michelangelo Ship category : STANDARD
Departure 06/26/2023
Arrival 07/02/2023
FROM $ 3,754 PP
Ship : MS Michelangelo Ship category : STANDARD
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Departure 07/24/2023
Arrival 07/30/2023
FROM $ 2,907 PP
$ 3,634
Special Offer
Ship : MS Michelangelo Ship category : STANDARD
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Departure 08/05/2023
Arrival 08/11/2023
FROM $ 2,907 PP
$ 3,634
Special Offer
Ship : MS Michelangelo Ship category : STANDARD
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Be careful, the itinerary and/or excursions may differ in the opposite direction

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Departure 10/04/2023
Arrival 10/12/2023
FROM $ 3,754 PP
Ship : MS Michelangelo Ship category : STANDARD

* Price based on double occupancy

Sales

  • Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
Included :
Not included

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 D2 and D3 - the visits listed in the program on D2 and D3 - transfer by coach from Milan to Mantua - 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.

Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Milan on D1 - drinks from our special wine list or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers (D1 to 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.

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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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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Venice and the Dorsoduro district

You'll leave on foot from The Zattere or San Basilio Pier. The Dorsoduro District houses some of the most picturesque canals and palazzi and some of the city's great art showcases without the tourist traps that you might expect. The area incl...

Duration 3h00 Discovery
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Verona through its gastronomy

Departure by bus to Verona. Meeting with your guide for a walk through the streets and squares of the city with a focus on Italian culinary specialties. An original way to discover Verona. The guided tour takes place inside the loop of the Adige rive...

Duration h00 Discovery
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Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

Valid 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) Arrival D1 before 5pm in Milan Malpensa or Linate; departure D9 from Venice (VCE) after 11am.

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

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