Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy Bike + Boat Tours
Bike & Barge Italy!
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€1085 Rates
Overview
This bike and boat tour in Italy has been one of our most popular tours for years. Blending nature, culture, and fine cuisine, it is a delightful and relaxed journey along the River Po, offering more than just a glimpse into Italy. You will get up close and personal!
This tour includes Mantova, surrounded by lakes and highlighted by its centro storico with dozens of fascinating piazzas, churches, monuments, and courtyards!
You will visit Castelguglielmo, cycle through small villages and hamlets, and pass through Ferrara, known as the City of the Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your tour features Venice: a delight of lavish palazzi, elaborate bridges, quaint piazzas, and magnificent churches all crammed into a maze of narrow streets and canals.
So go to Italy! Explore celebrated cities of art, one of Europe's prime Nature Reserves, and a wealth of tucked-away rural hamlets, topping it off each day with authentic regional dishes back on board.
*This tour is available in both directions: Mantova to Venice and Venice to Mantova.
Highlights
- Ancient Greek port of Adria
- The great wildlife of the Po Delta National Park
- The coastal town of Chioggia, known as miniature Venice with great medieval architecture and a famous fish market
- Boat accommodations for the duration of your tour: an experience all on its own
- Venice, the city on the water
Do you want to add to your bike and boat experience in Italy? For those considering a departure from Mantova, you can add a pre-extension from Bolzano. A self-guided hotel to hotel tour ending in Mantova where you board the boat. Check it out: Bolzano-Mantova-Venice
Itinerary
The itineraries have been designed to feature navigation along the Fissero/ Bianco canal, which runs parallel to the Po river and connects Mantova to the Adriatic Sea. Due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. Issues with high and low water, as well as logistical obstacles such as officially ordered but previously not announced repair work on locks or bridges, can modify some of the daily stretches or overnight stays and may even require a transfer by bus. These decisions may be made with little or no notice by the ship's captain.
All distances are approximate.
Day 1: Individual arrival in Mantova | embarkation at 6pm followed by dinner
Day 2: Mantova, 21 mi. (35 km)
Day 3: Mantova - Governolo - Zelo, 32 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: Zelo - Ferrara - Adria, 31 mi. by bike + 37 mi. by bus (50 + 60 km)
Day 5: Adria - Po Delta Nature Reserve - Pellestrina Island, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Pellestrina Island - Venice, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 7: Venice, free day
Day 8: Venice, departure following breakfastDay 1: Arrival in Mantova
Your cabins will be available from 6:00 pm. The boat is moored at Porto Catena, just a short walk from the city center. The meeting with the tour guide and the crew is scheduled at dinner-time, approximately 6:30 pm. Mantova is one of the most beautiful towns in Northern Italy as many worldwide know artists have left their masterpieces for us to enjoy, thanks to the famous Gonzaga family! Benvenuti a Mantova!Day 2: Mantova - round trip tour - 21 mi. (35 km)
This entire day is dedicated to the discovery of this wonderful city and its surroundings, dominated by the wealth and influences left by the Gonzaga family, who owned the city for over 400 years. Mantova was considered one of the most important cultural cities in the Renaissance and it still maintains a lot of the landscapes and the building that made it famous during that period. In the late afternoon, a local guide will lead you through the most known highlights of the town.Day 3: Mantova - Governolo - Zelo, 32 mi. (50 km)
After breakfast, on board, you navigate from the "lakes" of Mantova and cruise through the lush wetlands that lead to Governolo Lock, where Mantova's Mincio River flows into the Po. From here, by bike, you follow the broad sweeps of the levee towards Ostiglia, renowned for its medieval fortress and fierce fighting in 1945, as the Allies drove Hitler's forces back.Next: Bergantino, home of the distinctive Museum of Fairground Rides and its collection of street organs, all expertly restored (and thunderous!). This village is also in the heartland of Grana Padano, the arch-rival of Parmesan. A visit to the local cheese factory, sampling some well-seasoned Grana, is a must-do. You meet the barge in Zelo, a sleepy village on the Canal Bianco, the waterway which runs parallel to the Po.
Day 4: Zelo - Ferrara - Adria, 31 mi. by bike + 37 mi. by bus (50 km by bike + 60 km by bus)
Following breakfast, you will start cycling towards Ferrara. Once you have reached the town, which earned the name of "city of bicycles", you will be enchanted by the historical center, still surrounded by the old city walls. You will enjoy a guided town tour. From Ferrara, a short bus transfer will bring you to Adria, an ancient Greek port, famous for trading amber coming from the Baltic. It's a remarkable museum that also bears witness to its Etruscan, Roman, and Venetian Heritage.Day 5: Adria - Po Delta Nature Reserve - Pellestrina Island, 25 mi. (40 km)
After a short ride on board, you cycle into the delta of the life-giving Po. This unique wetland is the prime reserve in Europe for herons and home to a sizeable colony of flamingos. Weather permitting, as you continue towards Chioggia, you can also enjoy a stop at a beach and a dip in the Adriatic - not forgetting a hot savory piadina! Chioggia is also known as "Little Venice", a colorful fishing hub. The overnight takes place on the island of Pellestrina, just in front of Chioggia.Day 6: Pellestrina Island - Venice, 19 mi. (30 km)
Venice beckons, but first another world altogether: Pellestrina, the first of two islands you traverse today – a humble and tranquil fishing backwater, picturesque as ever with its cottages, boats, and nets. A short island-hop by ferry transfers to Lido. Fashionable in high society ever since the Belle Époque, the Lido di Venezia is now home to the International Venice Film Festival and its galaxy of stars. After rejoining the barge, you will enjoy a leisure cruise in front of St Mark’s square to the final destination. After dinner, you can savor Venice at night, now free of the crowds and at her most romantic: Benvenuti a Venezia!Day 7: Venice, guided walking tour and free time
A guided walking tour of Venice begins around 11 am and lasts approximately 1.5 hours. It begins in St. Mark square and continues towards the bigger "sestiere" of the city, Castello. You will visit Campo Santa Maria Formosa where you can experience a characteristic market and then a city hospital and large gothic church in Campo dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Later, you will go to Campo Santa Marina and to the Rialto Bridge. During this tour, the guide will explain these sites from the outside, no entrances are planned. However, the guide may decide to adjust the schedule and sites depending on weather and requests from the group.Day 8: Venice
After breakfast and the customary goodbyes, free time for individual visits of Venice before returning home.Day 1: Venice | embarkation at 6pm followed by dinner
Day 2: Venice
Day 3: Venice - Pellestrina Island, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 4: Pellestrina island - Po Delta Nature Reserve - Adria, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 5: Adria - Ferrara - Zelo, 22 mi. (35 km by bike + 35 km by bus)
Day 6: Zelo - Mantova, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Mantova round tour, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 8: Mantova | disembarkation following breakfastDay 1: Venice
Cabins are available for check-in at 6 pm followed by an introductory briefing at 6.30 pm with your tour leader, skipper, and crew, along with a first refreshing aperitivo. After dinner, you can savor Venice at night, now free of the crowds and at her most romantic! Benvenuti a Venezia!Day 2: Venice
After breakfast, and perhaps following a bit of exploring off the beaten track with your tour leader, you will meet up with your Venetian guide for a tour through the historic center. Christened La Serenissima ("The Most Serene"), the Venetian Republic held sway over much of the Mediterranean (and beyond) for centuries - both as a military power and a beacon of culture, her explorers reaching as far as China and Newfoundland. Dinner is on your own tonight.Day 3: Venice - Pellestrina Island, 19 mi. (30 km)
Leaving Venice behind after a leisurely cruise in front of St Mark’s square, your cycling adventure starts on the Lido, the first of two islands that you will traverse today. Fashionable in high society ever since the Belle Époque, the Lido di Venezia is now home to the International Venice Film Festival and its galaxy of stars. A short island-hop by ferry leads into another world: Pellestrina, where you ride past the picturesque cottages and boats of this humble fishing backwater. You rejoin the barge just in front of Chioggia - a bustling and colorful fishing hub known as "Little Venice".Day 4: Pellestrina island – Po Delta Nature Reserve – Adria, 19 mi. (30 km)
You begin your day with a morning stroll through Chioggia, followed perhaps by a visit up the millennial clock tower – the oldest in the world – for some breathtaking views. Weather permitting, you can also bask in the sun at a fine-sand beach nearby and enjoy a dip in the Adriatic, topped off with a hot savory piadina.Then it is onwards into the delta of the life-giving Po. This unique wetland is the prime reserve in Europe for herons and home to a colony of flamingos. You moor for the night in Adria, a key Roman port, once washed by the waters of the sea which bears its name. Adria is also renowned for its Etruscan and Greek heritage. An after-dinner, you will enjoy a passeggiata into town for a well-earned grappa or gelato is in order.
Day 5: Adria – Ferrara – Zelo, 22 mi. (35 km by bike + 35 km by bus)
After a short onboard cruise, you pedal following the Po through farmland and hamlets until Ferrara. Under its ruling family, the Este, this city-state attracted architects, artists, and scholars for centuries, pioneering town planning principles that have been emulated worldwide ever since. To this day, Ferrara University ranks among the best, and the town is dubbed the ''Cycling Capital of Italy". A private bus and trailer take us back to our floating hotel in Zelo, a sleepy village on the Canal Bianco, the waterway which runs parallel to the Po.Day 6: Zelo – Mantova, 31 mi. (50 km)
This morning you head for the village of Bergantino, home of the distinctive Museum of Fairground Rides and its collection of street organs, all expertly restored (and thunderous!). But first things first: you are in the heartland of Grana Padano - the arch-rival of Parmesan - and after visiting the local cheese factory, you enjoy a tasting of sharp and seasoned Grana, washed down with a glass of Valpolicella.After the customary picnic lunch, you leave Bergantino and follow the river to Ostiglia, famed for its medieval fortress and the fierce fighting that took place here in 1945, as the Allies and partisans drove Hitler's forces back. You ride on and rejoin the barge at Governolo Lock, where Mantua's River Mincio flows into the Po. Veering north, you cruise through the lush wetlands that finally emerge into the glorious "lakes" of Mantua.
Day 7: Mantova round tour, 22 mi. (35 km)
A day dedicated to the discovery of this little-visited cultural gem, its three picturesque "lakes" formed by the Mincio, and its surrounding countryside - once a City State ruled by the Gonzaga family and now considered by many as Italy’s "Sleeping Beauty". This afternoon we meet our Mantuan guide for a walking tour of the historic center, and enjoy the rest of the day in town, at our own leisure.Day 8: Mantova
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Map
Boats & Bikes
On board the Vita Pugna, a Comfort class ship or the Ave Maria, a Premium ship. See below for details.
- Ave Maria
Premium Class Boat
The Ave Maria was launched in 2011. This Italian boat was totally rebuilt in order to meet even the highest expectations. The boat was completely redesigned by a renowned architectural firm. Its shapes, colors, and materials were chosen carefully in order to create a warm, inviting, and sophisticated atmosphere. Read More
- Vita Pugna
Comfort Class Barge
The Vita Pugna is a romantic Dutch barge which has been sailing since 2008. She has 10 guest cabins with comfortable low twin beds and en-suite facilities. They also offer the convenience of attractive, traditional portholes, which can be opened for fresh air. The sundeck has plenty of seating where you can enjoy the passing scenery. Read More
Bicycles
Unisex electric bike
A low entry unisex frame
- Upright handlebar
- 9-speed (Shimano Deore)
- Centrally located Bosch motor Active Line Plus (250Wh, engine torque 50 Nm)
- Bosch battery Power Pack (36V, range approx 90 km average speed on flat terrain)
- Ergonomic grip
- Selle Royal saddle (7in or 17.78cm wide)
- Flat pedals
- Mechanical V-brakes
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
- 28-inch wheels
- Schwalbe Marathon Plus anti-puncture tires
Accessories
Included accessories
- Mudguards
- Trip computer
- Helmet
- Brand: Limar
- Size: one size (55 - 61)
- Adjustable size system and cool pads
- Weight: 260 g
- 10 vents with bug net
- Certified CE (TÜV) and CPSC-USA
- Ortlieb pannier (12L) - The innovative QL1fixation system is easy to handle and the bags attach to the rack with one click
Self-guided tours only:
- Front bike map holder with removable transparent hood or Kickfix water-resistant removable rigid handlebar bag with waterproof double-sided maps envelope
- Repair kit (one kit for every two bicycles) (1 pump, 1 tube, 2 Allen keys, tyre levers, patches, and mastic sealant)
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights in selected cabin/boat
- Breakfasts, self-made packed lunches and six 3-course dinners
- Coffee, tea, & other hot drinks while on board
- App including maps, roadbook, point of interest & GPS tracks
- Bus transfer: Ferrara-Zelo/Ferrara-Adria
- Mid-week cabin cleaning & towel change
- 27-speed unisex touring bicycle with accessories
- Bike helmet
- Bike Protection
- Tour guide (a second tour leader will be added on the Ave Maria with a minimum of 22 people)
- Guided visits in Mantova
- Visit of cheese factory with a tasting of typical Grana Padano
- Visit of Carousel & Street Entertainment Museum
- Visit of historic glass factory on Murano Island
- Some short walking tours
- Harbor charges
- WiFi in common areas (signal speed & strength may not be what you are accustomed to. Consider a personal hot spot such as mywebspot).
What’s Not Included
- Beverages
- 1 dinner (Day 6)
- Museum entrance fees
- Ticket for public transportation in Venice & lagoon (we suggest the ACTV 48h ticket, €30)
- Venice Municipality Access Fee: it is expected to enter into force on January 1st, 2023 (approx. €18-30 to be paid on site)
- Gratuities for crew
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Premium Class Boat
Ave Maria
Mantova to Venice
Season 1: April 6, 2024
Season 2: April 20, June 29*, July 13*, July 27*, & August 10, 2024
Season 3: May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15, & October 19, 2024
Season 4: August 24*, September 7, September 21, & October 5, 2024Venice to Mantova
Season 1: April 13, 2024
Season 2: April 27, July 6*, July 20, August 3, & August 17*, 2024
Season 3: May 11, May 25, June 8, & June 22, 2024
Season 4: August 31, September 14, September 28, & October 12, 2024*Discount: 200 Euros per person valid for new reservations made after March 29, 2024.
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Superior cabin/upper deck $ 2632 £ 1387 $ 2,381 € 1585 kr 242991 ₪ 6469 ¥ 266108 Mex$ 29563 NZ$ 2894 NOK 18896 zł 6996 S$ 2348 kr 18812 $ 1,740 $ 3545 £ 1869 $ 3,208 € 2135 kr 327309 ₪ 8714 ¥ 358449 Mex$ 39821 NZ$ 3898 NOK 25453 zł 9424 S$ 3163 kr 25340 $ 2,344 $ 3794 £ 2000 $ 3,433 € 2285 kr 350305 ₪ 9326 ¥ 383632 Mex$ 42619 NZ$ 4172 NOK 27241 zł 10086 S$ 3386 kr 27120 $ 2,509 $ 4043 £ 2131 $ 3,658 € 2435 kr 373301 ₪ 9938 ¥ 408816 Mex$ 45416 NZ$ 4446 NOK 29029 zł 10748 S$ 3608 kr 28901 $ 2,674 Standard cabin/lower deck $ 2217 £ 1168 $ 2,006 € 1335 kr 204664 ₪ 5449 ¥ 224135 Mex$ 24900 NZ$ 2438 NOK 15916 zł 5893 S$ 1978 kr 15845 $ 1,466 $ 3130 £ 1650 $ 2,832 € 1885 kr 288983 ₪ 7694 ¥ 316476 Mex$ 35158 NZ$ 3442 NOK 22472 zł 8320 S$ 2793 kr 22373 $ 2,070 $ 3379 £ 1781 $ 3,057 € 2035 kr 311979 ₪ 8306 ¥ 341659 Mex$ 37956 NZ$ 3716 NOK 24261 zł 8982 S$ 3015 kr 24153 $ 2,234 $ 3628 £ 1912 $ 3,283 € 2185 kr 334975 ₪ 8918 ¥ 366843 Mex$ 40754 NZ$ 3990 NOK 26049 zł 9644 S$ 3237 kr 25933 $ 2,399 Bunk bed cabin/lower deck $ 1885 £ 993 $ 1,705 € 1135 kr 174003 ₪ 4633 ¥ 190557 Mex$ 21169 NZ$ 2072 NOK 13531 zł 5010 S$ 1682 kr 13471 $ 1,246 $ 2798 £ 1475 $ 2,532 € 1685 kr 258321 ₪ 6877 ¥ 282897 Mex$ 31428 NZ$ 3077 NOK 20088 zł 7437 S$ 2497 kr 19999 $ 1,850 $ 3047 £ 1606 $ 2,757 € 1835 kr 281317 ₪ 7490 ¥ 308081 Mex$ 34226 NZ$ 3351 NOK 21876 zł 8100 S$ 2719 kr 21779 $ 2,015 $ 3296 £ 1737 $ 2,982 € 1985 kr 304313 ₪ 8102 ¥ 333265 Mex$ 37023 NZ$ 3624 NOK 23665 zł 8762 S$ 2941 kr 23560 $ 2,180 Double standard cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 3877 £ 2044 $ 3,508 € 2335 kr 357971 ₪ 9530 ¥ 392027 Mex$ 43551 NZ$ 4264 NOK 27837 zł 10307 S$ 3460 kr 27714 $ 2,564 $ 4790 £ 2525 $ 4,334 € 2885 kr 442289 ₪ 11775 ¥ 484367 Mex$ 53810 NZ$ 5268 NOK 34394 zł 12734 S$ 4275 kr 34242 $ 3,168 $ 5039 £ 2656 $ 4,560 € 3035 kr 465285 ₪ 12387 ¥ 509551 Mex$ 56607 NZ$ 5542 NOK 36182 zł 13396 S$ 4497 kr 36022 $ 3,333 $ 5289 £ 2788 $ 4,785 € 3185 kr 488281 ₪ 13000 ¥ 534735 Mex$ 59405 NZ$ 5816 NOK 37971 zł 14058 S$ 4719 kr 37802 $ 3,497 Bunk bed cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 2798 £ 1475 $ 2,532 € 1685 kr 258321 ₪ 6877 ¥ 282897 Mex$ 31428 NZ$ 3077 NOK 20088 zł 7437 S$ 2497 kr 19999 $ 1,850 $ 3711 £ 1956 $ 3,358 € 2235 kr 342640 ₪ 9122 ¥ 375238 Mex$ 41686 NZ$ 4081 NOK 26645 zł 9865 S$ 3312 kr 26527 $ 2,454 $ 3960 £ 2088 $ 3,583 € 2385 kr 365636 ₪ 9734 ¥ 400421 Mex$ 44484 NZ$ 4355 NOK 28433 zł 10527 S$ 3534 kr 28307 $ 2,619 $ 4209 £ 2219 $ 3,809 € 2535 kr 388632 ₪ 10347 ¥ 425605 Mex$ 47282 NZ$ 4629 NOK 30222 zł 11189 S$ 3756 kr 30087 $ 2,783 Standard cabin for triple-use/lower deck $ 2051 £ 1081 $ 1,855 € 1235 kr 189334 ₪ 5041 ¥ 207346 Mex$ 23035 NZ$ 2255 NOK 14723 zł 5451 S$ 1830 kr 14658 $ 1,356 $ 2964 £ 1562 $ 2,682 € 1785 kr 273652 ₪ 7285 ¥ 299687 Mex$ 33293 NZ$ 3259 NOK 21280 zł 7879 S$ 2645 kr 21186 $ 1,960 $ 3213 £ 1694 $ 2,907 € 1935 kr 296648 ₪ 7898 ¥ 324870 Mex$ 36091 NZ$ 3533 NOK 23069 zł 8541 S$ 2867 kr 22966 $ 2,125 $ 3462 £ 1825 $ 3,133 € 2085 kr 319644 ₪ 8510 ¥ 350054 Mex$ 38888 NZ$ 3807 NOK 24857 zł 9203 S$ 3089 kr 24747 $ 2,289 Superior cabin for triple-use/upper deck $ 2466 £ 1300 $ 2,231 € 1485 kr 227660 ₪ 6061 ¥ 249319 Mex$ 27698 NZ$ 2711 NOK 17704 zł 6555 S$ 2200 kr 17625 $ 1,631 $ 3379 £ 1781 $ 3,057 € 2035 kr 311979 ₪ 8306 ¥ 341659 Mex$ 37956 NZ$ 3716 NOK 24261 zł 8982 S$ 3015 kr 24153 $ 2,234 $ 3628 £ 1912 $ 3,283 € 2185 kr 334975 ₪ 8918 ¥ 366843 Mex$ 40754 NZ$ 3990 NOK 26049 zł 9644 S$ 3237 kr 25933 $ 2,399 $ 3877 £ 2044 $ 3,508 € 2335 kr 357971 ₪ 9530 ¥ 392027 Mex$ 43551 NZ$ 4264 NOK 27837 zł 10307 S$ 3460 kr 27714 $ 2,564 Comfort Class Boat
Vita Pugna
Mantova to Venice
Season 1: April 13, 2024
Season 2: April 27, July 6, July 20, August 3, & August 17, 2024
Season 3: May 11, May 25, June 8, & June 22, 2024
Season 4: August 31, September 14, September 28, & October 12, 2024Venice to Mantova
Season 2: June 29*, July 13, July 27, & August 10, 2024
Season 3: May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15, & October 19, 2024
Season 4: August 24*, September 7, September 21, & October 5, 2024*Discount: 200 Euros per person valid for new reservations made after March 29.
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Twin cabin $ 1968 £ 1037 $ 1,780 € 1185 kr 181668 ₪ 4837 ¥ 198952 Mex$ 22102 NZ$ 2164 NOK 14127 zł 5231 S$ 1756 kr 14065 $ 1,301 $ 2549 £ 1344 $ 2,306 € 1535 kr 235325 ₪ 6265 ¥ 257714 Mex$ 28630 NZ$ 2803 NOK 18300 zł 6775 S$ 2274 kr 18219 $ 1,685 $ 2715 £ 1431 $ 2,456 € 1635 kr 250656 ₪ 6673 ¥ 274503 Mex$ 30495 NZ$ 2985 NOK 19492 zł 7217 S$ 2423 kr 19406 $ 1,795 $ 2881 £ 1519 $ 2,607 € 1735 kr 265987 ₪ 7081 ¥ 291292 Mex$ 32360 NZ$ 3168 NOK 20684 zł 7658 S$ 2571 kr 20592 $ 1,905 Twin cabin/single-use $ 3462 £ 1825 $ 3,133 € 2085 kr 319644 ₪ 8510 ¥ 350054 Mex$ 38888 NZ$ 3807 NOK 24857 zł 9203 S$ 3089 kr 24747 $ 2,289 $ 4043 £ 2131 $ 3,658 € 2435 kr 373301 ₪ 9938 ¥ 408816 Mex$ 45416 NZ$ 4446 NOK 29029 zł 10748 S$ 3608 kr 28901 $ 2,674 $ 4209 £ 2219 $ 3,809 € 2535 kr 388632 ₪ 10347 ¥ 425605 Mex$ 47282 NZ$ 4629 NOK 30222 zł 11189 S$ 3756 kr 30087 $ 2,783 $ 4375 £ 2306 $ 3,959 € 2635 kr 403963 ₪ 10755 ¥ 442394 Mex$ 49147 NZ$ 4811 NOK 31414 zł 11631 S$ 3904 kr 31274 $ 2,893 Triple cabin $ 1802 £ 950 $ 1,630 € 1085 kr 166338 ₪ 4428 ¥ 182162 Mex$ 20237 NZ$ 1981 NOK 12935 zł 4789 S$ 1608 kr 12878 $ 1,191 $ 2383 £ 1256 $ 2,156 € 1435 kr 219995 ₪ 5857 ¥ 240924 Mex$ 26765 NZ$ 2620 NOK 17108 zł 6334 S$ 2126 kr 17032 $ 1,576 $ 2549 £ 1344 $ 2,306 € 1535 kr 235325 ₪ 6265 ¥ 257714 Mex$ 28630 NZ$ 2803 NOK 18300 zł 6775 S$ 2274 kr 18219 $ 1,685 $ 2715 £ 1431 $ 2,456 € 1635 kr 250656 ₪ 6673 ¥ 274503 Mex$ 30495 NZ$ 2985 NOK 19492 zł 7217 S$ 2423 kr 19406 $ 1,795 Premium Class Boat
Ave Maria
Mantova to Venice
Season 1: April 5, 2025
Season 2: April 19, June 28, July 12, July 26 & August 9, 2025
Season 3: May 3, May 17, May 31, June 14 & October 18, 2025
Season 4: August 23, September 6, September 20 & October 4, 2025Venice to Mantova
Season 1: April 12, 2025
Season 2: April 26, July 5, July 19, August 2 & August 16, 2025
Season 3: May 10, May 24, June 7, June 21 & October 25, 2025
Season 4: August 30, September 13, September 27 & October 11, 2025Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Superior cabin/upper deck $ 2715 £ 1431 $ 2,456 € 1635 kr 250656 ₪ 6673 ¥ 274503 Mex$ 30495 NZ$ 2985 NOK 19492 zł 7217 S$ 2423 kr 19406 $ 1,795 $ 3678 £ 1939 $ 3,328 € 2215 kr 339574 ₪ 9041 ¥ 371880 Mex$ 41313 NZ$ 4044 NOK 26407 zł 9777 S$ 3282 kr 26289 $ 2,432 $ 3944 £ 2079 $ 3,568 € 2375 kr 364103 ₪ 9694 ¥ 398743 Mex$ 44297 NZ$ 4337 NOK 28314 zł 10483 S$ 3519 kr 28188 $ 2,608 $ 4209 £ 2219 $ 3,809 € 2535 kr 388632 ₪ 10347 ¥ 425605 Mex$ 47282 NZ$ 4629 NOK 30222 zł 11189 S$ 3756 kr 30087 $ 2,783 Standard cabin/lower deck $ 2300 £ 1212 $ 2,081 € 1385 kr 212330 ₪ 5653 ¥ 232530 Mex$ 25832 NZ$ 2529 NOK 16512 zł 6113 S$ 2052 kr 16438 $ 1,521 $ 3263 £ 1720 $ 2,952 € 1965 kr 301247 ₪ 8020 ¥ 329907 Mex$ 36650 NZ$ 3588 NOK 23426 zł 8673 S$ 2912 kr 23322 $ 2,158 $ 3528 £ 1860 $ 3,193 € 2125 kr 325776 ₪ 8673 ¥ 356770 Mex$ 39634 NZ$ 3880 NOK 25334 zł 9380 S$ 3149 kr 25221 $ 2,333 $ 3794 £ 2000 $ 3,433 € 2285 kr 350305 ₪ 9326 ¥ 383632 Mex$ 42619 NZ$ 4172 NOK 27241 zł 10086 S$ 3386 kr 27120 $ 2,509 Bunk bed cabin/lower deck $ 1968 £ 1037 $ 1,780 € 1185 kr 181668 ₪ 4837 ¥ 198952 Mex$ 22102 NZ$ 2164 NOK 14127 zł 5231 S$ 1756 kr 14065 $ 1,301 $ 2931 £ 1545 $ 2,652 € 1765 kr 270586 ₪ 7204 ¥ 296329 Mex$ 32920 NZ$ 3223 NOK 21042 zł 7791 S$ 2615 kr 20948 $ 1,938 $ 3196 £ 1685 $ 2,892 € 1925 kr 295115 ₪ 7857 ¥ 323191 Mex$ 35904 NZ$ 3515 NOK 22949 zł 8497 S$ 2852 kr 22848 $ 2,114 $ 3462 £ 1825 $ 3,133 € 2085 kr 319644 ₪ 8510 ¥ 350054 Mex$ 38888 NZ$ 3807 NOK 24857 zł 9203 S$ 3089 kr 24747 $ 2,289 Double standard cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 4209 £ 2219 $ 3,809 € 2535 kr 388632 ₪ 10347 ¥ 425605 Mex$ 47282 NZ$ 4629 NOK 30222 zł 11189 S$ 3756 kr 30087 $ 2,783 $ 5172 £ 2726 $ 4,680 € 3115 kr 477550 ₪ 12714 ¥ 522982 Mex$ 58100 NZ$ 5688 NOK 37136 zł 13749 S$ 4615 kr 36971 $ 3,420 $ 5438 £ 2866 $ 4,920 € 3275 kr 502079 ₪ 13367 ¥ 549845 Mex$ 61084 NZ$ 5980 NOK 39044 zł 14456 S$ 4853 kr 38870 $ 3,596 $ 5704 £ 3007 $ 5,161 € 3435 kr 526608 ₪ 14020 ¥ 576708 Mex$ 64068 NZ$ 6272 NOK 40951 zł 15162 S$ 5090 kr 40769 $ 3,772 Bunk bed cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 2964 £ 1562 $ 2,682 € 1785 kr 273652 ₪ 7285 ¥ 299687 Mex$ 33293 NZ$ 3259 NOK 21280 zł 7879 S$ 2645 kr 21186 $ 1,960 $ 3927 £ 2070 $ 3,553 € 2365 kr 362570 ₪ 9653 ¥ 397064 Mex$ 44111 NZ$ 4318 NOK 28195 zł 10439 S$ 3504 kr 28070 $ 2,597 $ 4193 £ 2210 $ 3,794 € 2525 kr 387099 ₪ 10306 ¥ 423926 Mex$ 47095 NZ$ 4610 NOK 30102 zł 11145 S$ 3741 kr 29969 $ 2,773 $ 4458 £ 2350 $ 4,034 € 2685 kr 411628 ₪ 10959 ¥ 450789 Mex$ 50079 NZ$ 4903 NOK 32010 zł 11851 S$ 3978 kr 31868 $ 2,948 Standard cabin for triple-use/lower deck $ 2051 £ 1081 $ 1,855 € 1235 kr 189334 ₪ 5041 ¥ 207346 Mex$ 23035 NZ$ 2255 NOK 14723 zł 5451 S$ 1830 kr 14658 $ 1,356 $ 3014 £ 1589 $ 2,727 € 1815 kr 278251 ₪ 7408 ¥ 304723 Mex$ 33853 NZ$ 3314 NOK 21638 zł 8011 S$ 2689 kr 21542 $ 1,993 $ 3279 £ 1729 $ 2,967 € 1975 kr 302780 ₪ 8061 ¥ 331586 Mex$ 36837 NZ$ 3606 NOK 23545 zł 8718 S$ 2926 kr 23441 $ 2,169 $ 3545 £ 1869 $ 3,208 € 2135 kr 327309 ₪ 8714 ¥ 358449 Mex$ 39821 NZ$ 3898 NOK 25453 zł 9424 S$ 3163 kr 25340 $ 2,344 Superior cabin for triple-use/upper deck $ 2466 £ 1300 $ 2,231 € 1485 kr 227660 ₪ 6061 ¥ 249319 Mex$ 27698 NZ$ 2711 NOK 17704 zł 6555 S$ 2200 kr 17625 $ 1,631 $ 3429 £ 1807 $ 3,102 € 2065 kr 316578 ₪ 8428 ¥ 346696 Mex$ 38515 NZ$ 3771 NOK 24618 zł 9115 S$ 3060 kr 24509 $ 2,267 $ 3694 £ 1947 $ 3,343 € 2225 kr 341107 ₪ 9081 ¥ 373559 Mex$ 41500 NZ$ 4063 NOK 26526 zł 9821 S$ 3297 kr 26408 $ 2,443 $ 3960 £ 2088 $ 3,583 € 2385 kr 365636 ₪ 9734 ¥ 400421 Mex$ 44484 NZ$ 4355 NOK 28433 zł 10527 S$ 3534 kr 28307 $ 2,619 Comfort Class Boat
Vita Pugna
Mantova to Venice
Season 1: April 12, 2025
Season 2: April 26, July 5, July 19, August 2 & August 16, 2025
Season 3: May 10, May 24, June 7, June 21, 2025
Season 4: August 30, September 13, September 27 & October 11, 2025Venice to Mantova
Season 2: April 19, June 28, July 12, July 26 & August 9, 2025
Season 3: May 3, May 17, May 31, June 14 & October 18, 2025
Season 4: August 23, September 6 & October 4, 2025Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Twin cabin $ 2001 £ 1055 $ 1,810 € 1205 kr 184734 ₪ 4918 ¥ 202309 Mex$ 22475 NZ$ 2200 NOK 14366 zł 5319 S$ 1785 kr 14302 $ 1,323 $ 2665 £ 1405 $ 2,411 € 1605 kr 246057 ₪ 6551 ¥ 269466 Mex$ 29936 NZ$ 2931 NOK 19134 zł 7084 S$ 2378 kr 19049 $ 1,762 $ 2831 £ 1492 $ 2,562 € 1705 kr 261388 ₪ 6959 ¥ 286255 Mex$ 31801 NZ$ 3113 NOK 20327 zł 7526 S$ 2526 kr 20236 $ 1,872 $ 3014 £ 1589 $ 2,727 € 1815 kr 278251 ₪ 7408 ¥ 304723 Mex$ 33853 NZ$ 3314 NOK 21638 zł 8011 S$ 2689 kr 21542 $ 1,993 Twin cabin/single-use $ 3528 £ 1860 $ 3,193 € 2125 kr 325776 ₪ 8673 ¥ 356770 Mex$ 39634 NZ$ 3880 NOK 25334 zł 9380 S$ 3149 kr 25221 $ 2,333 $ 4193 £ 2210 $ 3,794 € 2525 kr 387099 ₪ 10306 ¥ 423926 Mex$ 47095 NZ$ 4610 NOK 30102 zł 11145 S$ 3741 kr 29969 $ 2,773 $ 4359 £ 2298 $ 3,944 € 2625 kr 402430 ₪ 10714 ¥ 440715 Mex$ 48960 NZ$ 4793 NOK 31295 zł 11587 S$ 3889 kr 31156 $ 2,882 $ 4541 £ 2394 $ 4,109 € 2735 kr 419293 ₪ 11163 ¥ 459184 Mex$ 51012 NZ$ 4994 NOK 32606 zł 12072 S$ 4052 kr 32461 $ 3,003 Triple cabin $ 1984 £ 1046 $ 1,795 € 1195 kr 183201 ₪ 4877 ¥ 200630 Mex$ 22289 NZ$ 2182 NOK 14246 zł 5275 S$ 1771 kr 14183 $ 1,312 $ 2648 £ 1396 $ 2,396 € 1595 kr 244524 ₪ 6510 ¥ 267787 Mex$ 29749 NZ$ 2912 NOK 19015 zł 7040 S$ 2363 kr 18931 $ 1,751 $ 2814 £ 1484 $ 2,547 € 1695 kr 259855 ₪ 6918 ¥ 284576 Mex$ 31614 NZ$ 3095 NOK 20207 zł 7482 S$ 2511 kr 20118 $ 1,861 $ 2997 £ 1580 $ 2,712 € 1805 kr 276718 ₪ 7367 ¥ 303044 Mex$ 33666 NZ$ 3296 NOK 21519 zł 7967 S$ 2674 kr 21423 $ 1,982 Extra Options
Electric bike rental*: $ 266 £ 140 $ 240 € 160 kr 24529 ₪ 653 ¥ 26863 Mex$ 2984 NZ$ 292 NOK 1907 zł 706 S$ 237 kr 1899 $ 176
*The e-bikes must be rented for the entire tour, not on a daily basis. If a standard bicycle is available, you might be able to enjoy one or two days on the standard bike as well, for no extra charge. This will be based on availability.
Gluten-free, lactose-free, & vegan diets: $ 83 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7665 ₪ 204 ¥ 8395 Mex$ 933 NZ$ 91 NOK 596 zł 221 S$ 74 kr 593 $ 55
Electric bike rental*: $ 266 £ 140 $ 240 € 160 kr 24529 ₪ 653 ¥ 26863 Mex$ 2984 NZ$ 292 NOK 1907 zł 706 S$ 237 kr 1899 $ 176
*The e-bikes must be rented for the entire tour, not on a daily basis. If a standard bicycle is available, you might be able to enjoy one or two days on the standard bike as well, for no extra charge. This will be based on availability.
Gluten-free, lactose-free, & vegan diets: $ 108 £ 57 $ 98 € 65 kr 9965 ₪ 265 ¥ 10913 Mex$ 1212 NZ$ 119 NOK 775 zł 287 S$ 96 kr 771 $ 71
Children's discounts
Children's discounts are available but only on the Ave Maria and only apply if the child is occupying a third or fourth bed in a cabin. Note that the fourth bed is only available on Ave Maria and only in the superior cabins. Ask us for pricing.
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
Easy, guided or self-guided bike tour in Italy with daily distances from 19 to 38 miles. The tour is entirely on level ground. Much of the pedaling is along rivers and canals on tarmac bicycle paths or roads with a low volume of car traffic. It is anticipated that the boat will sail partway during breakfast or during the evening meal to make getting out of the towns easier or to shorten the stages.
Note: This tour can be both guided and self-guided. The included “Green Book” (one set per cabin) includes a roadbook and maps. You will also be profited a handlebar bag or map holder. If you change your mind during the week and want to join the guided tour, please inform the tour leader the evening before. You will have to follow the set schedule because there are some fixed timetables which have to be kept.
Airport Info
You can fly into Venice, Milano Malpensa, Verona, or Treviso airports. Most people opt to fly into and out of Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
Local Travel
From Venezia Marco Polo (VCE) airport, you can take the Fly-Bus shuttle service going to Venezia train station. The shuttle leaves every half hour. The ride takes about 20 minutes and a ticket costs approximately €8. Visit ATVO for details.
Beginning in Mantova:
From Venezia Mestre, you take a train to Mantova (travel time is about 2 and a half hours with a change in Verona Porta Nuova, costs from 30 to 50 euro depending on the type of train). For further information on timetables and prices, please visit the trenitalia.com site.
Beginning in Venice:
From the Venice train station to Giudecca Island, you can take a Vaporetto (water bus). The Vaporetto stop is REDENTORE.Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The Po Valley ranges from a humid continental climate to a humid subtropical. Due to the influence of the Adriatic Sea, climate is warmer and more humid as you travel east. Below you will find monthly weather averages for the region.
Day of Rest
You can always stay on board the ship and enjoy a day of rest.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Extra Stay
We advise Booking.com for researching and reserving your extra nights. You can read a detailed description of the hotels offered including a clear listing of amenities, but more importantly, can read customer reviews and ratings!
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Girolibero.
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