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 $ 2634 £ 1392 $ 2,384 € 1585 kr 242987 ₪ 6500 ¥ 270875 Mex$ 29271 NZ$ 2888 NOK 18908 zł 6929 S$ 2357 kr 18906 $ 1,743 $ 3548 £ 1875 $ 3,212 € 2135 kr 327305 ₪ 8756 ¥ 364869 Mex$ 39428 NZ$ 3890 NOK 25469 zł 9334 S$ 3175 kr 25466 $ 2,348 $ 3798 £ 2006 $ 3,437 € 2285 kr 350301 ₪ 9371 ¥ 390504 Mex$ 42198 NZ$ 4164 NOK 27259 zł 9990 S$ 3398 kr 27256 $ 2,513 $ 4047 £ 2138 $ 3,663 € 2435 kr 373296 ₪ 9986 ¥ 416139 Mex$ 44968 NZ$ 4437 NOK 29048 zł 10645 S$ 3621 kr 29045 $ 2,678 Standard cabin/lower deck $ 2219 £ 1172 $ 2,008 € 1335 kr 204661 ₪ 5475 ¥ 228150 Mex$ 24654 NZ$ 2433 NOK 15926 zł 5836 S$ 1985 kr 15924 $ 1,468 $ 3133 £ 1655 $ 2,835 € 1885 kr 288979 ₪ 7731 ¥ 322144 Mex$ 34811 NZ$ 3435 NOK 22487 zł 8241 S$ 2803 kr 22484 $ 2,073 $ 3382 £ 1787 $ 3,061 € 2035 kr 311974 ₪ 8346 ¥ 347779 Mex$ 37581 NZ$ 3708 NOK 24276 zł 8897 S$ 3027 kr 24274 $ 2,238 $ 3631 £ 1919 $ 3,287 € 2185 kr 334970 ₪ 8961 ¥ 373414 Mex$ 40351 NZ$ 3981 NOK 26066 zł 9552 S$ 3250 kr 26063 $ 2,403 Bunk bed cabin/lower deck $ 1886 £ 997 $ 1,707 € 1135 kr 174001 ₪ 4655 ¥ 193970 Mex$ 20961 NZ$ 2068 NOK 13540 zł 4962 S$ 1688 kr 13538 $ 1,248 $ 2800 £ 1480 $ 2,535 € 1685 kr 258318 ₪ 6910 ¥ 287964 Mex$ 31118 NZ$ 3070 NOK 20101 zł 7367 S$ 2506 kr 20099 $ 1,853 $ 3050 £ 1611 $ 2,760 € 1835 kr 281314 ₪ 7526 ¥ 313599 Mex$ 33888 NZ$ 3344 NOK 21891 zł 8022 S$ 2729 kr 21888 $ 2,018 $ 3299 £ 1743 $ 2,986 € 1985 kr 304309 ₪ 8141 ¥ 339234 Mex$ 36658 NZ$ 3617 NOK 23680 zł 8678 S$ 2952 kr 23677 $ 2,183 Double standard cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 3881 £ 2050 $ 3,512 € 2335 kr 357966 ₪ 9576 ¥ 399049 Mex$ 43122 NZ$ 4255 NOK 27855 zł 10208 S$ 3473 kr 27852 $ 2,568 $ 4795 £ 2533 $ 4,340 € 2885 kr 442283 ₪ 11832 ¥ 493043 Mex$ 53279 NZ$ 5257 NOK 34417 zł 12613 S$ 4291 kr 34412 $ 3,173 $ 5044 £ 2665 $ 4,565 € 3035 kr 465279 ₪ 12447 ¥ 518678 Mex$ 56049 NZ$ 5530 NOK 36206 zł 13269 S$ 4514 kr 36202 $ 3,338 $ 5293 £ 2797 $ 4,791 € 3185 kr 488275 ₪ 13062 ¥ 544313 Mex$ 58819 NZ$ 5804 NOK 37995 zł 13924 S$ 4737 kr 37991 $ 3,503 Bunk bed cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 2800 £ 1480 $ 2,535 € 1685 kr 258318 ₪ 6910 ¥ 287964 Mex$ 31118 NZ$ 3070 NOK 20101 zł 7367 S$ 2506 kr 20099 $ 1,853 $ 3715 £ 1962 $ 3,362 € 2235 kr 342635 ₪ 9166 ¥ 381959 Mex$ 41275 NZ$ 4073 NOK 26662 zł 9771 S$ 3324 kr 26659 $ 2,458 $ 3964 £ 2094 $ 3,588 € 2385 kr 365631 ₪ 9781 ¥ 407594 Mex$ 44045 NZ$ 4346 NOK 28452 zł 10427 S$ 3547 kr 28448 $ 2,623 $ 4213 £ 2226 $ 3,813 € 2535 kr 388627 ₪ 10396 ¥ 433228 Mex$ 46815 NZ$ 4619 NOK 30241 zł 11083 S$ 3770 kr 30238 $ 2,788 Standard cabin for triple-use/lower deck $ 2053 £ 1084 $ 1,858 € 1235 kr 189331 ₪ 5065 ¥ 211060 Mex$ 22807 NZ$ 2250 NOK 14733 zł 5399 S$ 1837 kr 14731 $ 1,358 $ 2967 £ 1567 $ 2,685 € 1785 kr 273648 ₪ 7320 ¥ 305054 Mex$ 32964 NZ$ 3253 NOK 21294 zł 7804 S$ 2655 kr 21292 $ 1,963 $ 3216 £ 1699 $ 2,911 € 1935 kr 296644 ₪ 7936 ¥ 330689 Mex$ 35735 NZ$ 3526 NOK 23084 zł 8460 S$ 2878 kr 23081 $ 2,128 $ 3465 £ 1831 $ 3,136 € 2085 kr 319640 ₪ 8551 ¥ 356324 Mex$ 38505 NZ$ 3799 NOK 24873 zł 9115 S$ 3101 kr 24870 $ 2,293 Superior cabin for triple-use/upper deck $ 2468 £ 1304 $ 2,234 € 1485 kr 227657 ₪ 6090 ¥ 253785 Mex$ 27424 NZ$ 2706 NOK 17715 zł 6492 S$ 2209 kr 17713 $ 1,633 $ 3382 £ 1787 $ 3,061 € 2035 kr 311974 ₪ 8346 ¥ 347779 Mex$ 37581 NZ$ 3708 NOK 24276 zł 8897 S$ 3027 kr 24274 $ 2,238 $ 3631 £ 1919 $ 3,287 € 2185 kr 334970 ₪ 8961 ¥ 373414 Mex$ 40351 NZ$ 3981 NOK 26066 zł 9552 S$ 3250 kr 26063 $ 2,403 $ 3881 £ 2050 $ 3,512 € 2335 kr 357966 ₪ 9576 ¥ 399049 Mex$ 43122 NZ$ 4255 NOK 27855 zł 10208 S$ 3473 kr 27852 $ 2,568 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 $ 1969 £ 1040 $ 1,782 € 1185 kr 181666 ₪ 4860 ¥ 202515 Mex$ 21884 NZ$ 2159 NOK 14136 zł 5181 S$ 1762 kr 14135 $ 1,303 $ 2551 £ 1348 $ 2,309 € 1535 kr 235322 ₪ 6295 ¥ 262330 Mex$ 28348 NZ$ 2797 NOK 18312 zł 6711 S$ 2283 kr 18310 $ 1,688 $ 2717 £ 1436 $ 2,459 € 1635 kr 250653 ₪ 6705 ¥ 279420 Mex$ 30194 NZ$ 2979 NOK 19505 zł 7148 S$ 2432 kr 19502 $ 1,798 $ 2884 £ 1523 $ 2,610 € 1735 kr 265983 ₪ 7115 ¥ 296509 Mex$ 32041 NZ$ 3162 NOK 20698 zł 7585 S$ 2580 kr 20695 $ 1,908 Twin cabin/single-use $ 3465 £ 1831 $ 3,136 € 2085 kr 319640 ₪ 8551 ¥ 356324 Mex$ 38505 NZ$ 3799 NOK 24873 zł 9115 S$ 3101 kr 24870 $ 2,293 $ 4047 £ 2138 $ 3,663 € 2435 kr 373296 ₪ 9986 ¥ 416139 Mex$ 44968 NZ$ 4437 NOK 29048 zł 10645 S$ 3621 kr 29045 $ 2,678 $ 4213 £ 2226 $ 3,813 € 2535 kr 388627 ₪ 10396 ¥ 433228 Mex$ 46815 NZ$ 4619 NOK 30241 zł 11083 S$ 3770 kr 30238 $ 2,788 $ 4379 £ 2314 $ 3,964 € 2635 kr 403957 ₪ 10806 ¥ 450318 Mex$ 48662 NZ$ 4801 NOK 31434 zł 11520 S$ 3919 kr 31430 $ 2,898 Triple cabin $ 1803 £ 953 $ 1,632 € 1085 kr 166335 ₪ 4450 ¥ 185425 Mex$ 20037 NZ$ 1977 NOK 12943 zł 4743 S$ 1614 kr 12942 $ 1,193 $ 2385 £ 1260 $ 2,159 € 1435 kr 219992 ₪ 5885 ¥ 245240 Mex$ 26501 NZ$ 2615 NOK 17119 zł 6274 S$ 2134 kr 17117 $ 1,578 $ 2551 £ 1348 $ 2,309 € 1535 kr 235322 ₪ 6295 ¥ 262330 Mex$ 28348 NZ$ 2797 NOK 18312 zł 6711 S$ 2283 kr 18310 $ 1,688 $ 2717 £ 1436 $ 2,459 € 1635 kr 250653 ₪ 6705 ¥ 279420 Mex$ 30194 NZ$ 2979 NOK 19505 zł 7148 S$ 2432 kr 19502 $ 1,798 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 $ 2717 £ 1436 $ 2,459 € 1635 kr 250653 ₪ 6705 ¥ 279420 Mex$ 30194 NZ$ 2979 NOK 19505 zł 7148 S$ 2432 kr 19502 $ 1,798 $ 3681 £ 1945 $ 3,332 € 2215 kr 339569 ₪ 9084 ¥ 378541 Mex$ 40905 NZ$ 4036 NOK 26424 zł 9684 S$ 3294 kr 26421 $ 2,436 $ 3947 £ 2085 $ 3,573 € 2375 kr 364098 ₪ 9740 ¥ 405885 Mex$ 43860 NZ$ 4328 NOK 28333 zł 10383 S$ 3532 kr 28329 $ 2,612 $ 4213 £ 2226 $ 3,813 € 2535 kr 388627 ₪ 10396 ¥ 433228 Mex$ 46815 NZ$ 4619 NOK 30241 zł 11083 S$ 3770 kr 30238 $ 2,788 Standard cabin/lower deck $ 2302 £ 1216 $ 2,083 € 1385 kr 212327 ₪ 5680 ¥ 236695 Mex$ 25577 NZ$ 2524 NOK 16522 zł 6055 S$ 2060 kr 16520 $ 1,523 $ 3266 £ 1725 $ 2,956 € 1965 kr 301243 ₪ 8059 ¥ 335816 Mex$ 36289 NZ$ 3581 NOK 23441 zł 8591 S$ 2922 kr 23439 $ 2,161 $ 3532 £ 1866 $ 3,196 € 2125 kr 325772 ₪ 8715 ¥ 363160 Mex$ 39243 NZ$ 3872 NOK 25350 zł 9290 S$ 3160 kr 25347 $ 2,337 $ 3798 £ 2006 $ 3,437 € 2285 kr 350301 ₪ 9371 ¥ 390504 Mex$ 42198 NZ$ 4164 NOK 27259 zł 9990 S$ 3398 kr 27256 $ 2,513 Bunk bed cabin/lower deck $ 1969 £ 1040 $ 1,782 € 1185 kr 181666 ₪ 4860 ¥ 202515 Mex$ 21884 NZ$ 2159 NOK 14136 zł 5181 S$ 1762 kr 14135 $ 1,303 $ 2933 £ 1550 $ 2,655 € 1765 kr 270582 ₪ 7238 ¥ 301636 Mex$ 32595 NZ$ 3216 NOK 21056 zł 7716 S$ 2625 kr 21053 $ 1,941 $ 3199 £ 1690 $ 2,896 € 1925 kr 295111 ₪ 7895 ¥ 328980 Mex$ 35550 NZ$ 3508 NOK 22964 zł 8416 S$ 2863 kr 22961 $ 2,117 $ 3465 £ 1831 $ 3,136 € 2085 kr 319640 ₪ 8551 ¥ 356324 Mex$ 38505 NZ$ 3799 NOK 24873 zł 9115 S$ 3101 kr 24870 $ 2,293 Double standard cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 4213 £ 2226 $ 3,813 € 2535 kr 388627 ₪ 10396 ¥ 433228 Mex$ 46815 NZ$ 4619 NOK 30241 zł 11083 S$ 3770 kr 30238 $ 2,788 $ 5177 £ 2735 $ 4,686 € 3115 kr 477543 ₪ 12775 ¥ 532350 Mex$ 57526 NZ$ 5676 NOK 37160 zł 13618 S$ 4633 kr 37156 $ 3,426 $ 5443 £ 2876 $ 4,926 € 3275 kr 502072 ₪ 13431 ¥ 559694 Mex$ 60481 NZ$ 5968 NOK 39069 zł 14318 S$ 4871 kr 39064 $ 3,602 $ 5709 £ 3016 $ 5,167 € 3435 kr 526601 ₪ 14087 ¥ 587037 Mex$ 63436 NZ$ 6259 NOK 40978 zł 15017 S$ 5109 kr 40973 $ 3,778 Bunk bed cabin for single-use/lower deck $ 2967 £ 1567 $ 2,685 € 1785 kr 273648 ₪ 7320 ¥ 305054 Mex$ 32964 NZ$ 3253 NOK 21294 zł 7804 S$ 2655 kr 21292 $ 1,963 $ 3931 £ 2077 $ 3,557 € 2365 kr 362565 ₪ 9699 ¥ 404176 Mex$ 43676 NZ$ 4309 NOK 28213 zł 10339 S$ 3517 kr 28210 $ 2,601 $ 4197 £ 2217 $ 3,798 € 2525 kr 387094 ₪ 10355 ¥ 431520 Mex$ 46630 NZ$ 4601 NOK 30122 zł 11039 S$ 3755 kr 30118 $ 2,777 $ 4462 £ 2358 $ 4,039 € 2685 kr 411622 ₪ 11011 ¥ 458863 Mex$ 49585 NZ$ 4893 NOK 32031 zł 11738 S$ 3993 kr 32027 $ 2,953 Standard cabin for triple-use/lower deck $ 2053 £ 1084 $ 1,858 € 1235 kr 189331 ₪ 5065 ¥ 211060 Mex$ 22807 NZ$ 2250 NOK 14733 zł 5399 S$ 1837 kr 14731 $ 1,358 $ 3017 £ 1594 $ 2,730 € 1815 kr 278248 ₪ 7444 ¥ 310181 Mex$ 33518 NZ$ 3307 NOK 21652 zł 7935 S$ 2699 kr 21649 $ 1,996 $ 3282 £ 1734 $ 2,971 € 1975 kr 302776 ₪ 8100 ¥ 337525 Mex$ 36473 NZ$ 3599 NOK 23561 zł 8634 S$ 2937 kr 23558 $ 2,172 $ 3548 £ 1875 $ 3,212 € 2135 kr 327305 ₪ 8756 ¥ 364869 Mex$ 39428 NZ$ 3890 NOK 25469 zł 9334 S$ 3175 kr 25466 $ 2,348 Superior cabin for triple-use/upper deck $ 2468 £ 1304 $ 2,234 € 1485 kr 227657 ₪ 6090 ¥ 253785 Mex$ 27424 NZ$ 2706 NOK 17715 zł 6492 S$ 2209 kr 17713 $ 1,633 $ 3432 £ 1813 $ 3,106 € 2065 kr 316574 ₪ 8469 ¥ 352906 Mex$ 38135 NZ$ 3763 NOK 24634 zł 9028 S$ 3071 kr 24631 $ 2,271 $ 3698 £ 1954 $ 3,347 € 2225 kr 341102 ₪ 9125 ¥ 380250 Mex$ 41090 NZ$ 4054 NOK 26543 zł 9727 S$ 3309 kr 26540 $ 2,447 $ 3964 £ 2094 $ 3,588 € 2385 kr 365631 ₪ 9781 ¥ 407594 Mex$ 44045 NZ$ 4346 NOK 28452 zł 10427 S$ 3547 kr 28448 $ 2,623 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 $ 2003 £ 1058 $ 1,813 € 1205 kr 184732 ₪ 4942 ¥ 205933 Mex$ 22253 NZ$ 2196 NOK 14375 zł 5268 S$ 1792 kr 14373 $ 1,325 $ 2667 £ 1409 $ 2,414 € 1605 kr 246054 ₪ 6582 ¥ 274293 Mex$ 29640 NZ$ 2925 NOK 19147 zł 7017 S$ 2387 kr 19144 $ 1,765 $ 2834 £ 1497 $ 2,565 € 1705 kr 261384 ₪ 6992 ¥ 291382 Mex$ 31487 NZ$ 3107 NOK 20340 zł 7454 S$ 2536 kr 20337 $ 1,875 $ 3017 £ 1594 $ 2,730 € 1815 kr 278248 ₪ 7444 ¥ 310181 Mex$ 33518 NZ$ 3307 NOK 21652 zł 7935 S$ 2699 kr 21649 $ 1,996 Twin cabin/single-use $ 3532 £ 1866 $ 3,196 € 2125 kr 325772 ₪ 8715 ¥ 363160 Mex$ 39243 NZ$ 3872 NOK 25350 zł 9290 S$ 3160 kr 25347 $ 2,337 $ 4197 £ 2217 $ 3,798 € 2525 kr 387094 ₪ 10355 ¥ 431520 Mex$ 46630 NZ$ 4601 NOK 30122 zł 11039 S$ 3755 kr 30118 $ 2,777 $ 4363 £ 2305 $ 3,949 € 2625 kr 402424 ₪ 10765 ¥ 448609 Mex$ 48477 NZ$ 4783 NOK 31315 zł 11476 S$ 3904 kr 31311 $ 2,887 $ 4546 £ 2401 $ 4,114 € 2735 kr 419288 ₪ 11217 ¥ 467408 Mex$ 50509 NZ$ 4984 NOK 32627 zł 11957 S$ 4068 kr 32623 $ 3,008 Triple cabin $ 1986 £ 1049 $ 1,798 € 1195 kr 183199 ₪ 4901 ¥ 204224 Mex$ 22069 NZ$ 2178 NOK 14256 zł 5224 S$ 1777 kr 14254 $ 1,314 $ 2651 £ 1400 $ 2,399 € 1595 kr 244521 ₪ 6541 ¥ 272584 Mex$ 29456 NZ$ 2906 NOK 19028 zł 6973 S$ 2372 kr 19025 $ 1,754 $ 2817 £ 1488 $ 2,550 € 1695 kr 259851 ₪ 6951 ¥ 289673 Mex$ 31302 NZ$ 3089 NOK 20220 zł 7410 S$ 2521 kr 20218 $ 1,864 $ 3000 £ 1585 $ 2,715 € 1805 kr 276714 ₪ 7402 ¥ 308472 Mex$ 33334 NZ$ 3289 NOK 21533 zł 7891 S$ 2684 kr 21530 $ 1,985 Extra Options
Electric bike rental*: $ 266 £ 140 $ 241 € 160 kr 24529 ₪ 656 ¥ 27344 Mex$ 2955 NZ$ 292 NOK 1909 zł 699 S$ 238 kr 1908 $ 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 ₪ 205 ¥ 8545 Mex$ 923 NZ$ 91 NOK 596 zł 219 S$ 74 kr 596 $ 55
Electric bike rental*: $ 266 £ 140 $ 241 € 160 kr 24529 ₪ 656 ¥ 27344 Mex$ 2955 NZ$ 292 NOK 1909 zł 699 S$ 238 kr 1908 $ 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 ₪ 267 ¥ 11108 Mex$ 1200 NZ$ 118 NOK 775 zł 284 S$ 97 kr 775 $ 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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