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La Bella Vita
La Bella Vita Cruising the Italian Renaissance from Venice to Mantua
Via Toscana, 2 - 35127 Padova - Italy
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from 1986
Italy - La Bella Vita Daily Itinerary - 7 Day/6 Nights Sunday, Day 1 - VENICE Guests are met at the designated hotel in Venice on Sunday at 2.30pm and transferred to La Bella Vita. A Prosecco welcome gives you a chance to meet the crew, followed by a late afternoon cruise along the Giudecca Canal where we admire some of the most famous monuments of Venice. Dinner aboard, followed perhaps by an evening stroll to the magnificent St Mark’s square. We moor overnight in the Riva Sette Martiri by the Naval Museum. Monday, Day 2 - VENICE TO LIDO/ALBERONI Guided tour to Castello District, experiencing the unique atmosphere of this magical city and perhaps discovering some hidden parts of it like the Palladian Church of St. Peter and the Naval Museum where we will see a model of the very famous Bucintoro (Doge’s Boat) and the Pavillon of Gondolas housing Peggy Guggenheim’s own vessel. After lunch, relax aboard or free time in the city centre. Navigation to Lido/Alberoni and dinner aboard. Venezia
Chioggia
Ferrara
Venice, the Venetian Lagoon, Chioggia, the Po Valley, Bianco Canal, Ferrara, Mincio River, Mantua Enjoy a truly unique experience on board of La Bella Vita, cruising from the Lagoon of Venice to the Lakes surrounding the city of Mantua. Discover the elegance of the Italian Renaissance visiting the ducal cities of the Po Valley and their imposing palaces, strolling in their fascinating squares, walking or biking along the banks. Seven days of emotion, six nights on board of a luxury all-inclusive hotel barge! La Bella Vita is a stylish 20-passengers vessel that has been totally refitted in 2010 to high standards to offer comfortable, fully air-conditioned accommodation. She has 2 upper-deck suites and 8 staterooms, a bright and spacious dining room and a bar area with books, games and a piano. A huge sun deck above with comfortable sun loungers will offer you the perfect view of the beautiful landscapes during the trip and the possibility to immerse yourself both in the nature and in the culture of this extraordinary experience.
Mantova
Cruise Highlights • Tour of historic Venice, including hidden gardens, The Naval Museum and the Pavilion of Gondolas
• Cruise on the Canal of the Orphans past picturesque lagoon islands • Tour of Chioggia with its Roman, Etruscan and Byzantine history. Wonder at works of art by Carpaccio, Tintoretto, Tiepolo, Da Bassano
Typical Italian Cuisine Aboard Regional Specialities Spaghetti alla carbonara, Parmigiana, Sarde in Saor, Risotto Tastasale e Radicchio, Gnocchi al Ragù, Pesce alla Veneziana,
• Visit Chioggia’s colourful fish market with your chef • Private visit and dinner ashore at Ca’ Zen, a tipical Venetian Villa dating back to the 17th century • Tour of ancient Adria, including the archaeological museum, • Private visit to the wine cellars of Villa Widmann-Borletti, renowned for its Friularo vintages since the 17th C • Tour of the 14thC Schifanoia Palace in Ferrara
Wine Cellar Barolo, Soave Classico, Bardolino, Prosecco, Ribolla giallo, Nero d’Avola
Cheese Board Gorgonzola, Mozzarella di Bufala, Pecorino, Taleggio, Provolone, Grana Padano
Detailed Programme and Prices
• Visit to the Ducal Palace in Mantua, with its 15 gardens, 500 rooms and 12,000 paintings and sculptures
CABIN NAMES 1. LEONARDO 2. MICHELANGELO 3. TIZIANO 4. CANALETTO 5. MANTEGNA 6. BOLDINI 7. TINTORETTO 8. VERONESE 9. CARAVAGGIO 10.TIEPOLO
Tuesday, Day 3 - PELLESTRINA TO TAGLIO DI PO Morning chance to stroll or cycle along the 18th century Istrian sea wall looking out over the mighty Adriatic or back to the Venetian lagoon. We cruise to the very ancient city of Chioggia for a visit to the city centre and the colourful fresh fish market. We also see the Cathedral and the Piazzetta Vigo before returning to the barge and travel upriver to Taglio di Po for dinner ashore hosted by the owners at the beautiful 17thC Villa Ca’ Zen, a private stately home by the river where Lord Byron courted the Countess Guccioli and wrote some of his best poetry. Wednesday, Day 4 - TAGLIO DI PO TO BOSARO Morning cruise leaving the river and entering the Canal Bianco to Adria for a free visit of the Archeological Museum or a walk in the city centre. After lunch, we visit the magnificient Renassaince gardens and wine cellars of 17thC Villa Widmann-Borletti for a private tasting of their renown estate grown vintages. This winery has been supplying Venetian society for centuries. Dinner aboard and Private Opera Concert. Thursday, Day 5 - BOSARO TO TREVENZUOLO Morning excursion with guided tour of the Renaissance city of Ferrara, including a view of the 14thC Estense Castle with its moat, drawbridges, marble balconies and the visit of Schifanoia Palace with its fabulous 15thC frescoes. We also see the cathedral façade with its sculpted images described as an illustrated Bible. Return to the barge for an afternoon canal cruise past villages and farmsteads from Zelo to Trevenzuolo for dinner aboard. Friday, Day 6 - TREVENZUOLO TO MANTUA Our final cruise takes us to Mantua with its captivating lakeside setting and visit to the 14th century Ducal Palace housing some 15 gardens and courtyards, a museum, basilica, theatre and some 500 rooms. Lunch on board and free evening in the city of the Gonzaga’s Family. Captain’s Farewell Dinner aboard Saturday, Day 7 - MANTUA TO VENICE After breakfast, passengers disembark for transfers to the Venice Airport.
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• 140 FEET LONG • 3 DECKS • 20 PASSENGERS • 7 CREW • 8 STATEROOMS • 2 SUITES • AIR CONDITIONED • CENTRALLY HEATED • ROOFTOP SUNDECK • 10 TOURING BIKES •AIRCONDITIONED MINIBUS