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Hotel Barge La Bella Vita: 6-Nights

Price $4550 7 Days/6 Nights
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Hotel Barge La Bella Vita: 6-Nights

$4550 per person

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*Prices are in USD per person, based on double occupancy in Stateroom 

*Price displayed is the lead in rate for 2023 departures 

*If interested in a boat charter opportunity with only family and friends, request a quote mentioning that you would like to charter the boat! See below charter date opportunities.

A cruise aboard La Bella Vita on the Venetian Lagoon, River Po and Canal Bianco between Venice and the lakeside Renaissance city of Mantua is a truly magical experience. There is the opportunity to enjoy diverse landscapes and nature en route, from colourful lagoon islands to wild beach dunes and pine woods full of birdlife. The itinerary includes fascinating guided tours of Ferrara, Mantua and Chioggia which give a real insight into the many cultures – Renaissance, Roman, Etruscan, Byzantine – that have influenced this region of Italy for centuries.La Bella Vita is a stylish 20 passenger vessel with a typically modern Italian interior, reflected in the use of vibrant colours throughout to create an atmosphere of casual relaxation. There is an inviting bar area in which to enjoy a glass of Prosecco and a spacious dining room with louvre doors that open to give a perfect view as you are served delicious Italian specialities and wines.She has two upper deck junior suites and eight lower deck staterooms, all air-conditioned and with en suite facilities, while above there is a huge sun deck with a large canopy and comfortable loungers to relax on and watch the world drift by.

Cruise Highlights
  • Tour of historic Venice, 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
  • Dinner ashore at the 17thC stately home Villa Ca’Zen
  • Private visit to the wine cellars of Villa Widmann-Borletti
  • Visit Mantua’s Ducal Palace and gardens, or the Doge’s Palace in Venice

What’s Included: Fully inclusive, 6 night cruise (Sunday to Saturday); Accommodation in air-conditioned en-suite staterooms / suites with high quality linens, towels, bathrobes and toiletries; all transfers by Crew, plus daily excursions by chauffeured minibus, inclusive of all entry fees; The services of experienced Captain, Chef, Housekeeper(s), Deck Hand & Tour Guided; Breakfast, lunch and dinner aboard (meals are a gastronomic adventure prepared by your private chef using locally-sourced ingredients); A meal ashore at a local restaurant once per week on most cruises; An excellent selection of fine regional and international wines and spirits, all-day open bar, tea & coffee; Use of barge facilities such as Wi-Fi, bicycles, boules, library etc.

*MEMBER BENEFIT: Receive a special gift onboard (European Waterways blanket)

Call for assistance: 1-800-481-9739 ext. 0
Mention Promo Code for Savings: TMEW21

Departure Dates

Value Dates:
Stateroom: *$4550 USD | $1800 USD Single Supplement
Junior Suite: *$5550 USD | $1800 USD Single Supplement
August 6, 13, 20
October 8, 15, 22
Regular Dates:
Stateroom: *$5050 USD | $2000 USD Single Supplement
Junior Suite: *$6150 USD | $2000 USD Single Supplement
August 27
September 3, 10, 17, 24
October 1

*Rates are person, based on double occupancy

Value Dates:
Stateroom: *$4950 USD | $1900 USD Single Supplement
Junior Suite: *$6050 USD | $1900 USD Single Supplement
March 31
April 7, 14, 21
July 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
October 6, 13, 20, 27
Regular Dates:
Stateroom: *$5490 USD | $2100 USD Single Supplement
Junior Suite: *$6690 USD | $2100 USD Single Supplement
April 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

*Rates are person, based on double occupancy

7 Days/6 Nights
17 Meals
Europe
European Waterways
River Cruises
  • Destination
    Europe
  • Arrival City
    Venice, Italy
  • Departure City
    Venice, Italy
  • Activity Level
    Leisurely
  • Passenger Limit
    20 passengers

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1
Venice
Guests are met in Mestre or Piazzale Roma in Venice** and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to La Bella Vita for a Prosecco welcome. An afternoon cruise takes us along the Giudecca Canal past some of Venice’s most famous monuments: the Chiesa del Redentore, the impressive Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute and the Punta della Dogana to our mooring outside the Naval Museum. Then time for a stroll to St Mark’s Square and a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace before dinner on board.
Meals Provided: Dinner
 
2
Venice to San Peitro in Volta
Guided walking tour to Castello District, perhaps discovering some hidden parts of the city of Venice: the gardens of the Biennale Exhibition of Modern Arts, Palladio’s Church of San Pietro in Castello and the Venetian Ships Pavilion, an annex of the Naval History Museum Venice, housing vessels of historical importance including ceremonial barges and warships. Late afternoon cruise to Pellestrina which separates the Venetian Lagoon from the Adriatic Sea, along the Canal of the Orphans passing lagoon islands with their ancient monasteries, painted fishing boats and tiny churches. Time perhaps for a walk or cycle ride along the 18th century Istrian sea wall. Dinner on board.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 
3
San Pietro in Volta to Taglio di Po
After breakfast, we cruise to Chioggia, city of Goldoni’s plays. Here we visit the 18th century Church of San Domenico set on its own island, to see Carpaccio’s St Paul, his last recorded painting and other works of art by Tintoretto and Bassano. We also admire the Piazzetta Vigo and visit the colourful fish market. There will also be the opportunity to enjoy a short tour of Chioggia’s pretty canals in a traditional locally-built boat, before re-joining La Bella Vita. Passing through a nature reserve with flamingos and occasional heron, snipe and other wildfowl, we 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 Giuccioli and wrote some of his best poetry.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 
4
Taglio di Po to Zelo
This morning we join the Bianco canal and cruise to Adria, an ancient Etruscan town where we visit the Archaeological Museum. After lunch on board, we drive to the Bagnoli Estate to tour the Renaissance gardens and wine cellars of the 17thC Villa Widmann Borletti to enjoy a private tasting of their renowned estate-grown vintages. This winery has been supplying Venetian society for centuries. Afterwards, we rejoin La Bella Vita moored at Zelo. Dinner on board.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5
Zelo to Governolo
Morning excursion with a guided tour of the Renaissance city of Ferrara, including the Schifanoia Palace, renowned for its fabulous 15thC frescoes. We also admire the exterior of the Estense Castle and its moat and visit the magnificent cathedral with its façade of sculpted images described as an illustrated Bible. Return to the hotel barge moored in Trevenzuolo for an afternoon canal cruise past villages and farmsteads to Governolo and dinner on board.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6
Governolo to Mantua
Our final cruise has a dramatic approach to Mantua, home of the poet Virgil, artists Mantegna and Donatello and a captivating lakeside setting. Mantua displays extraordinary neo-classical and baroque architecture, portrayed in the 14thC Ducal Palace housing some 15 gardens and courtyards, a museum, basilica and theatre. The intricate frescoes, Gallery of Mirrors and exquisite Rivers Room and 12,000 paintings and sculptures all create a Grand Finale to our Italian Renaissance adventure. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7
Mantua
After breakfast, guests are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Mestre or Piazzale Roma in Venice. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks the cruise will be in the reverse direction.  Some cruises may be on the River Po, depending on the water level.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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