Venice, the Lagoon and the River Po

Venice, the Lagoon and the River Po

Welcome to Venice, the capital of the region of Veneto. On this cultural experience you will visit the world heritage site of Ferrara, Verona, home of Romeo & Juliet and the impressive Arena and Chioggia, a fishing port locally named Little Venice. Take the opportunity to join the optional 'Islands in the Lagoon' cruise to see the famous glass makers in action. A truly Italian River Cruise experience

6 days from only £799

Holiday highlights
• Cruising the River Po
• Romantic Venice
• Magnificent city of Verona
• Ferrara, UNESCO world heritage site

Optional excursions
• Guided tour of Padua
• Doges Palace
• Island in the Lagoon
• Gondola ride

Holiday Itinerary by Air
Day 1 UK to Venice - Flight from the UK to Venice. Upon arrival transfer to the MS Michaelangelo, boarding at 6pm at San Basilio (vaporetto station Santa Marta). Settle in on board. Presentation of the crew. Welcome cocktail. Departure for the wharf of the 7 Martyrs. Dinner on board and free evening in Venice. Overnight stopover.
Day 2 Venice – Taglio Di Po – Polesella - Departure of the boat early in the morning. Breakfast during the cruise. Morning sailing for Taglio di Po via the Adriatic. Lunch on board. We will reach Taglio di Po around 13h30. Departure by coach for the optional guided tour of Padua, the city of Saint Anthony but also a city of art and pilgrimage. After visiting the famous "Santo", the basilica devoted to Saint Anthony, you will have the chance to stroll around the historic centre and discover the "Café Pedrocchi", dear to the citizens of Padua. During this time, the boat will sail to Polesella where we will join it at around 18h30. Dinner, free evening. Overnight stopover.
Day 3 Polesella – Ferrar – Verona –Taglio Di Po - After breakfast on board, departure by coach for the tour of Ferrara. Listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO, this refined city was once home to the Este court. Back to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, departure by coach for Verona. Tour of this magnificent Italian city, famous for its star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, and its Roman theatre. Back on board in Polesella and cruise to Taglio di Po which we will reach in the evening. Gala dinner on board. Overnight stopover.
Day 4 Taglio Di Po – Chioggia – Venice - Departure of the cruise early in the morning, breakfast on board. We will reach Chioggia (or thereabouts) during the morning. Chioggia, a port city of Roman origin, was the second most important city in the republic of La Serenissima and houses works and testimony from various periods and in various styles. Explore the town on your own. Back to the boat for lunch. Departure of the cruise for Venice, which we will reach around 15h. Optional guided tour of the Doges Palace – the symbol of Venetian glory and power – and the celebrated Piazza San Marco. Back on board for the evening. Dinner on board. Free evening. Overnight stopover.
Day 5 Venice – Islands in the Lagoon –Venice - Breakfast on board. Departure for the optional excursion to the Islands in the Lagoon. Murano, famous for its glasswork. You can also visit its beautiful churches, particularly Santa Maria et San Donato, one of the oldest in the lagoon. And Burano, a fishermen’s island, also famous for its lacework. Old lace is still made on this island in the estuary. Back on board at the wharf of the 7 Martyrs. Lunch on board. Free afternoon or the chance to take a trip in a gondola. Back on board for the evening. Dinner and free evening. Overnight stopover.
Day 6 Venice - Departure early in the morning from the Wharf of the 7 Martyrs for San Basilio Wharf. Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am and transfer to the airport for the flight to the UK.

By air - whats included
• 5 nights full board cruise
• Return flights and resort transfers
• Some excursions (as per itinerary)