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Cruise Venice and the River Po - a 6-day holiday afloat in Venice, the lagoon, and the Po Delta

All meals are included on this five-night cruise holiday in Venice and cruising to the River Po.

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In Venice your cruise ship moors along the quayside from St Mark's Square. Explore the city’s historic sites, such as St Mark's Cathedral, the Doges Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, the Grand Canal and Rialto bridge. Soak up the atmosphere of this unique city.

Cruise through the Venice lagoon to the River Po and along to Chioggia. Optional visits to the islands of Murano and Burano and the cities of Padua, Mantua and Verona.

The Bridge of Sighs

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E190: Cruise Departure Dates 2010/11
2010: Jul 3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28;
Aug 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27;
2011: Jul 3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28;
Aug 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27
E190: VSI - Venice and the River Po 2010/11£ price per person
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Prices above are per person based on two sharing a cabin.
Single Supplement: £172
The cruise price does not include
  • Travel and transfers to and from cruise ship - we can book your flights and transfers, if required.
  • Optional Excursions: Padua; Doges Palace and St. Mark's Square; Murano and Burano; Gondola excursion
  • Travel Insurance
  • Fuel surcharge

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E190-VSI: Venice and the River Po Itinerary
Day 1
Venice

Embark MS Michelangelo at 6pm at the passenger terminal on Quay San Basilio (vaporetto station Santa Marta). This evening the ship moves to the Quay of 7 Martyrs a short stroll from St Mark's Square. Welcome cocktail and dinner on board, followed by a free evening in Venice.

Day 2
Venice- Taglio di Po - Polesella

Early departure, breakfast on board. Cruise the Venice lagoon to Taglio di Po. Lunch on board, arrive at 1.30pm. Optional excursion to Padua with guided tour of the city and time to explore the historic town.The ship continues to Polesella, where those who took part in the excursion rejoin it at 6:30pm. Dinner and free evening.

Day 3
Polessella - Ferrare - Verona Taglio di Po

After breakfast there is an optional excursion to Verona, of Romeo and Juliet fame. The ship continues to Taglio di Po. Gala dinner onboard.

Day 4
Taglio di Po - Chioggia - Venice

Early departure before breakfast. Morning stop at the port of Chioggia with its Roman and artistic associations. Discover this area at your leisure. Return on board for lunch. Our ship sets sails and reaches Venice about 3pm. Optional guided tour of the Doges Palace and St Mark's square. Return on board this evening. Dinner on board and free evening.

Day 5
Venice

Optional morning excursion to the famous islands of Murano and Burano in the Venice lagoon. Lunch and dinner on board, free time. There will also be the possibility of an optional gondola excursion.

Day 6
Venice

Disembark after breakfast at the passenger terminal.

For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary

Chioggia

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The cruise price includes
  • Five nights accommodation on board ship in air-conditioned double cabin with shower and toilet
  • All meals aboard ship
  • Drinks with lunch and dinner onboard (beer, wine, fruit juice, mineral water, tea/coffee)
  • Mini-cruise itinerary as described
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Entertainment on board
  • Cruise Manager
  • Gala farewell dinner
  • Port taxes
Additional Information
  • This Venice and River Po Cruise lets you make your own travel arrangements - choose your own airport and take advantage of low-cost airline flights to Venice. Enjoy a water-bus transfer from Marco Polo airport. Add extra hotel days before or after your City Cruise Break in Venice. We will be happy to book flights and transfers for you, if required.
  • CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their cruises have a distinctly French flavour, the service and the food having received much praise from Blue Water Holidays customers. Staff and passengers come from many European countries. There may be other English speaking passengers on board this cruise, and depending on their numbers excursions with an English-speaking guide may be available.
Blue Water Holidays, Bridge House, Brook Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1PP - 01756 706529
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