Venice to Mantua

6 night Cruise Only - from £1064pp

Venice

Verona

Baptistery in Parma

This unique cruise on board Michelangelo explores the breathtaking regions of Veneto, Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, with visits to enchanting Venice and romantic Mantua. Includes unlimited complimentary drinks on board

6 night - Cruise Only

from £1064pp

Itinerary Prices Ship

Join Michelangelo on this exciting cruise from the heart of Venice to the beautiful city of Mantua, surrounded by stunning lakes.

Journey through the heart of three of Italy's most spectacular regions. Veneto is where you'll find the enchanting city of Venice, home to world-famous treasures including Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Square. Lombardy offers amazing panoramas and you'll have the opportunity to discover Mantua and Cremona, while the region of Emilia-Romagna is renowned for its cuisine, especially the city of Parma.

Optional excursions enhance this unique voyage. Discover the colourful islands of the Venetian Lagoon, join a bike tour of Verona with a visit to the Giusti Gardens, and explore Mandua, where the House of Gonzaga ruled for almost 400 years. There is also an optional tour of Parma, known for its Parma ham and Parmesan cheese.

E195 Operated by CroisiEurope

Cruise Includes

Includes
6-nights accommodation on board on a full-board basis
Coach transfer from Mantua to Venice
Unlimited complimentary house wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks on board
Entertainment on board
Cruise Manager
Welcome Cocktail and Gala Farewell Dinner
Port taxes

Excludes
Cruise only prices do not include flights or transfers
Optional Excursions (must be pre-booked at least 4 weeks before departure or bookable on board subject to availability)
Gratuities
Personal insurance and expenses

Special Features
CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their ships 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 and there may be other English speaking passengers on board.

Cruise Map

Itinerary

Day 1 Venice (Italy)

Embark your ship, Michelangelo, at 6pm in Venice. Enjoy a welcome cocktail party in the lounge. After dinner, explore the sights of Venice at leisure. Overnight in port.
Day 2 Venice

This morning there is an optional visit of the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Square. The palace is Byzantine in origin and used to be the home of the Doge and the seat of the Palace of Justice. There is also the option to follow in the footsteps of Casanova with a tour of the Doge's palace. This afternoon's optional excursion visits the islands of the Venetian Lagoon. Begin in Murano, home of Venice’s glassmaking industry since the late 13th century then visit Burano, famous for its lacework which was developed on the island in the 16th century. Return on board.
Day 3 Venice

Cruise to Chioggia, the starting point for the optional excursion to Vicenza, the epitome of stunning Italian landscapes, food and art. The city's most beautiful buildings are located around the Piazza dei Signori. As guests depart on the tour, the ship cruises to Porto Viro. Guests who don't take the excursion have to disembark the ship and be transferred by coach from Chioggia to Porto Viro. Enjoy free time in Chioggia. This afternoon is spent cruising towards Rovigo.
Day 4 Rovigo - Torretta

Spend the morning cruising to Torretta. This afternoon, there are two optional excursions. Visit Verona and its impressive ampitheatre or the Giusti Gardens. Alternatively, opt for the bicycle tour of Verona with visit to the Giusti Gardens. Later, return on board in Valdaro.
Day 5 Valdaro - Mantua

Early morning, begin cruising to Mantua. Join the optional guided tour of Mantua, where the House of Gonzaga ruled for almost 400 years. Spend time at leisure this afternoon. Alternatively, opt for the guided tour of the Ferrari Museum in Modena.
Day 6 Mantua

Today there is an optional excursion to Cremona and Parma, including lunch. See the sights of Cremona including the medieval square, bell tower and cathedral, before heading to Parma for a visit to the pink-marble Baptistery containing frescoes depicting the life of Christ.
Day 7 Mantua - Venice

Disembark after breakfast and transfer by coach from Mantua to Venice. It takes about 2 hours for the return transfer and guests will be dropped off at the maritime terminal in Venice.

Dates and Prices

June Cruise Only from £1064pp

07 June 2025 - Venice to Mantua - Sailing on : Michelangelo From: £1120pp

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24 June 2025 - Venice to Mantua - Sailing on : Michelangelo From: £1115pp

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13 June 2025 - Mantua to Venice - Sailing on : Michelangelo From: £1115pp

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30 June 2025 - Mantua to Venice - Sailing on : Michelangelo From: £1064pp

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April Cruise Only from £1424pp

11 April 2026 - Venice to Mantua - Sailing on : Michelangelo From: £1424pp

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28 April 2026 - Venice to Mantua - Sailing on : Michelangelo From: £1424pp

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June Cruise Only from £1548pp

08 June 2026 - Venice to Mantua - Sailing on : Michelangelo From: £1548pp

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Cruise Only from£1548pp

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Cruise Only from£1596pp

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Cruise Only from£1681pp

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Cruise Only from£1762pp

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Cruise Only from£1847pp

25 June 2026 - Venice to Mantua - Sailing on : Michelangelo From: £1548pp

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Cruise Only from£1548pp

Main Deck Cat B

Cruise Only from£1596pp

Main Deck Cat A

Cruise Only from£1681pp

Upper Deck Cat B

Cruise Only from£1762pp

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Cruise Only from£1847pp

September Cruise Only from £1548pp

07 September 2026 - Venice to Mantua - Sailing on : Michelangelo From: £1548pp

Main Deck Cat C

Cruise Only from£1548pp

Main Deck Cat B

Cruise Only from£1596pp

Main Deck Cat A

Cruise Only from£1681pp

Upper Deck Cat B

Cruise Only from£1762pp

Upper Deck Cat A

Cruise Only from£1847pp

24 September 2026 - Venice to Mantua - Sailing on : Michelangelo From: £1548pp

Main Deck Cat C

Cruise Only from£1548pp

Main Deck Cat B

Cruise Only from£1596pp

Main Deck Cat A

Cruise Only from£1681pp

Upper Deck Cat B

Cruise Only from£1762pp

Upper Deck Cat A

Cruise Only from£1847pp

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Single Supplement: - £461

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