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Florence, Tuscany and the Canals of Venice to Renaissance-infused Mantua

10 days
From Florence to Venice
4.3
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Florence

  2. Day 2

    Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Florence city center
    • Cross Ponte Vecchio

    Optional Activities

    • Entrance to the Uffizi Gallery (outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings from the Middle Ages to the Modern period)
    • Self-guided exploration of Oltrarno neighborhood
    • Self-guided exploration of San Niccolò
    Landmarks
    Ponte Vecchio
    Uffizi Gallery
    Oltrarno
    San Niccolò
  3. Day 3

    San Gimignano - Volterra - Monteriggioni

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Traditional Tuscan lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Full day excursion to Tuscany
    • Explore medieval town of San Gimignano
    • Brief pottery or leather crafting demonstration with local artisan
    • Visit Roman Theatre in Volterra
    • Visit Palazzo dei Priori in Volterra
    • Visit Etruscan Museum in Volterra
    • Tour historic cellars at Castello di Monsanto winery
    • Chianti Classico wine tasting at Castello di Monsanto
    • Walk on medieval walls of Monteriggioni
    • Visit Piazza Roma in Monteriggioni
    • Visit Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Monteriggioni
    • Traditional Tuscan lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    San Gimignano
    Volterra
    Roman Theatre, Volterra
    Palazzo dei Priori
    Etruscan Museum
    Monteriggioni
    Castello di Monsanto
    Church of Santa Maria Assunta
    Piazza Roma
  4. Day 4

    Venice

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner on board ship)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail with crew introduction

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Venice on your own in the evening
    Landmarks
    Venice
  5. Day 5

    Burano - Murano

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board ship), Lunch (Lunch on board ship), Dinner (Dinner on board ship)

    Included Activities

    • Morning cruise in the Venice lagoon
    • Visit to Burano island with free exploration time
    • Excursion CLASSIC / DISCOVERY: Murano island visit
    • Visit glassblowing workshop on Murano island with glassblowing demonstration
    Landmarks
    Venice Lagoon
    Mazzorbo
    Burano
    Murano
  6. Day 6

    Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board ship), Lunch (Lunch on board ship), Dinner (Dinner on board ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Square (CLASSIC excursion option)
    • Guided tour of Dorsoduro district (DISCOVERY excursion option)

    Optional Activities

    • Free afternoon exploration of Venice
    • Visit Rialto Bridge
    • Explore Grand Canal and historic buildings
    Landmarks
    Doge's Palace
    Saint Mark's Square
    Saint Mark's Basilica
    Dorsoduro
    Grand Canal
    Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute
    Rialto Bridge
  7. Day 7

    Padua - Porto Viro - Canda

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board ship), Lunch (Lunch on board ship), Dinner (Dinner on board ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Padua
    • Visit Il Santo (Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Chioggia before the excursion
    Landmarks
    Chioggia
    Padua
    Il Santo (Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua)
    Porto Viro
    Canda
  8. Day 8

    Verona - Mantua

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board ship), Lunch (Lunch on board ship), Dinner (Dinner on board ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Verona and its amphitheater or Giusti Gardens (CLASSIC excursion option)
    • View Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta) and balcony from outside
    • Guided tour of Verona through its gastronomy (DISCOVERY excursion option)
    • Tasting of two sweet specialties with coffee at a famous pastry shop (DISCOVERY option)
    Landmarks
    Ostiglia
    Verona
    Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta)
    Amphitheater of Verona
    Giusti Gardens
    Mantua
  9. Day 9

    Mantua

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board ship), Lunch (Lunch on board ship), Dinner (Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mantua
    • Visit Palazzo Ducale di Mantova (Ducal Palace)
    • Visit Castel di San Giorgio
    • Visit Camera degli Sposi with frescoes by Andrea Mantegna
    • Visit Rotonda di San Lorenzo
    • Visit Basilica of Sant'Andrea
    • Gala evening

    Optional Activities

    • Optional tour of the Ferrari Museum in Modena (not included in packages)
    Landmarks
    Mantua
    Palazzo Ducale di Mantova
    Castel di San Giorgio
    Camera degli Sposi
    Rotonda di San Lorenzo
    Basilica of Sant'Andrea
    Ferrari Museum
    Modena
  10. Day 10

    Disembarkation

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board ship)
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Who is travelling?

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