Milan and Lake Como & cruise from Renaissance-infused Mantua to the Canals of Venice (port-to-port cruise)

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. We’ll head to Como for a guided tour of the city, an invitation to rest and relaxation. We’ll visit the remarkable cathedral and have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll take the funicular to the summit, where you’ll have a great view of the lake and city below. We’ll return to Como and enjoy a boat tour of the lake. After our excursion, we’ll return to Milan by coach. Dinner and accommodations at a hotel.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. We’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of Milan to get an overview of what it has to offer. We’ll have lunch in a local restaurant. The afternoon will be dedicated to discovering the historic center, including a visit to the cathedral. We’ll hit the road for Mantua (an approximate 2-hour drive) and board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Enjoy a free evening to explore the city on your own.

Join us for an excursion to Cremona and Parma (including lunch). We’ll indulge in a tasting of Italian cheeses and cold cuts.

Our ship will begin to cruise early in the morning to Valdaro. Join us on an excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Mantua, where the House of Gonzaga ruled for almost 400 years. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising. Or enjoy an optional tour of the Ferrari Museum in Modena (not included in packages).

This morning, we offer two excursions: CLASSIC: Visit Verona and its amphitheater or the Giusti Gardens. DISCOVERY: Take a bike tour of Verona and visit the Giusti Gardens. We’ll return on board in Porto Viro and spend the afternoon cruising.

This morning, join us on an excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Vicenza. As you enjoy your tour, the ship will cruise to Chioggia(2). For those who decided not to join us on the excursion, you will be transferred from Chioggia to Porto Viro(2). Enjoy some free time in Chioggia. After we return on board in Chioggia, we’ll begin to cruise to Venice. Enjoy a free evening to explore the city on your own.

This morning, we offer two excursions: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Square. DISCOVERY: Following the footsteps of Casanova in Venice to Doge’s Palace and its hidden passageways. This afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: The Venetian Lagoon and its islands, Murano and Burano. Tonight is our festive gala evening.

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

Accommodations in a 3-star hotel LS in Milan or Lake Maggiore including breakfast and dinner for one traveler under double-occupancy reservations - lunches on D2 and D3 - the visits listed in the program on D2 and D3 - transfer by coach from Milan to Mantua - your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - all onboard beverages (not including the special lists) - accommodations in a double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom - onboard entertainment - welcome cocktail - gala evening - assistance from our onboard, multi-lingual host/hostess - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees - prepaid classic sightseeing package.

Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Milan on D1 - drinks from our special wine list or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers (D1 to D9) - transfers to/from departure/arrival points (including to/from airports) - optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency) - cancellation and baggage insurance - personal expenses.