The journey
Cruise the Venetian Lagoon and Italy’s Po Valley aboard relaxing La Bella Vita. Tour the Castello district in Venice, dine ashore at romantic Villa Ca’ Zen, partake in a private wine tasting at Villa Widmann-Borletti and visit the breathtaking 14th-century Ducal Palace in Mantua.
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Cruise the Venetian Lagoon and Italy’s Po Valley aboard relaxing La Bella Vita. Tour the Castello district in Venice, dine ashore at romantic Villa Ca’ Zen, partake in a private wine tasting at Villa Widmann-Borletti and visit the breathtaking 14th-century Ducal Palace in Mantua.
Day Day 1
Meet in Mestre and transfer to La Bella Vita for a Prosecco welcome. Your first cruise this afternoon passes the Chiesa del Redentore, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute and Punta della Dogana. Moor outside the Naval Museum, disembark, and visit St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace. Meals: Dinner
Day Day 1.1
Day Day 2
Take a guided walking tour of Venice's Castello District, seeing the gardens at the Biennale Exhibition of Modern Arts; Palladio's Church of San Pietro; and the Venetian Ships Pavilion. Cruise to Pellestrina, along the Canal of the Orphans. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 2.1
Day Day 3
Cruise to Chioggia to visit the colorful fish market and tour the canals in a traditional, locally built boat. Back on board La Bella Vita, pass through a nature reserve with flamingos, herons and snipes. Continue upriver to Taglio di Po for a private dinner ashore at Villa Ca'Zen — the private riverside home where Lord Byron courted Countess Guiccioli. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 3.1
Day Day 4
Cruise to Adria and see the ancient relics at the Archaeological Museum. Drive to the Bagnoli Estate; tour the Renaissance gardens and wine cellars of Villa Widmann-Borletti, pausing for a private tasting. Rejoin the barge at Zelo, the overnight mooring. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 4.1
Day Day 5
Take a guided tour of Ferrara, visiting Schifanoia Palace and the magnificent cathedral. Admire Estense Castle with its medieval moat. Return to your vessel and cruise to Governolo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 5.1
Day Day 6
Arrive in Mantua. Visit the 14th-century Ducal Palace with its intricate frescoes and Gallery of Mirrors. A gala Captain's Farewell Dinner ends the cruise week. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 6.1
Day Day 7
After breakfast, transfer to Mestre, where your program ends. Meals: Breakfast
Booking process: Submit an enquiry for La Bella Vita - Po Valley & Venetian Lagoon; a Worldway specialist verifies live availability, supplier terms, routing, rooming and guest requirements before confirmation.
Payments: Deposit, balance deadline, currency conversion and any gateway fees are confirmed in writing before payment. No automatic charge is made from this information page.
Changes & cancellation: Worldway Travels Group rules can vary by departure, cabin, aircraft, hotel and season. Final cancellation penalties are shared on the quote and invoice before booking.
Travel documents: Passport validity, visas, insurance, medical requirements and local taxes remain traveller responsibilities unless specifically included in the confirmed proposal.
Can this journey be tailored?: Yes — every element can be refined to your dates, pace and interests by our specialists.
How do I reserve?: Contact our team and we'll confirm availability and secure your preferred departure.
This page is designed as a complete pre-booking dossier. Final supplier availability, taxes, route permits, aircraft positioning, visas, insurance, rooming and cancellation rules are reconfirmed by Worldway before payment or ticketing.
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