CASANOVA

The 5-star MV Casanova was newly built for delivery in April 2001. The deluxe vessel accommodates 94 passengers in 48 cabins. She is distinguished by staterooms on her upper deck featuring full-length French doors, which can be opened (cabins on the lower deck have large windows). Original works of art can be found throughout the vessel. All double cabins are identical in size and are beautifully appointed with built-in closets, desk, shower and toilet, television, telephone and 4 channel radio. Hairdryer and terry robes are available upon request. Bedding is European style duvets with feather pillows and eiderdowns (synthetic materials available upon request).

The vessel features six meals daily (Breakfast, Morning Bouillon, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner and Midnight Snack). All meals are single seating with evening meals up to nine courses on selected nights. Additionally, there is a bar, Panorama Restaurant, lounge as well as an infirmary with a qualified doctor on board. The Sun deck offers plenty of deck chairs and blankets, if needed. Captain's Welcome and Captain's Farewell Receptions are provided as well as nightly entertainment and dancing. There is one crew member for every 2.5 passengers providing about the best crew to passenger ratio of any river vessel. This allows for a high level of service as well as sumptuous meals, served course by course for the evening dinner. English language announcements, menus and daily programs are provided.

 
Saturday, Day 1 
VENICE  Arrive at ship, ship departs at 5pm.
 

Sunday, Day 2 
CRUISING. Spend the full day at leisure on board as you sail Italy's greatest river.
 
Sunday, Day 3
CREMONA   Arrive in the delightful historic torn of Cremona (1pm).  An optional  tour will introduce you to the city where the violinmaker Stradivari was born. 

Monday, Day 4
MANTUA  Arrive in Mantua early morning for a full day.  You can opt to take a full day excursion to the enchnting old town of Verona, the picturesque Poggy winery and the town of Garda.  Or a morning tour to Verona and in the afternoon an optional excursion to the monument-filled city of Mantua.
 

Tuesday, Day 5
BOLOGNA-FERRARA  In the morning, you can opt to join a transfer to Ferrara to visit the moated Castello Estense and the 15th century Palazzo Diamanti.  In the afternoon enjoy anoptional  excursion to Bologna, one of the most convivial cities in Northern Italy.  

Wednesday, Day 6  
CHIOGGIA   This morning relax and enjoy scenic cruising from the Po Valley into the Po Delta.  Arrive in Chioggia at 1pm.  Discover the artistic treasures of the old university town, Padua on an afternoon excursion.
 

Thursday, Day 7 
VENICE   Arrive (9:30am) in one of the world's most beautiful cities with a full day to explore.  Enjoy an optional excursion through the lagoon to visit the islands of Murano, Torcello and Burano. 

Friday, Day 8 
VENICE  Disembark the ship after breakfast.