Venice


 

VENICE AND CRUISE ON THE LAGUNA

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DAY 1: VENICE

Boarding at 6.00pm in Venice at St Basilio quay (vaporetto station Santa Marta) and on to 7 Martyrs quay. Time to settle comfortably in your cabins before being presented to the crew during a welcome cocktail reception served in the lounge. Dinner on board and free evening in Venice. Overnight stop.

DAY 2: VENICE-TAGLIO DI PO-POLESELLA

Early morning start and breakfast on board. The morning will be spent cruising towards Taglio di Po, on the Adriatic Sea. Lunch on board before reaching Taglio di Po around 1.30pm. Then leave by coach on an optional guided tour of Padua, the town of St Antoine di Padova, but also famous for art and pilgrimages. Following a visit to the “Santo” basilica, dedicated to St. Antoine, take a stroll through the historic town centre and discover the “Pedrocchi coffee house”, dear to the inhabitants of Padua.. Meanwhile, the ship cruises back to Polesella where you will join it around 6.30pm. Dinner on board and free evening. Overnight stop.

DAY 3: POLESELLA – TAGLIO DI PO

After breakfast, set off by coach to visit Ferrara, awarded World heritage status by Unesco, this town was home to he Este Court. Return to the ship for lunch. Early afternoon, set off by coach to visit Verona, a truly fine Italian city of Romeo and Juliet fame, with its Roman theatre. Return to the ship in Polesella before sailing on to Taglio di Po to arrive in the evening. Gala dinner on board. Overnight stop.

 

 

DAY 4: TAGLIO DI PO-CHIOGGIA-VENICE

Cruise off towards Chioggia early in the morning and breakfast on board. Arrive mid morning. Chioggia is a typical Adriatic fishing port built by the Romans, and second Venetian Republic and boasts works of art bearing witness to a great variety of styles and periods. Take some time to stroll round and discover the town for yourselves. Return to the ship for lunch. Cruise back to Venice, arriving there around 3.00pm. Guided visit to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square (optional). Return to the ship for dinner. Free evening. Overnight stop.

DAY 5: VENICE-LAGUNA ISLANDS-VENICE

Breakfast on board before setting off on a trip to the lagoon islands (optional) of Murano and Burano. Murano is famous for its glass work not forgetting the fine churches of St. Maria and St. Donato, one of the oldest in the lagoon. Burano, a fishing island, is famous for its traditional lacework. Return on board at 7 Martyrs quay. Enjoy a free afternoon, or have a ride in a gondola (optional) (booking and settlement on board). Return on board in the evening for dinner and free time. Overnight stop.

DAY 6: VENICE

Sailing from 7 Martyrs quay early morning to join San Basilio quay before disembarking at 9.00am after breakfast. End of the cruise.

CURRENCY CONVERTER FOR EUROS TO YOUR CURRENCY 

Prices Include: Full board cruise from dinner of the first day to the breakfast of the last day in a double cabin with showers and toilets, welcome drink, entertainment, the Captain's evening, the assistance of our hostess on board, and port taxes.

Prices Do Not Include: Drinks, coffee with lunch and dinner, insurance and optional excursions.

RATES:
875 EUR per person  dbl occ

280 EUR single suppliment

120 EUR for upper level cabin

DATES:
There might not be any other english speaking guests on these dates.

2010

Jul 3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28
Aug 2, 12, 17, 27

2011

July 18, 23
August 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27

MS MICHELANGELO