Canal Cruise
10 day Gardens of Italy Canal Cruise
Renaissance Gardens of Italy by Canal Boat & Tuscan Landscapes
This 10-day journey features a six-night canal cruise, taking a maximum of 20 guests, and is ideal for those who have travelled to Italy before and are looking to discover it from a new perspective. Bypass the roads and enjoy riverside scenes across the country’s north-east, where the history of Venice’s nobles is revealed. Cruise the celebrated Po River and stay in a Tuscan villa. Explore an array of gardens, many of which were featured on the series, Monty Don’s Italian Gardens. A warm, convivial atmosphere pervades your time aboard La Bella Vita, as you savour an authentic Italian experience.
This journey departs:
25 May 2025
24 May 2026
Highlights
The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.
Inclusions
Seen below are your tour’s inclusions. They ensure you’re free to enjoy each day’s discoveries without worry or distraction.
Escorted by an expert Botanical Guide and Cruise Director
Privately chartered six-night cruise aboard La Bella Vita, taking a maximum of 20 guests, and three nights’ accommodation in a Tuscan Villa Hotel
Return private transfers from door to door, tipping and porterage, port taxes, plus 24 meals and select beverages
All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
See the sights of Venice, including Sant’Erasmo island, the farm of Venice
Relax aboard your canal boat as you sail along the Po River, visiting sights along the way
Explore the world’s oldest botanic gardens at Padua
Spend three nights in a villa in the Tuscan countryside, visiting gardens from the series Monty Don's Italian Gardens
Itinerary
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
Fitness rating: Medium
Exclusive charter of La Bella Vita for up to 20 guests
The direction of the cruise is subject to change due to conditions outside of our control
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