La Bella Vita – Luxury River Cruise - Cruising the Italian renaissance from to Mantua

Enjoy a truly unique experience on board of La Bella Vita, cruising from the Lagoon of Venice to the Lakes surrounding the city of Mantua. Discover the elegance of the Italian Renaissance visiting the ducal cities of the Po Valley and their imposing palaces, strolling in their fascinating squares, walking or biking along the banks. The Delta Tour, leader in the Organization of River Cruises in and in Europe, to you has a amazing week in Italy. Seven days of emotion, six night on board of a luxury all-inclusive hotel barge! La Bella Vita is a stylish 20-passengers vessel that has been totally refurbished in 2010 to high standards to offer comfortable, fully air-conditioned accommodation. The Vessel has 2 upper-deck suites and 8 staterooms, a bright and spacious dining room and a bar area with books, games and a piano. A huge sun deck above with comfortable sun loungers will offer you the perfect view of the beautiful landscapes during the trip and the possibility to immerse yourself both in the nature and in the culture of this extraordinary experience.

Day 1 VENICE Guests are met at the designated pick up point in Venice on Sunday at 1.30pm and transferred to La Bella Vita. A Prosecco welcome gives you a chance to meet the crew, followed by a late afternoon cruise along the Giudecca Canal were we admire some of the most famous monuments of Venice. Visit of the Doge’s Palace and inner aboard, followed perhaps by an evening stroll to the magnificent St Mark’s square. We moor overnight in the Riva Sette Martiri by the Naval Museum. Day 2 VENICE TO LIDO/PELLESTRINA. Guided walking tour in Castello District, experiencing the unique atmosphere of this magical city and perhaps discovering some hidden parts of it. Visit of the Palladian Church of St. Peter and of the Navy Museum. After lunch, relax aboard or wander. In the late afternoon we cruise along the Lido to Pellestrina, for a special walk or bike tour at sunset. Dinner and overnight aboard. Day 3 PELLESTRINA TO . Morning chance to stroll or cycle along the 18th century Istrian sea wall of Pellestrina looking out over the mighty Adriatic or back to the Venetian lagoon. We cruise to the very ancient city of Chioggia for a visit to the city centre admiring the Cathedral, Piazzetta Vigo and to the colourful fresh fish market. Transfer to Porto Levante before cruising on the River Po Passing through a nature reserve with flocks of flamingos and other wildlife, we travel upriver to Taglio di Po for dinner ashore hosted by the owners at the beautiful 17thC Villa Ca’ Zen, a private stately home by the river where Lord Byron courted the Countes Giuccioli and wrote some of his best poetry. Overnight on board. Day 4 TAGLIO DI PO TO BOSARO. Morning cruise leaving the Po River and entering the Canal Bianco to for a walk to the city centre and the free visit of the Archaeological Museum. After lunch, we visit the magnificent Renaissance gardens and wine cellars of 17thC Villa Widmann-Borletti for a private tasting of their renowned estate grown vintages. This winery has been supplying Venetian society for centuries. Return to the barge, navigation to Bosaro and … are you ready for a surprise on board? Day 5 BOSARO TO GOVERNOLO. Morning excursion with guided tour of the Renaissance city of Ferrara, including a view of the 14thC Estense Castle with its moat, drawbridges, marble balconies and the visit of Schifanoia Palace with its fabulous 15thC frescoes. We also see the cathedral façade with its sculpted images described as an illustrated Bible. Return to the barge for an afternoon canal cruise past villages and farmsteads from Zelo to Governolo for dinner and overnight aboard. Day 6 TREVENZUOLO TO MANTUA. Our final cruise takes us to Mantua with its captivating lakeside setting and visit to the 14th century Ducal Palace housing some 15 gardens and courtyards, a museum, basilica, theatre and some 500 rooms. Lunch on board and free evening in the city of the Gonzaga’s Family. Captain’s Farewell Dinner aboard. Day 7 MANTUA TO VENICE. After breakfast passengers disembark for the transfer to Venice

Departures and cost per person in AUD$ Departure for 2016 Stateroom Suite Single Supplement* March 27 $5,000 $6,080 $1,900 April 3, 10, 17 $5,000 $6,080 $1,900 April 24 $5,580 $6,750 $2,160 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 $5,580 $6,750 $2,160 June 5, 12, 19, 26 $5,580 $6,750 $2,160 July 3, 10, 17 $5,580 $6,750 $2,160 July 24, 31 $5,000 $6,080 $1,900 August 7, 14, 21 $5,000 $6,080 $1,900 August 28 $5,580 $6,750 $2,160 September 04, 11, 18, 25 $5,580 $6,750 $2,160 October 2, 9 $5,580 $6,750 $2,160 October 16, 23, 30 $5,000 $6,080 $1,900 SPECIAL: La Bella Vita is offering a special Opera Cruise on June 25 July & 20 August, 2016. Each cruise which will include watching an opera in the Roman amphitheatre of Athena di Verona and other opera-themed excursions. Additional l cost A$1300 per person ( ask us for the complete itinerary )

Cruise Highlights: • Tour of historic Venice, including hidden gardens, The Naval Museum and the Pavilion of Gondolas • Cruise on the Canal of the Orphans past picturesque lagoon islands • Tour of Chioggia with its Roman, Etruscan and Byzantine history. Wonder at works of art by Carpaccio, Tintoretto, Tiepolo and Bassano • Visit Chioggia’s colourful fish market with your chef • Tour of ancient Adria, including the archaeological museum, 6thC basilica, opera house and cathedral • Private visit to the wine cellars of Villa Widmann-Borletti, renowned for its Friularo vintages since the 17thC • Tour of the 14thC Schifanoia Palace in Ferrara • Visit to the Ducal Palace in Mantua, with its 15 gardens, 500 rooms and 12,000 paintings and sculptures

Regional Specialities: Spaghetti alla corbanara, Parmigiana, Sarde in Saor, Risotto Tastasale e Radicchio, Gnocchi al Ragù, Pesce alla Veneziana, Wine Cellar: Barolo, Soave Classico, Bardolino, Prosecco, Ribolla giallo, Nero d’Avola Cheese Board: Gorgonzola, Mozzarella di Bufala, Pecorino, Taleggio, Provolone, Grana Padano

Cost inclusive of: Transfer to the barge from the meeting point in Venice, 6 night cruise, all meals on board catered for by the on board Master Chef, open bar 24/7 with a large range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, all wines served throughout the cruise, excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, use of barge facilities, which includes bicycles, and transfer back to the drop off point in Venice. * Note that Single supplement is referred to the stateroom cabin.

Sheep Information : 140 Feet Long; 3 Decks; 20 Passengers; 7 Crew; 8 Staterooms; 2 Suites; Air Conditioned; Centrally Heated; Rooftop Sundeck; 10 Touring Bikes; Air Conditioned Minibus

Payment: Deposit A$500 per person within 7 days of confirmation and balance 60 days before leaving from Australia