2025
Rad und Schiff in Italien Von Mantua nach Venedig

Bike and boat in Italy: From Mantua to Venice

Highlights of the Italian Renaissance

Mantua - Zelo - Adriatic Sea - Venice

  • Museum of the Carousel and the National Theatre, picturesque fishermen's houses, Pellestrina Island
  • Full board included!
  • Daily routes ●●○○○○, altitude profile ●○○○○
  • Guided tour
  • Bike & boat: MS Vita Pugna & MS Ave Maria

Days
8

Ø km per day
40

The fertile, flat landscape along the Po Valley is a true paradise for a vacation by bike and boat in Italy. Unique natural landscapes await you along the cycle paths between Mantua and Venice. Not only La Serenissima Venice, but also the other cities were centers of art, culture and architecture centuries ago. Mantua is a real gem. Good food, tasty wine and impressive buildings from the Renaissance period also await you in Bergantino and Chioggia, the little Venice. Venice itself is the epitome of many dreams. And what better way to enter the city of canals and bridges than by boat?

The starting point alternates between Mantua and Venice. Available dates are displayed in the booking form.

Itinerary

  • Booking codes
    MS Vita Pugna
    Mantua - Venice: IT-S-MV7vpg
    Venice - Mantua: IT-S-VM7vpg
    MS Ave Maria
    Mantua - Venice: IT-S-MV7avg
    Venice - Mantua: IT-S-VM7avg
  • Arrival days Mantua - Venice
    MS Vita Pugna: 12.04. / 26.04. / 10.05. / 24.05. / 07.06. / 21.06. / 05.07. / 19.07. / 02.08. / 16.08. / 30.08. / 13.09. / 27.09. / 11.10.

    MS Ave Maria: 05.04. / 19.04. / 03.05. / 17.05. / 31.05. / 14.06. / 28.06. / 12.07. / 26.07. / 09.08. / 23.08. / 06.09. / 20.09. / 04.10. / 18.10.
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Travel documents Languages
    German, English, Italian
    *Instructions on board and the bike tours are conducted in English.
  • Parking information
    Mantua:
    Public parking garages, e.g. Parking Pradella, within walking distance of the train station and city center, costs approx. 20 € per day, open all day.
    Venice:
    Public parking garages, costs approx. 60 € per week or parking outside the city center with free shuttle service, costs approx. 10 € per day.
  • Your own bikes
    Unfortunately, it is not possible to bring your own bikes and e-bikes on this trip due to the lack of space on deck.
  • Return journey to Mantua / Venice
    Your own train, connections every 1 to 2 hours, duration approx. 2.5 - 3 hours, 1 - 2x change.
  • Minimum number of participants
    Guaranteed departure with a minimum number of 12 participants
    Boat trips are subject to change due to weather, water level or technical conditions.
Bike and boat in Italy

MS Vita Pugna

MS Vita Pugna

MS Ave Maria

MS Ave Maria - Außenansicht

Day 1: Individual arrival in Mantua

Your journey by bike and boat in Italy begins in Mantua. Located in the south-eastern part of Lombardy, the city impresses with a number of outstanding buildings and a beautiful old town. Embarkation is possible from 17.00 hrs. A meeting with the tour guide is planned before dinner at around 6.30 pm. Spend your first evening of your vacation having fun on board or in the old town.

 

Mantua

Mantua

Day 2: Round trip Mantua, approx. 35 km

Today, on the second day of your trip by bike and boat in Italy, you have plenty of time to get to know Mantua. Take part in a guided tour of the city, which will take you to the most beautiful corners and introduce you to the history of the city. Historic buildings such as the Palazzo Ducale and the richly decorated cathedral will catch your eye. If you are drawn beyond the city limits, the surrounding area of Mantua with its flat paths is ideal for a detour by bike.

©Manuta Dom

Day 3: Mantua - Governolo (boat), Governolo - Zelo, approx. 50 km

The first stop on the boat is Governolo. This is where the River Mincio flows into the Po. You follow this not far from the banks via the village of Ostiglia to Bergantino. There you can sample a variety of regional cheeses in a cheese dairy and visit the Museo della Giostra e dello Spettacolo Popolare, which is dedicated to the history of the fair. You will reach Zelo along the Canal Bianco. Your ship will anchor here overnight

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Cheese storage

Day 4: Zelo - Ferrara, approx. 50 km, Ferrara - Adriatic Sea (bus transfer)

Today's stage of your journey by bike and boat in Italy takes you to Ferrara. The many cycle paths and the enthusiasm of the locals for cycling have earned the city the name City of Bicycles. Ferrara's historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and presents itself in the style of the 14th century. A bus transfer takes you to Adria. The small town gave its name to the Adriatic Sea, short for Adria

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Ferrara

Day 5: Adriatic Sea - Porto Viro (boat), Porto Viro - Chioggia, approx. 40 km, Chioggia - Pellestrina Island (boat)

Pure nature is on the agenda today. Your boat will first take you to Porto Viro. Here you can already smell the salty air of the nearby sea! Cycle through the labyrinth of the Po Delta, an untouched paradise between lagoons and waters. Flamingos and herons feel at home here. In Chioggia you reach the southern end of the Venice lagoon. A short crossing takes you to the island of Pellestrina.

Day 6: Island of Pellestrina - Lido - Venice, approx. 25 km

The island of Pellestrina is only a few hundred meters wide and is famous for its mussel fishing. Cycling right by the water, you can enjoy the scent of the sea and the view of the beautiful lagoon. You cross over by boat to the Lido de Venezia, another narrow island. The tour continues to the island of Murano. There you will have the opportunity to take part in a demonstration of the centuries-old art of glassblowing. A final crossing takes you to the ship's pier - on the opposite side of St. Mark's Square in Venice.

Day 7: Stay in Venice

The day is all about La Serenissima, as Venice is often called. Take the opportunity to get to know the city on a guided walk off the beaten track. Discover the uniqueness of Venice with its squares, churches, bridges and winding alleyways - simply wonderful! You must see St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge in particular!

Day 8: Individual departure

After breakfast, your journey by bike and boat in Italy comes to an end. After disembarking, you will embark on your individual journey home.

Itinerary from Venice

Day 1: Individual arrival in Venice

Day 2: Stay in Venice

Day 3: Venice - Lido - Pellestrina Island, approx. 25 km

Day 4: Venice - Lido - Chioggia. Day: Venice - Lido - Pellestrina Island, approx. 25 km

Day 4: Pellestrina Island - Chioggia (boat), Chioggia - Porto Viro, approx. 40 km, Porto Viro - Adriatic Sea (boat)

Day 5: Adria - Ferrara, approx. 35 km, Ferrara - Zelo (bus transfer)

Day 6: Zelo - Governolo, approx. 50 km, Governolo - Mantua (boat)

Day 7: Tour of Mantua, approx. 35 km

Day 8: Individual departure

Arrival days: 

MS Vita Pugna
Venice - Mantua: 19.04. / 03.05. / 17.05. / 31.05. / 14.06. / 28.06. / 12.07. / 26.07. / 09.08. / 23.08. / 06.09. / 20.09. / 04.10. / 18.10. 


MS Ave Maria
Venice - Mantua: 12.04. / 26.04. / 10.05. / 24.05. / 07.06. / 21.06. / 05.07. / 19.07. / 02.08. / 16.08. / 30.08. / 13.09. / 27.09. / 11.10. / 25.10.

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Accommodation

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Your ships: MS Vita Pugna and MS Ave Maria

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Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and prices 2025

Arrival on Saturdays from 05.04.2025 to 25.10.2025Early booking discount: -30 €

Bookable dates are displayed in the booking form. The day of arrival determines the season time.

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MS Vita Pugna - Lower deck

Season A
05.04. - 12.04.

from1199 €
Season B
13.04. - 26.04.
22.06. - 16.08.
from1599 €
Season C
27.04. - 21.06.
12.10. - 25.10.
from1699 €
Season D
17.08. - 11.10.

from1799 €

MS Ave Maria - Lower deck

Season A
05.04. - 12.04.

from1359 €
Season B
19.04. - 26.04.
28.06. - 16.08.
from1949 €
Season C
03.05. - 21.06.
18.10. - 25.10.
from1999 €
Season D
23.08. - 11.10.

from2259 €

Prices are per Person in a double cabin.

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Services

  • 7 nights on board in double cabin with shower/WC
  • Full board (7 x breakfast buffet, 6 x packed lunch, 6 x dinner)
  • Welcome drink
  • Coffee and tea on board
  • Cabin cleaning, bed linen and towels provided
  • All port, bridge and lock fees
  • City tours in Mantua
  • Cheese dairy visit with cheese tasting
  • Admission to the Museum of the Carousel and the National Theatre
  • Visit to a historic glass-blowing workshop in Murano
  • Bus transfer Ferrara - Adriatic
  • Daily cycle tour briefing, guided bike tours,
  • Digital travel documents
  • Service hotline (7 days, 8 am - 8 pm)
  • 27-speed touring bike
  • Rental helmets (to be reserved in advance)
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Not included:

  • Drinks
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fees and excursions
  • Ferry trips and entrance to Venice
  • 1 x dinner in Venice

    Minimum number of participants to be reached 28 days before departure: 12 people.

    Changes to the itinerary due to weather, water levels or technical conditions are possible and reserved.

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Children's discount

On this cycle tour, bookings with children are only possible on request.

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Additional services

Additional bookable services

Surcharge main deck (MS Ave Maria only)

249€

Surcharge double cabin for single use

price on request

Special diet (gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan food)

65 €

All prices are per person

Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
0 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
159 €

Rental bike types

  • 27-speed unisex bike derailleur gears with freewheel
  • E-bike
Fittings

Luggage bag, bike lock, puncture repair kit, bike computer, handlebar bag or map holder, bike helmet (please specify when booking, head circumference 54-61)

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Unisex bicycles, 27 gear

included

Surcharge electric bike

159 €

All prices are per person

Your own bicycles : Unfortunately, it is not possible to bring your own bicycles and e-bikes on this trip due to the lack of space on deck.

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Route profile

  • Start / Finish
    Mantua / Venice
  • Length
    approx. 200 km
    Daily routes ●●○○○○
    between 25 and 50 km, Ø 40 km
    Altitude profile ●○○○○
  • Trail conditions
    All over flat terrain, mainly along rivers and canals and on asphalted cycle paths or roads with little traffic.
  • Tour operated by
    Local cooperation partner
  • Mobility advice
    The tour is only suitable for people with limited mobility to a limited extent.
    Just contact us regarding your individual needs.
Bike and boat in Italy

Days
8

Ø km per day
40