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.
Spend six nights aboard the boutique river ship La Bella Vita, exploring Italy’s canals, islands and villages. Discover many public and private gardens, including the Padua Botanic Garden and the gardens of Villa Gamberaia. Bask in a three-night stay in the idyllic hillside region of Tuscany, residing in an enchanting villa.
Be escorted by an expert Botanical Guide, who will offer insightful talks on various topics and be available for informal discussions, enriching your travel experience.
| Cruises: | Days | Stateroom | Stateroom Single | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 26 *New* | Botanica-La Bella Vita - Venice to Florence Click here for more details | 10 | Standard $19995 Your Price $13997 | Standard $26595 Your Price $18617 |
| Itinerary: | Venice, Embark La Bella Vita & Cruise the Venice Canals, Sant Erasmo Island & Canal of the Orphans, Padua Botanic Gardens, Po Delta & Villa Ca'Zen, Adria, Bagnoli Estate & Villa Widmann Borletti, Giardino di Valsanzibio, Ducal Palace of Mantua & Parco Giardino Sigurta, Disembark La Bella Vita, Bologna Sightseeing & Tuscany, Villa Gamberaia, Giardino Torrigiani & Boboli Gardens, Lucca, Villa Torrigiani & Villa Reale di Marlia, Florence. | |||
Inclusions
- See below for an overview of your tour’s inclusions and featured sightseeing.
- 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 23 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
Eligibility: TIC members in Travel Industry.
Conditions: Cancellation, amendment fees will apply – Check with us for details.
Prices are an indication only, subject to availability, eligibility and change without notice.
A non refundable booking fee of $100 per person applies.
Singles are an additional Supplement
