La Bella Vita hotel barge
Cruising between Venice and Mantua in the Venetian lagoon and on the Bianco Canal
Accommodating up to 20 passengers
La Bella Vita is rated 4 star
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- Tour of historic Venice, The Naval Museum and the Pavillon of Gondolas
- Cruise on the Canal of the Orphans past picturesque lagoon islands
- Tour of Chioggia with its Roman, Etuscan and Byzantine history
- Dinner ashore at the 17th century stately home Villa Ca'Zen
- Private visit to the wine cellars of Villa Widmann-Borletti
- Tour of the Schifanoia Palace in Ferrara
- Visit Mantua's Ducal Palace and gardens, or the Doge's Palace in Venice
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Specifications
Crew members : 10
Boat size
Length 114′10″ ft (35 metres)
Width 114′10″ ft (35 metres)
Number of bicycles : 10
Accommodation
Up to 20 guests
Junior suites : 2
Double cabins : 8
Also...
Central heating
Air-conditioning
Spa or pool
Wifi
Piano /PC with internet access
Air-conditioned coach
La Bella Vita photos and videos
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About the barge "La Bella Vita"
La Bella Vita is a stylish twenty-passenger vessel completely refitted in 2010 to high standards to offer comfortable, fully air-conditioned accommodation.
She has two upper-deck suites and eight lower-deck staterooms, all offering enquite facilities, and a bright, spacious dining room and bar area where delicious Italian specialities will be served.
Louvred doors open to the side decks to give a perfect viewing platform, whilst above is a huge sundeck with comfortable loungers from which to enjoy the wonders of the region.
For those wishing to be slightly more active, 10 touring bikes are available.
New for 2019: A fabulous spa pool from which to enjoy the Venetian views!
La Bella Vita is the perfect vessel from which to immerse yourself in Italian Renaissance culture as you cruise the Venetian lagoon and the calm waters of the Po Valley en route to the elegant city of Mantua.
Plan of La Bella Vita
La Bella Vita cruise routes & itineraries
Cruise along the Venetian lagoon and the Po Valley
Venice
Sunday
Guests are met at the Hotel Laguna Palace in Mestre, or Piazzale Roma in Venice on Sunday afternoon and transferred by air-conditioned coach to La Bella Vita for a Prosecco welcome.
A late afternoon cruise takes us along the Giudecca Canal past some of Venice's most famous monuments before we enjoy the first excursion, a guided visit of the Doge's Palace.
Dinner aboard.
Sunday
Guests are met at the Hotel Laguna Palace in Mestre, or Piazzale Roma in Venice on Sunday afternoon and transferred by air-conditioned coach to La Bella Vita for a Prosecco welcome.
A late afternoon cruise takes us along the Giudecca Canal past some of Venice's most famous monuments before we enjoy the first excursion, a guided visit of the Doge's Palace.
Dinner aboard.
Venice to San Pietro in Volta
Monday
This morning we begin the day with a guided walking tour of the Castello district, discovering some hidden history along the way.
Late afternoon cruise to Pellestrina separating the Venetian Lagoon from the Adriatic Sea, along the Canal of Orphans passing lagoon islands with their brightly coloured houses, painted fishing boats and tiny churches.
Enjoy a pre-dinner stroll along the 18th century Istrian sea wall.
Dinner aboard.
Monday
This morning we begin the day with a guided walking tour of the Castello district, discovering some hidden history along the way.
Late afternoon cruise to Pellestrina separating the Venetian Lagoon from the Adriatic Sea, along the Canal of Orphans passing lagoon islands with their brightly coloured houses, painted fishing boats and tiny churches.
Enjoy a pre-dinner stroll along the 18th century Istrian sea wall.
Dinner aboard.
San Pietro in Volta to Taglio di Po
Tuesday
After breakfast we cruise to Chioggia to visit the 18th century Church of San Domenico set on it's own island, and then enjoy a short tour of Chioggia's pretty canals in one of the locally made traditional boats, in quite a contrast to La Belle Vita!
Tuesday
After breakfast we cruise to Chioggia to visit the 18th century Church of San Domenico set on it's own island, and then enjoy a short tour of Chioggia's pretty canals in one of the locally made traditional boats, in quite a contrast to La Belle Vita!
After lunch, we continue our cruise upriver to Taglio di Po. This evening is quite a treat as we dine ashore with the owners of the beautiful 17th century Villa Ca'Zen.
Taglio di Po to Zelo
Wednesday
A change of waterway this morning as we join the Bianco Canal and cruise toward Adria where we'll stop to visit the Archeological museum in this Etruscan town.
Lunch will be served on board before our afternoon drive takes us to the Bagnoli Estate for a private wine tasting in the 17th century cellars and a tour of the beautiful Renaissance gardens.
Dinner on board.
Wednesday
A change of waterway this morning as we join the Bianco Canal and cruise toward Adria where we'll stop to visit the Archeological museum in this Etruscan town.
Lunch will be served on board before our afternoon drive takes us to the Bagnoli Estate for a private wine tasting in the 17th century cellars and a tour of the beautiful Renaissance gardens.
Dinner on board.
Zelo to Governolo
Thursday
Our historical education continues this morning in our tour of the Renaissance city of Ferrera, where we can see the exterior of the Estense Castle and visit the Schifanoia Palace.
We rejoin La Belle Vita in Trevenzuolo for our afternoon cruise passing through villages and farmsteads to our evening mooring at Governolo.
Dinner aboard.
Thursday
Our historical education continues this morning in our tour of the Renaissance city of Ferrera, where we can see the exterior of the Estense Castle and visit the Schifanoia Palace.
We rejoin La Belle Vita in Trevenzuolo for our afternoon cruise passing through villages and farmsteads to our evening mooring at Governolo.
Dinner aboard.
Governolo to Mantua
Friday
What better way to finish our Italian Renaissance adventure than cruising to Mantua... intricate frescoes, the Gallery of Mirrors and 12,000 paintings and sculptures await discover. There will be much to talk about this evening at the Captain's Farewell Dinner.
Friday
What better way to finish our Italian Renaissance adventure than cruising to Mantua... intricate frescoes, the Gallery of Mirrors and 12,000 paintings and sculptures await discover. There will be much to talk about this evening at the Captain's Farewell Dinner.
Mantua
Saturday
After breakfast, our guests are transferred by private minibus to the Hotel Laguna Palace in Mestre, or Piazzale Roma in Venice.
Saturday
After breakfast, our guests are transferred by private minibus to the Hotel Laguna Palace in Mestre, or Piazzale Roma in Venice.
Cruise rates
Venice to Mantua dates and rates
| Accommodation | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 20 | 82900 | 74400 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 18 | 80300 | 72200 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 16 | 77700 | 70000 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 14 | 75100 | 67800 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 12 | 72500 | 65600 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 10 | 69900 | 63400 | |||
| Stateroom per person, based on double occupancy | 4450 | 3990 | |||
| Junior suite per person, based on double occupancy | 5290 | 4790 | |||
| Single supplement | 1750 | 1500 | |||
| Accommodation 2020 USA/CANADA | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 20 | 85000 USD | 75500 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 18 | 82400 USD | 73300 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 16 | 79800 USD | 71100 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 14 | 77200 USD | 64500 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 12 | 74600 USD | 66700 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 10 | 72000 USD | 64500 USD | |||
| Junior suite per person, based on double occupancy | 5450 USD | 4890 USD | |||
| Stateroom per person, based on double occupancy | 4550 USD | 4050 USD | |||
| Single supplement | 1800 USD | 1550 USD | |||
| Accommodation 2020 UNITED KINGDOM | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 20 | £60000 | £53500 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 18 | £58200 | £51900 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 16 | £56400 | £50300 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 14 | £54600 | £48700 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 12 | £52800 | £47100 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 10 | £51000 | £45500 | |||
| Junior suite per person, based on double occupancy | £3890 | £3450 | |||
| Stateroom per person, based on double occupancy | £3250 | £2890 | |||
| Single supplement | £1250 | £1100 | |||
| Accommodation 2020 ALL OTHER COUNTRIES | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 20 | 73000€ | 65000€ | |||
| Whole boat charter for 18 | 70700€ | 63000€ | |||
| Whole boat charter for 16 | 68400€ | 61000€ | |||
| Whole boat charter for 14 | 66100€ | 59000€ | |||
| Whole boat charter for 12 | 63800€ | 57000€ | |||
| Whole boat charter for 10 | 61500€ | 55000€ | |||
| Stateroom per person, based on double occupancy | 3950€ | 3490€ | |||
| Junior suite per person, based on double occupancy | 4790€ | 4250€ | |||
| Single supplement | 1550€ | 1350€ |
Wine appreciation charter: 7750 USD / 8250€ / £6250 supplement
Golf charter: 600 USD / 625€ / £450 per person
Opera charter: June 24th to August 26th cruises includes one night stay in a 4 star hotel, one extra dinner and premimum seats to watch an opera in the Roman Amphitheater, the Arena di Verona: 1050 USD / 450€ / £470 supplement per person
Golf charter: 600 USD / 625€ / £450 per person
Opera charter: June 24th to August 26th cruises includes one night stay in a 4 star hotel, one extra dinner and premimum seats to watch an opera in the Roman Amphitheater, the Arena di Verona: 1050 USD / 450€ / £470 supplement per person
| Value | March 29 to April 19 July 19 to August 23 October 11 to October 25 |
| Regular | April 26 to July 12 August 30 to October 4 |
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