Showing posts with label Italian river cruises. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Italian river cruises. Show all posts

Saturday, 4 May 2013

Sample Le Bella Vita With European Waterways

The variety of charming waterways between Venice and Mantua promises a unique and magical cruising experience and the itinerary aboard European Waterways La Bella Vita includes fascinating excursions that offer a real insight into the many cultures - Roman, Etruscan, Istrian, Byzantine and, of course, Renaissance - that have influenced the arts, architecture and history of the region over many centuries. 

This specially-priced voyage departing on June 2 also gives the opportunity to enjoy the diverse landscapes and nature en route, from picturesque lagoon islands with their colourful houses, to wild beach dunes and pine woods with a variety of birdlife; from the charming Venetian port of Chioggia via the River Po and Bianco Canal to the captivating lakeside setting of elegant Mantua.

La Bella Vita is a stylish 20-passenger vessel that has been refitted to high standards to offer comfortable, fully air-conditioned accommodation. She has two upper deck junior suites and eight lower deck staterooms, all offering en suite facilities, and a bright, spacious dining room and bar area where delicious Italian specialities are served. Louvred doors open to the side decks to give a perfect viewing platform, whilst above is a huge sun deck.
The reduced price of £1,890 per person includes:
  • 6 nights accommodation aboard in an air-conditioned, en-suite cabin.
  • The services of an experienced Captain/Host, Chef, Housekeeper(s) and Driver/Tour Guide.
  • All gourmet meals, fine wines and an all-day open bar.
  • Daily excursions by chauffeured minibus to chateaux, vineyards, markets, etc.
  • Return transfers to and from local meeting/drop off point.

For more info, see www.gobarging.com and, for more luxury river-cruise ideas, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's leading specialist cruise agents.

Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Jazz & Opera With CroisiEurope

Themed cruising continues to be a popular choice for cruise lines (and their passengers), and it is now increasingly the case with river-cruise operators, too. Check out these latest ideas from CroisiEurope that have just dropped in our Inbox.

Jazz cruise along the Seine, October 19
During this voyage on the 78-cabin MS France, guests will be entertained by the Rive Droite-Rive Gauche Swing Band and the exceptional voices of Candice Parise and Liza Michael as they perform tributes to Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet. Starting in Paris, the cruise will meander along the Seine through Les Andelys, Rouen, Honfleur, Caudebec-en-Caux and Vernon before arriving back into Paris. Onboard, the 78 outward facing cabins all feature panoramic windows and private bathrooms while public areas include a spacious lounge and dining room. Cruise only prices start from €610 per person (approximately £519), including accommodation in an outside cabin with all meals, drinks with meals, entertainment and port taxes.

Verdi Opera Cruise from Venice, July 26
To coincide with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Verdi, CroisiEurope is introducing a six-day Opera voyage departing Venice on the 78-cabin MS Michelangelo. As the cruise takes in Di Po Taglio and Polesella, guests will be entertained onboard by the very talented Ophelie Gaillard (cello), Florian Laconi (tenor), Raquel Camarina (soprano) and Stephanie Degand (violin). They will also enjoy a fabulous trip to Verona to attend a performance of one of Verdi’s best known operas – AIDA. Cruise only prices start from €1,225 per person (approximately £1,040), including accommodation in an outside cabin with all meals, drinks with meals, entertainment, opera ticket, transfer to Verona and port taxes.

For more on river-cruising, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury cruising specialists.