6 nights · Italy · River cruise · Departs Mantua (Italy) · Visiting Ostiglia, Rovigo, Porto Levante, Chioggia, Venice, Venice Islands · Aboard CroisiEurope on the ms Michelangelo
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This river cruise sails the Po, departing Mantua.
| Cruise line | CroisiEurope |
|---|---|
| Ship | ms Michelangelo |
| Duration | 6 nights |
| Port calls | 7 |
| Departures | 10 sailings |
| From fare | $1,553 per person |
| Year built | 2000 |
| Guests | 158 |
| Cabins | 78 |
| Crew | 20 |
| Length | 110 m |
| Beam | 11 m |
| Cruising speed | 9.0 kn |
Mantua is a Renaissance city in Lombardy, enclosed on three sides by lakes formed from the River Mincio. Explore the Ducal Palace and Mantegna’s Camera degli Sposi, a masterpiece of painted illusion. Then walk to Palazzo Te, Giulio Romano’s bold villa, and the lively Piazza delle Erbe. At the table, try pumpkin-filled tortelli, Mantua’s signature dish.
Ostiglia sits on the Po in eastern Lombardy, where river life still shapes the town’s quiet pace. Its Roman name, Hostilia, hints at a past that reaches back more than two millennia. Walk the compact centre to see the Torre dell’Orologio and the church of Santa Maria in Castello. Then follow the riverbank, where broad water and open skies offer a different view of northern Italy. Mantua and Verona are within reach for a longer excursion.
Rovigo sits in the Veneto’s quiet Polesine, between the rivers Adige and Po, beyond the region’s usual tourist circuit. Step inside La Rotonda, the city’s celebrated octagonal sanctuary, then visit Palazzo Roverella for its art exhibitions. Rovigo rewards a slower visit: its piazzas, historic streets and museums reveal a measured, local side of Veneto life. Come for architecture and regional character, not a checklist of headline sights.
Porto Levante lies among the channels and lagoons of the Po Delta, on Italy’s Adriatic coast. Small and working rather than polished, this Veneto port offers a quieter counterpoint to Venice’s crowds. Take a boat into the delta’s waterways, where herons, flamingos and other waterbirds thrive. Back ashore, seek out local seafood, including eel and shellfish. Come for open horizons, unhurried excursions and a close look at one of Italy’s most distinctive wetlands.
Chioggia gives you the Venetian lagoon without Venice’s crowds. Set between the Adriatic and the southern lagoon, this working fishing town rewards a closer look. Walk Corso del Popolo, cross canals on small bridges, and visit the lively fish market near the harbor. Then pause for the fresh catch before choosing between the old town and Sottomarina’s long beach.
Arrive in Venice by water, where the lagoon’s canals replace ordinary streets. St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace anchor the celebrated Piazza San Marco. Take a vaporetto along the Grand Canal, then explore a quieter neighborhood on foot. Confirm your ship’s terminal and transfer arrangements before setting out; cruise access varies. Near Rialto, the market and bridge offer a lively glimpse of the city’s trade. Give yourself time to leave the main routes and follow smaller canals.
Published August 28, 2026
Last updated October 11, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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