Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
itineraries around the lakes, along the Po river and in the Parco del Mincio
Tours
Boat Tours
One- to two-hour tours on Lake Superiore are offered by two competitor companies
between April and October:
Navi Andes
( 0376 32 45 06;
www.naviandes.com
; Lago di Mezzo
barkation point
for Motonavi Andes tours is near Parco della Scienza. They skirt lotus
flowers, reed beds and heron roosts, and provide great city views.
Both companies also offer longer trips to
San Benedetto Po
(one way/return Mon-Sat €13.50/
19, Sun €15.50/20; 2½ hours one way)
through the Mincio park. The trip leaves Mantua from
the jetty on Lungolago dei Gonzaga.
BOAT TOUR
Visit Mantua
( 347 402 20 20;
www.visitmantua.blogspot.co.uk
)
Get the insider view of Renaissance dukes
and duchesses with Lorenzo Bonoldi's fascinating conversational tours of Mantua's high-
light palaces.
WALKING TOUR
AVEMARIA BIKE & BOAT
Peak out of your porthole at cormorants sunning themselves on branches as you glide from Mantua
down the Mincio and Po rivers to Ferrara or Venice.
Avemaria
( 0444 32 36 39;
www.avemariaboat.com
;
Contrà Manin, Vicenza; per person weekend €160-250, week €955;
)
is a barging hotel offering 4-day or week-long cultural itineraries exploring the peaceful nooks
and crannies of the delta. Onboard, 40 unisex bikes (child seats available on request) make for easy
hop-on, hop-off explorations while the rooftop sundeck provides a superlative terrace for cocktails and
romantic dining.
Festivals & Events
Mantova Jazz
MUSIC
