PACKAGE DURATION: 2 days / 1 night
DEPARTURE: Mantua
RECOMMENDED PERIOD: All year round
LANGUAGE: ITALIAN, ENGLISH AND FRENCH
A trip to the city of the Gonzagas to visit squares and monuments, but also to taste the typical Mantuan cuisine
Detailed travel program:Day 1: HISTORICAL CENTER OF MANTUA AND PALAZZO TE
Arrival in Mantua and meeting with the guide. Guided tour of the city surrounded by lakes and a Unesco World Heritage Site: we start from the beautiful historic center, a national jewel, ideal for taking a step back in time. Then we move to Piazza Sordello with the Duomo, walk along Corso Umberto to admire Palazzo della Ragione, Piazza Erbe, the Rotonda di San Lorenzo, the splendid Basilica of Sant’Andrea, walking among shop windows, squares and arcades. Lunch in a restaurant in the center with typical cuisine. In the afternoon continuation of the visit to Palazzo Te, the luxury residence commissioned by Federico II Gonzaga for free time and entertainment. The frescoed rooms are countless and amazing. At the end of the visit, return to the historic center efree time for shopping. Dinner overnight at the hotel.Historical residence 4 *
Day 2: NAVIGATION, DUCAL PALACE AND END OF SERVICES
Breakfast. Walk to the shores of Lago di Mezzo and board the motor ship. Beginning of the slow navigation of the lakes and the Mincio Park, an area protected by the WWF. And thisthe most scenic setting in Mantua! The city is rediscovered from the water, with a fascinating view of the castle of San Giorgio that seems to greet us, and behind the historic center with its domes and towers. In addition, nature offers a wonderful spectacle: floating expanses of Lotus flower, Nelembium and water chestnuts, with the rise of herons, night herons, swans, kingfishers. Typical Mantuan lunch served on board during navigation. Disembarkation on Lago di Mezzo in the firstafternoon. Then visit to Palazzo Ducale, the main residence of the Gonzaga, Lords and then Dukes of Mantua. Numerous rooms from different eras show us a rich artistic treasure of decorations and frescoes, among which the fascinating Camera degli Sposi by the painter Andrea Mantegna stands out. End of services.
PRICE PER PERSON € 500 Minimum 10 participants
All group travel is carried out in compliance with current covid-19 regulations. The same could undergo variations on the basis of the new ministerial decrees
THE JOURNEY INCLUDESMEALS
Menus treated in detail for both lunches and dinners.½ mineral and ¼ of wine at the table always available
TRANSPORT
Comfortable Mini Bus
INSURANCE
The policy protects you in the event of accident, illness or theft of your baggage
GUIDED TOURS AND RADIOGUIDING
We will be followed by expert local guides using radio guides for all visits, allowing a better understanding of the excursion and the right social distancing
ENTRANCES INCLUDED
Palazzo TeDucal Palace
ITINERARIES
Our itineraries are just some of the possibilities for visiting the city offers. You can customize your itinerary for groups, single visitors, families, companies in the languages you want, according to your interests and the time you have available.
SPECIAL EXPERIENCE:
Visit and tasting of a local farm specialized in the production of "Mostarda" 35 €