11:15 AM – The Journey Begins:
Meeting point for participants at the “Navi Andes” B1 jetty.
11:30 AM – Set sail!
Boarding and start of the evocative cruise through the lakes of Mantua and the natural wonders of the Mincio Park, a WWF-protected area. Here the show is twofold: on the one hand, the wild and lush nature, and on the other, the city that reveals itself in a completely new light.
From the lake, Mantua shows itself in its full splendor: the Historic Old Town, the Royal Palace, the Castle, the towers, and the domes seem to float on the water, reflected with a breathtaking scenic effect.
Then, nature takes center stage: among floating expanses of lotus flowers and water chestnuts, the sudden flight of herons, night herons and kingfishers, a living mosaic of colors, scents and sounds that enchants every sense.
12:30 PM – Lunch on the boat with a panoramic view:
While the motorboat continues its course through calm waters and fairytale landscapes, a typical Mantuan lunch will be served, a true journey through the flavors of tradition:
Starter: Food tasting of Mantuan cold cuts accompanied by a soft polenta
First Course: Pumpkin and sausage lasagna, a must of local cuisine
Main course: Roast inspired by the Gonzaga table, with rosemary-scented baked potatoes
Dessert: The unmissable artisanal Sbrisolona and a fresh lemon sorbet
Drinks: ¼ liter of Lambrusco Mantovano wine and ½ liter of mineral water
2:30 PM – Return and City Discovery:
Disembark in Mantua and meet your guide for a walking tour that will take you to the authentic and picturesque heart of the city. A route through medieval streets, elegant squares, and majestic palaces, where every corner tells a story.
Together, we will admire:
Piazza Sordello, Piazza Broletto, Piazza Erbe, the Bonacolsi Palaces, the Torre della Gabbia, the Palazzo del Podestà, the Palazzo della Ragione, the Rotonda di San Lorenzo and the imposing Basilica of Sant'Andrea, an absolute masterpiece by Leon Battista Alberti.
