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C A N A L S O F E U R O P E TOUR COST Based on per person, twin share – from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane flying with Emirates. Prices from other cities are available on request. Economy Class ....................................................................................................................................................... $24,150 Business Class ......................................................................................................................................................... $31,450 First Class (Not available on all services) ................................................................................................ $34,150 Cruise & Land Only (Join in Verona for dinner on Day 2 and depart on arrival to Paris on Day 17) ............... $21,480 Single Supplement (add to base tour cost) ........................................................................................ $13,970 Italian Renaissance Pre Tour Option Aboard La Bella Vita Per person, twin share .............................................................................................................................................$7,780 Single Supplement ....................................................................................................................................................$2,240 Supplements (add to base tour cost, per person, twin share) Junior Suite ................................................................................................................................................................... $1,290 BOSARO Wednesday 16 August The river runs into Canal Bianco and we are transported to the ancient town of Adria. The charms of Villa Widmann Borletti are numerous, and we have most covered with a stroll through the gardens and the 17th century villa, finished with a private tasting among the vines. Reboarding La Bella Vita, we cruise on to Bosaro. TREVENZUOLO Thursday 17 August Ferrara's Renaissance history unravels before us as we admire the 15th century frescoes of Palazzo Schifanoia before tracing the moat of the Castello Estense to observe the religious iconography of the city's cathedral. As the day fades, a rustic canal cruise past villages and farmsteads takes us to our night's moorings in Trevenzuolo. MANTUA Friday 18 August On our final day on the water, we're treated to a taste of Soave's famous floral whites produced with Garganega grapes. Our voyage comes to a close in the city where Romeo heard of Juliet's death, where Virgil found inspiration for his poems and where Donatello painted his finest masterpieces – Mantua. We lose ourselves in Ducal Palace, before dinner on board hosted by the Captain. MANTUA – VERONA DISEMBARK LA BELLA VITA Saturday 19 August Enlightened by the cradle of the Italian Renaissance, we depart Mantua today bound for fair Verona, the City of Love. MS JEANINE Explore France's prettiest waterways aboard the dainty MS Jeanine, part of the most modern barge fleet in Europe. With Missoni designed fabrics and superb French wine and cuisine onboard, you're sure to enjoy the high life as you unwind during the journey from Dijon to Besancon. For more information on the barge and suites please refer to page 77. BELMOND VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS Experience a world of timeless glamour aboard one of Belmond's finest trains, enjoying white gloved service over a night of fine dining that ends with cocktails in the Bar Car. We couldn't think of a better way to whisk you from Venice to Paris. For more information on the train and cabins please refer to page 76. It's all about the beautiful life aboard La Bella Vita 1800 650 738 | captainschoice.com.au 53