Included

• 7 overnights
• Full board (breakfast, dinner and a self-made packed lunch)
• Coffee and tea and other hot drinks on board
• Sheets and towels
• Courtesy kit
• Daily short cleaning and mid-week cabin cleaning service and towel change
• Bike helmet
• Travel Guide, Maps, Roadbook
• English speaking tour leader within an international group
• Second tour leader with a minimum of 25 people
• Guided visit in Venice and Mantua
• Visit of a cheese factory with tasting of typical Grana Padano
• Visit of Carousel and Street Entertainment Museum
• Harbour charges
• Bus transfer Ferrara-Adria

Not included

• Beverages on board
• Museums, fees and extras in general
• Ticket for public transportation in Venice and lagoon (we suggest the ACTV 72h-ticket, 40 €)
• Tips
• Everything not included in the section “Included in the price”

AVE MARIA

Modern and highly appointed river barge, launched in 2011.

The barge Ave Maria is equipped with:

4 Superior Double cabins (three of these can accommodate up to 4 persons adding 2 bunk beds) above deck, approx. 11 m2;
10 Standard Double cabins (three of these can accommodate up to 3 persons adding 1 bunk bed) below deck, approx. 11 m2;
3 bunk bed cabins (also available as Single cabins) below deck, approx. 7.5 m2.

All cabins enjoy sizeable windows (the ones in the Superior cabins can also be opened), comfortable low beds, en-suite facilities, air conditioning ans safety box. Bed/bunk size is 2.00 x 0.80 m. Most of the double beds can be separated into two single beds.

The air-conditioned living area measures 11 x 7.5 m and is divided into two parts:
the Restaurant (up to 33 seats) and the Lounge (up to 28 seats).

Extra features:

2 sundecks
Free hot drinks machine (including Italian ground coffee)
Free wi-fi in the common areas
Large 55” screen in the lounge for video
Dedicated bike storage (for approx. 40 hanging bikes)
Hair-dryers (limited number) available on request
Complimentary courtesy kit: soap, shower gel, shampoo, shower cap

At the moment of booking, you can choose from the following bikes: 

• Unisex Citybike
• E-bike 

Features:

• aluminium frame
• mudguard
• rear rack
• comfort gel saddle
• anti-puncture Schwalbe tyres
• ergonomic bicycle grips
• Speed Lifter system

You can also rent children’s bikes and devices: 

• Child seat: it is suitable for a maximum payload of 22 kg (0-4 yrs).
• Child trailer: with one seat and suitable for children who cannot ride a bike (0-4 yrs). The child trailer is designed for a maximum payload of 30 kg. More info on www.croozer.com.
• Follow-me tandem: a clever latch system enables the child's bike to lock firmly onto the tail of the adult bike as and when necessary (4-7 yrs). Adjustable only for the kids bike wheels size 20". The maximum weight of the child can be 27 kg. More info on www.followmetandem.co.uk
• Child bikes: bike frames with 20” and 24” wheels

Please note that child seats, child trailers and follow-me tandems can only be mounted on unisex City bikes 27-gear Shimano Deore.

Accessories

All rented adult bikes are equipped with:

• 1 cycle computer  
• 1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag
• 1 water bottle (0.75 l)
• 1 combination bike lock
• 1 helmet suitable for head circumferences from 54 to 61

Only for self-guided:

• 1 front bar bag or 1 map holder
• 1 repair kit per cabin: 1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers

All our helmets have a certification mark according to the DIN EN 1078 (CE) European norm.