Explore the Canal Bianco on an Italian River Cruise
Those of us seeking our next hard-earned holiday may feel as though we have to choose between thrilling adventure, stimulating history, delicious food, beautiful weather and great company - it seems like it’s impossible to have it all. However, you may not have considered a river cruise through Italy, which is absolutely perfect for those wanting to balance culture with class, and leisure with luxury. Holidaymakers from all over the globe opt for an Italian canal cruise every year, and the route between Venice and Mantua has everything you need for a perfect break. One of the highlights of this trip is the magnificent Bianco Canal, spanning 147km in total, and boasting sights and experiences that will stay with you forever. History Previously known as the Tartaro-Canalbianco-Po di Levante (a bit of a mouthful!) the Bianco Canal is actually the name given to a collective stretch of water beginning as the Tartar river, with the man-made midsection forged in 1604 to link the Adriatic Se