Venice, Burano + Mantua River Cruise

Easter in Italy

Raine + Jack’s Wedding

There’s no better time to get married in Venice than springtime, and with it being Easter weekend, the stunning Venetian setting will be even more magical.

The icing on the cake is that the happy couple, their families, and friends will not just celebrate the special event, but travel together for 7 days. 6 nights on their very own private river cruise ship.

The journey puts everyone in the very heart of Venice for 4 days/3 nights, gives you early access to colorful Burano, hosts early-riser coffee and croissants, late brunches, XXL lunches, and fine-dining dinners (both bride and groom asked for steaks as their wedding main), followed by relaxed (no-wave) cruising to another stunning place that rivals Florence in history and beauty, but without the crowds.

A one-of-a-kind celebration

Who you travel with matters. Raine + Jack’s wedding celebration is an exclusive, highly personalized experience for their families and friends. If you’ve received the ‘Save the Date’, you’re invited to come aboard (nautical pun intended).

The obvious highlight is the wedding ceremony in Venice on Easter Monday, March 29, 2027. The celebration vacation however starts already on Saturday, March 27, with embarkation, a welcome cocktail and dinner, followed Easter Sunday in Burano and the Venetian Lagoon. The following three days are spent cruising towards Mantua, a mini-Florence you’ve likely never heard of, but will fall in love with at first sight. Glorious palaces, stunning churches and cathedrals, spectacular sunrises and sunsets… you’re in for so many visual treats. Delicious food + drinks are already all-inclusive in the cost.

You’ll travel on the MS Michelangelo, your floating hotel where you unpack once, but the views change everyday; fine dining restaurant for brunch, lunch, and dinner; café; bar; lounge to lounge; to dance or simply chat, XXL sundeck to relax, and much more.

Raine + Jack are celebrating their wedding in one of the world’s most magical destinations: Italy.

You’re cordially invited to join their families and friends on this one-of-a-kind journey.

Here it from the couple: “Join us in Italy for a seven-day river cruise as we celebrate our wedding and the beginning of our marriage. We’ll travel together, taking in beautiful destinations, enjoying exceptional food and wine, and celebrating with those closest to us. We would be honored to have you join us for this special week. Having you with us in Italy to celebrate is more than enough. Your presence, time, and love are the only gifts we could ask for.”  Raine + Jack  

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Waitlist Registration IS OPEN. Packages show as “not available” initially, but that’s how you get on the waitlist. It takes a small village to make this cruise happen.

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Raine + Jack’s Italian Wedding Celebration

  • Friday, March 26, 2027

    Overnight Group Flights from CLT to VCE

    The Charlotte Air-Land Group flies with Lufthansa + Air Dolomiti 
    Family & Friends traveling with Raine + Jack from Charlotte on the so-called Air-Cruise package depart from CLT on Friday, March 26, 2027, and arrive in Venice VCE, Italy the next day. There’s a stopover in Munich. Cruise-Only travelers meet everyone in Venice on Saturday, March 27.

  • Saturday, March 27, 2027

    Venice, Italy: Group Flight Arrival, Embarkation, Welcome Events

    Benvenuti in Italia. Welcome to Italy and aboard the MS Michelangelo. All travelers embark at 5 pm, followed by a Welcome Cocktail and Diner once settled in.  The gentle rocking should make for sweet dreams.

  • Easter Sunday, March 28, 2027

    Mazzorbo, Burano and Optional Murano

    Today’s highlights after breakfast include a Venetian Lagoon Cruise, Exploring Burano, Easter Egg Hunt, more delicious food and drinks, and a one-of-a-kind rehearsal dinner for everyone.

  • Monday, March 29, 2027

    Raine + Jack's Wedding Ceremony in Venice

    You’ll take the roads and canals less traveled as you join this one-of-a-kind wedding ceremony in a historical Venice setting (it’s so special, we’ll keep it a secret until the day off). Afterwards, enjoy a stroll or order take a gondola/water taxi for the celebration gala dinner. Your floating hotel remains one more night in the heart of Venice for sunset, dancing and more.

  • Tuesday & Wednesday, March 30-31, 2027

    Scenic Cruise to Mantua

    It’s time to relax on the ship or explore stops along the way like Chioggia. Mantua’s the final destination for this scenic journey along the Canale Bianco/River Po.

  • Thursday, April 1

    Mantua at Leisure

    Known as the mini-Florence, Mantua is a Renaissance gem with too many churches, cathedrals and palaces to visit in only day which is why you’ll have 36+ hours in town. The MS Michelangelo is docked just minutes away from the historic city center. Make sure to work up an appetite as breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included daily — with an open bar.

  • Friday, April 2, 2027

    Disembarkation in Mantua - Return Flights for Air-Cruise Travelers from VCE

    Arrivederci, Amici. It’s time to bid farewell to the MS Michelangelo and either return to Charlotte if you’re Air-Cruise traveler or contiue your own j

Italy Travel Packages at a Glance

During the pre-registration process, all packages show as "not available", but by selecting the one that fits you, you'll be added to the waitlist for it. As soon we're close to 100, registration open and a $500 deposit is due. All payments are non-refundable, please make sure to get travel insurance with trip cancellation. Spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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  • "It's a dream come true for Raine and Jack to celebrate their wedding in Italy. I've been on two river cruises and don't want to travel any other way. Having to unpack only once and still get to see new places is magical. Oh the food..."

    Katie Meyer

  • "Having led tours for 23 years, there is no other company I will travel overseas with other than Inside Europe. In my experience, they provide a level of service that is unmatched in the industry, and they consistently go above and beyond to secure the best venues, best activities, and unique opportunities for students and their families. Sandra, Ted, and the team go out of their way to customize the special things the bigger companies usually neglect, and their experience in the travel industry provide a level of comfort for the directors, families, and students alike."

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