On June 2nd, Italy's National Day, the Great River offers one of its most evocative spectacles: a sunset seen from the water. The motorboat Le Due Rive, moored at the jetty of the Ristorante Avamposto sul Grande Fiume in Portalbera, in the Province of Pavia, hosts a special evening of slow living, local flavours and the breathtaking beauty of the Po Valley river landscape. A sunset boat trip on the Po with an aperitivo: one hour of sailing, a sky shifting through colour, a glass in hand.

The Le Due Rive Motorboat and the Portalbera Jetty

The motorboat Le Due Rive is operated by Navigare Fiume Po, a company deeply rooted in the Pavia area that has been offering river cruises and events along the Po for years, combining nature, tradition and tranquillity. The boarding point is at the jetty of the Ristorante Avamposto sul Grande Fiume, in the hamlet of San Pietro in Portalbera (PV): a corner of Oltrepo Pavese facing directly onto the river, easily accessible from Pavia, Voghera and the surrounding villages of the plain.

Portalbera stands on the right bank of the Po, in the floodplain strip that lies between the Oltrepo Pavese and the Lomellina. The river here flows wide and unhurried, lined with poplar groves and riparian woodland that turn amber and rose at sunset: a natural setting of extraordinary photogenic quality, perfect for those who want to rediscover the river landscape of the Po Valley away from the noise of the city.

How the Evening Works: Drinks, Buffet and a River Cruise

The programme is simple and carefully put together. Boarding takes place at 7.15 pm directly from the Ristorante Avamposto jetty. Before stepping on board, each participant collects their drink at the Chiring River, the bar-kiosk attached to the venue: an aperitivo to enjoy while the engine warms up and the Po begins to flow beneath your feet.

Once on board the Le Due Rive, guests are welcomed by a generous buffet of cured meats, cheeses and other local treats: the typical produce of the Oltrepo Pavese and the Lombard gastronomic tradition, served as a fine antipasto with views of the river. The cruise lasts one hour — just the right amount of time to enjoy the sunset over the Po without rushing, watching the colours of the sky shift slowly as the motorboat makes its way along the river.

The ticket price is 22 euros per person, including the drink at the Chiring River and the on-board buffet. Places are limited: advance online booking is required, either through the official website or via WhatsApp message to +39 338 890 6161.

The Po at Sunset: A Landscape Best Seen from the River

The Po is the undisputed star of this experience. Italy's longest river crosses the Province of Pavia from west to east, dividing the territory into its three historic areas — the Pavese, the Lomellina and the Oltrepo Pavese — and collecting along its course the waters of both Alpine and Apennine tributaries before flowing on towards the Delta. Sailing it at sunset means watching it at the moment when low-raking light magnifies its breadth and its stillness, turning every reflection into an unrepeatable chromatic spectacle.

For visitors who know the Province of Pavia mainly through its art cities — Pavia with the Visconti Castle and the Certosa, Vigevano with its Renaissance Piazza Ducale — a boat trip offers a completely different perspective: that of the slow, deep rural and river landscape that shaped the culture and economy of the plain for centuries. A way of experiencing the territory that is sustainable, immersive and closely attuned to nature and history.

Why Choose This Po River Trip on June 2nd

June 2nd is Italy's National Day (Festa della Repubblica), a public holiday that many people spend looking for something out of the ordinary. A sunset cruise on the Po offers exactly that: a moment of genuine relaxation in a setting of great natural beauty, with the conviviality of an aperitivo and the quality of local produce. An original alternative to the classic day trip, ideal for couples, groups of friends and anyone who wants to celebrate in a different way.

The format is accessible and well thought out: a modest price, a contained duration, no physical demands, everything included. Simply arrive at the Portalbera jetty a few minutes before 7.15 pm, collect your drink at the Chiring River, and let yourself be carried by the current — that of the Po, and that of an evening you are unlikely to forget.

Practical Information

Date and Time

2 June 2026 — Boarding at 7.15 pm | Duration: one hour

Boarding Point

Jetty of the Ristorante Avamposto sul Grande Fiume — Locality San Pietro, Portalbera (PV)

Price

€22 per person (drink at the Chiring River + on-board buffet of cured meats and cheeses)

Booking

Required online at www.navigarefiumepo.it or via WhatsApp at +39 338 890 6161

Organiser

Navigare Fiume Po — river cruises and events on the Po (nature, tradition, tranquillity)

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