Venice Carnival - Program Details

Venice Carnival - Program Details

Below we have outlined the activities relating to the event over key dates for the Venice Carnival. Your itinerary can vary according the number of days you choose to spend in Venice during Carnival.

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Day 1 - February 16: Arrival

Arrive and check in to your Venice hotel. Take an optional guided walking tour or spend time on your own to explore the city, full of artistic heritage, architecture and Carnival mystery. A special appointment time will be given for your personal costume fitting. During this initial Carnival activity you can find your own character transformed as you move into the Carnival experience! After your fitting appointment, we extend an invitation to join us at one of the city's special cafes (Cicchetti bars) for a late afternoon/early evening welcome aperitif.

Day 2 - February 17: Essence of Carnival

A full day to experience the Essence of Carnival - Your day begins with an early afternoon cocktail and buffet lunch reception at Palazzetto Pisani-Ferri, which overlooks the Grand Canal. The buffet will feature a special Venetian lunch menu, accompanied by musical entertainment. Afterwards, you will depart by Gondola, taking you in style to the center of Carnival - Piazza San Marco. Upon arrival to the famed piazza you will join in the excitement for a traditional Parade of Costumes. Once there you may find your costume provides an instant celebrity status - as the visiting tourist 'paparazzi' and professional photographers will be eager to take pictures of you - Be ready to provide them your best profile! Later in the evening if you are up to the task, easily you can join one of the city's planned activities in San Marco, or as well attend an evening Costume/Dinner Dance party at Hotel Danieli (optional party; can be added to your package). Please ask us for more details and how to book.

Day 3 - February 18: Venice Dreams Gala Dinner Party

A morning to relax after the full day before. However, as the day progresses you may feel the need to stay in the Carnival mood. Certainly you will find other protagonists also participating in the magic of Carnival. Easily you can join them at one of the planned city's planned activities activities in San Marco, and then plan to attend our gala costume dinner party, Essence of Venice Dreams at Palazzo Nani Bernardo. It provides the experience of a special evening on the Grand Canal with elegant dining, dancing and entertainment (available as an optional program to include with your package).

Day 4 - February 19: Mascheranda

After morning breakfast, for some it will be time to check out and continue with your travels. For those continuing their stay in Venice, we suggest the gala costume ball - Mascheranda - to be held in the evening at the Grand Canal palazzo, Pisani Moretta (an optional party; can be added to your package). Please ask us for more details and how to book.

Day 5 - February 20:

After morning breakfast, likely is finally the time for check out and to continue with your travels. If you looking for other experiences in Italy, please let us suggest options we offer in nearby Verona; or if you need personal transfers to say Florence or Rome, we would be glad to provided such services.

What's Included Summary

• Essence Hotel Package February 16 - 19 Includes (Priced according to hotel selection):
•    4 days / 3 nights hotel w/ daily breakfast
•    Costume Rental One Day - w/ Private Fitting in Venice
•    Gala Lunch Reception at Palazzetto Pisani-Ferri on the Grand Canal
•    Musical Entertainment
•    Gondola Tour/Parade in Costume to Piazza San Marco
•    San Marco Costume Parade
•    On-site Support

• Essence of Venice Dreams Costume Dinner Party - February 18 Includes (for Euro 295 per person):
•    Gala Costume Dinner Party at Palazzo Nani Bernardo on the Grand Canal
•    Full Sit-Down Dinner
•    Musical Entertainment
•    Historical Dancing

• Additional Options:
•    2nd day Costume Rental
•    Private City Tour
•    Arrival/Departure Transfers

Customer Comments

" We had a GREAT holiday. The hotel was absolutely lovely. Great position, great rooms and facilities and the most attentive and knowledgeable staff it has EVER been my privilege to experience. We loved all the events and you and your staff are real treasures. Yes we would come back and we would go on other trips you organise.."

R. Bridges - Venice Carnival March 2011