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VENICE CARNIVAL 2009 - DAILY PROGRAM OPTIONS

FEB 14th: IL RIDOTTO Palazzo Dandolo Grand Canal - Site of the opening gala ball of Venice Carnival 2009. Arrive in your costume to this evening for a spectacular banquet of food, entertainment and historical dances. Welcome cocktail, international artists, special dinner and dancing open the first weekend of Carnival. Price 440 euro. Dress Code: Period Costume / Time 8:30pm

FEB 15th: Dinner Dance - Hotel Danieli A Dinner in the most exclusive Hotel of Venice, located few steps from Piazza S. Marco. A Master of Dance and a baroque ensemble will involve the guests in dancing minuets, rondo and other group dances, during and after the dinner.  Price 250 euro. Dress Code: Period Costume / Time: 9:00pm

FEB 18th: Gondola Parade with Dinner - For one of the traditions of Carnival, you will meet in costume near the beginning of the Grand Canal to take part in a special 30 minute gondola ride/tour ending with a dinner at a popular Venetian restaurant - "Do Forni". Price 190 euro. Dress Code: Costume / Time 7:00pm

FEB 19th:  BALLO TIEPOLO - In the historic Pisani Moretta Palace, this resplendent Grand Canal residence is the site for what some consider the "Official Ball" of the Venice Carnival. You will enter the world of 18th century Venice in this candle lit setting with frescoed ceilings, mimes, magicians and acrobats performing while you enjoy cocktails followed by a full dinner. Two live orchestras will provide the music for dances into the early morning. Price 450 euro. Dress Code: Historical Costume / Time 8:30 pm

FEB 20th: Dinner Dance - Hotel Danieli A Dinner in the most exclusive Hotel of Venice, located few steps from Piazza S. Marco. A Master of Dance and a baroque ensemble will involve the guests in dancing minuets, rondo and other group dances, during and after the dinner. Price 250 euro. Dress Code: Costume / Time: 9:00pm

FEB 21st: Baroque Music Concert and Cocktail - Begin your morning with classical baroque music presented by one of the top ensemble musical groups of Venice. The concert provides entertainment and cocktails in a magnificent hall frescoed by Gian Battista Tiepolo; a fine start to Carnival's busiest day. Price 85 euroDress Code: Period Costume or proper Formal attire / Time 11:00am.

FEB 21st: Gondola Parade with Dinner - For one of the traditions of Carnival, you will meet in costume near the beginning of the Grand Canal to take part in a special 30 minute gondola ride/tour ending with a dinner at a popular Venetian restaurant - "Antico Pignolo". Price 190 euro. Dress Code: Costume / Time 7:00pm

FEB 22nd: Dinner Dance - Hotel Danieli A Dinner in the most exclusive Hotel of Venice, located few steps from Piazza S. Marco. A Master of Dance and a baroque ensemble will involve the guests in dancing minuets, rondo and other group dances, during and after the dinner. Price 250 euro. Dress Code: Costume / Time: 9:00pm

FEB 22nd: After Dinner Gala Party - Palazzo Pisani Moretta  For those ready to party late into the night, a special gala 'After Dinner' party in a beautiful palazzo on the Grand Canal. This speical party includes an open bar, food buffet, international performers and artists show, historic and modern dancing. Price 240 euro. Dress Code: Costume / Time: 11:30pm

FEB 23rd: Gondola Parade with Dinner - For one of the traditions of Carnival, you will meet in costume near the beginning of the Grand Canal to take part in a special 30 minute gondola ride/tour ending with a dinner at a popular Venetian restaurant - "Do Forni". Price 190 euro. Dress Code: Costume / Time 7:00pm

FEB 24th: VENEZIA ROMANTICA - Venice Romance - the Danieli, located few steps from Piazza S. Marco, has for generations been the hotel preferred by the discerning visitor to Venice, the favorite town of the Romantic artists in the 19th Century. Like them you will be received in a luxurious way by actors, acrobats, dancers and a classical orchestra. Enjoy a splendid dinner and entertainment on this last night of Carnival. Price 440 euro Dress Code: Historical Costume / Time: 8:30pm

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