What will you do
Enjoy the Carnival atmosphere
Relive the experience of the Venetian nobility of the 700, walking through the center in your fantastic costumes of the time
Taste the local wines accompanied by a dinner of Venetian specialties
Get to know the history and the anecdotes of Venice through the places of Casanaova
Dance in a magnificent private Venetian Palace
Your itinerary
Arrival in Venice and transfer to hotel. Join a mask making course in the afternoon
Day 1
Arrival in Venice, Mask decoration course
On arrival at Marco Polo airport enjoy a private transfer by water taxi to your hotel.
Staying at the 4-star Hotel NH RIO NOVO (or similar, you are perfectly located in the centre of Venice and just a short walk into Saint Marks square.
Morning at leisure, and then in the afternoon we have arranged a mask making course in one of the traditional workshops. Evening free to enjoy the atmosphere of the Venetian Carnival
NH RIO NOVO
The NH Venezia Rio Novo is a modern hotel in the heart of the Dorsoduro district – an area renowned for showcasing the ‘real Venice’ and bustling with restaurants, shops, artisan boutiques as well as important sites like Ca’ Foscari University and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. It’s easy to get from here to the rest of the city on foot (the lively Campo Santa Margherita is around the corner) or by vaporetto.
The stylish hotel building, which dates back to the 1950s, is built in Razionalismo Italiano style, featuring sleek lines and geometric shapes.
The hotel’s sleek, contemporary design is reflected throughout the 144 comfortable and spacious rooms, with floor-to-ceiling windows filling them with light. Some offer views over the nearby canal, others views over the distinctive Venice skyline. All come with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat tv screens and extra-comfortable beds.
On the ground floor enjoy fine dining in the hotel restaurant 8 Millimetri Cicchetti & Wine or drinks in the bar, overlooking the hotel garden.
Go to an atelier for a private costume fitting. After promenading around Venice at your leisure, have dinner and wine tasting at a traditional restaurant.
Day 2
Costume Fitting, Wine Tasting and Dinner
Morning appointment for your costume fitting at the Atelier. Having pre- selected your costume prior to your arrival, this appointment is to ensure that the costume is comfortable and fits well.
Spend the rest of the morning promenading around Venice in your costume, there is nothing more exciting than soaking up the atmosphere and becoming a part of Venice Carnival. If the weather is good, we recommend that you sit outside one of the famous cafés in Saint Marks square and enjoy a light lunch whilst people watching and savouring the atmosphere. Be warned – many tourist’s will want to take your photo!
During the evening, you have wine tasting and dinner in a traditional restaurant, conveniently located close to Saint Marks square. Here you will taste wines from the Veneto region and Venetian cuisine in elegant surroundings.
NH RIO NOVO
The NH Venezia Rio Novo is a modern hotel in the heart of the Dorsoduro district – an area renowned for showcasing the ‘real Venice’ and bustling with restaurants, shops, artisan boutiques as well as important sites like Ca’ Foscari University and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. It’s easy to get from here to the rest of the city on foot (the lively Campo Santa Margherita is around the corner) or by vaporetto.
The stylish hotel building, which dates back to the 1950s, is built in Razionalismo Italiano style, featuring sleek lines and geometric shapes.
The hotel’s sleek, contemporary design is reflected throughout the 144 comfortable and spacious rooms, with floor-to-ceiling windows filling them with light. Some offer views over the nearby canal, others views over the distinctive Venice skyline. All come with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat tv screens and extra-comfortable beds.
On the ground floor enjoy fine dining in the hotel restaurant 8 Millimetri Cicchetti & Wine or drinks in the bar, overlooking the hotel garden.
In the morning you will go at a private Casanova tour. In the afternoon you will dress up and enjoy the Carnival Ball!
Day 3
Casanova and Masquerade Ball
In the morning enjoy our Casanova private Tour (4 hrs)
Among the various characters who populate the history of Venice, Giacomo Casanova is certainly the most famous. Casanova has certainly marked his time, becoming one of the symbols of the Venetian 18th century, the period linked to the greatest splendour of the Serenissima, but also to the worst vices and transgressions... It is the century of moral decadence, which anticipates the end of a millenary history.
Our expert tourist guide will accompany you through Venice on an exclusive private itinerary to discover the legendary life of Giacomo Casanova. A fascinating tour to retrace the adventures of Giacomo Casanova in the places where they really took place!
Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon in Saint Marks square there is the best mask competition, here you will see many wonderful mask and costumes.
Then you need to prepare yourself in costume to attend the Ca'Vendramin Official Carnival ball – DRESS CODE: CARNIVAL COSTUME. We will pick you from your hotel by private water taxi which will take you to the Ca'VendraminCalergi palace here you will enjoy a magical evening at one of the most important events of Venice Carnival.
An enchanting evening, with performances among the tables and shows through the night. Like food, entertainment is above all - inspiration and pleasure.Whoever loves gambling can try his/her luck by concluding the evening in the Salotto dei GiochiClassici (gambling room) of the Casinò di Venezia.Guests will be welcomed from 8.30 pm to 9:00 pm and they will be accompanied to the main floor living room for a toast and entertainment.Afterwards a placé dinner in the room will be served with live performances. The night will go on with the shows in the hall.
After midnight, live music and dj set until 2.30 am with cocktail bar .
Make your own way back to your hotel after a wonderful night.
NH RIO NOVO
The NH Venezia Rio Novo is a modern hotel in the heart of the Dorsoduro district – an area renowned for showcasing the ‘real Venice’ and bustling with restaurants, shops, artisan boutiques as well as important sites like Ca’ Foscari University and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. It’s easy to get from here to the rest of the city on foot (the lively Campo Santa Margherita is around the corner) or by vaporetto.
The stylish hotel building, which dates back to the 1950s, is built in Razionalismo Italiano style, featuring sleek lines and geometric shapes.
The hotel’s sleek, contemporary design is reflected throughout the 144 comfortable and spacious rooms, with floor-to-ceiling windows filling them with light. Some offer views over the nearby canal, others views over the distinctive Venice skyline. All come with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat tv screens and extra-comfortable beds.
On the ground floor enjoy fine dining in the hotel restaurant 8 Millimetri Cicchetti & Wine or drinks in the bar, overlooking the hotel garden.
Day at leisure and transfer to airport for onward departure
Price Includes
- 3 nights in a centrally located 4* Hotel B&B
- Private transfer by water taxi Airport /hotel and return, with our Assistant
- Mask making course (3 hrs)
- Wine tasting and dinner in a typical restaurant
- Casanova Walking tour (4 hrs)
- A glass of wine and a “cicchetto” (Tapa) in a traditional “Bacaro” (wine bar)
- Transfer by private water taxi from your Hotel to Palazzo Ca’ Vendramin Calergi
- Carnival Ball and Dinner at Ca’ Vendramin Calergi
Price per person
From 2100 EUR*
*Valid for min. 2 pax in dbl room. Only available during 13th -16th of February 2020
Your host
ALICE CONTIERO
I have been working in tourism since I was 18 years old
Today at 40 years old, I am the genarl mangera of a DMC with 15 tourism professionals , and I am happy to bring my experience and passion in every trip that I create tailored for my special customers. No limit to the imagination, incredible experiences, exquisite food, art and culture that await you in my beautiful Italy .
Experience the Venice Carnival
4 Days