Venice Carnival (trip)

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Venice Carnival

  • Venice, Italy
  • Culture & Nature
Italy, Europe

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from $5,995* per person7 DaysMarch
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Gourmet Traveler 24 people max
Venice is a  a city of MAGIC at anytime, but nothing compares to it during the fabulous celebration known as CARNIVAL!  Parades, masks, elegant costumes, a unique city with waterways for streets, a history rich with past intrigues, power  and pageantry. A city steeped in traditions, such as lace making, glassblowing, prosecco, seafood, risotto, unique architecture, casinos, water taxis, pigeons, music, art, and of course, the dashing gondoliers in their sleek black gondolas.  Venice is, indeed, magic.

During Carnival  the streets are alive with people in costume, music drifts in from the street musicians, magicians entertain on street corners, bands parade down the streets, jugglers, elegantly masked citizens of the world are everywhere.  St. Mark's Square teems with life - vendors, dancers, singers, all manners of artisans are represented.

We'll experience  some wonderful culinary events: prosecco tasting, pub tours, Venetian pastries hot from the oven, and other products unique to the area. We'll take culinary tours AND  have cooking classes in a beautiful old Venetian Palace a Venetian lady who happens to be an extraordinary cooking instructor; the BEST tiramisu I've ever tasted. Our Costumed Grand Finale is an experience you'll never forget, complete with mimes, singers and an extraordinary dinner.

Special visits to renowned artisans of Venice are also part of our experience:  the 90 year old glassblowing maestro, still actively blowing glass everyday.  The paper maker demonstrating his ancient art, the pasticceria demonstration of traditional donuts and sweets, the magic mask maker, the wood carver, and of course, the many activities of Carnival !

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Travel Day (Tuesday)

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      Lv U.S. - Travel day to Italy
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      Alternative: you may choose to arrive a day early to acclimatize (xtra room fee)

Day 1 (Wednesday)

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      AM - arrive in Venice, Hotel Check In
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      4pm Parade of Masks - St. Mark's Sqaure
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      Welcome Dinner at famous Venetian Restaurant

Day 2 (Thursday)

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      Artisan tour of Venice & Rialto Market
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      Lunch at the market                                                                                          
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      Mask making seminar & demonstration
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      Afternoon free
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      5pm - Masks on Parade - St. Mark's Square
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      9pm - Costume Ball & Dinner (historic costume)

Day 3  (Friday)                                            

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      Cooking Class in Private Palazzo                                                                  
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      Lunch at Cooking Class
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      Afternoon Free
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      4pm Masks on Parade - St. Mark's Square
      BALLO MASCHERO - Dance in costume (optional)
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      5pm Selection of Best Mask of Carnival 2008
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      9pm - Costume Ball - (historic costume)

Day 4 (Saturday)

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      Guided Tour - Carnival Pastry Treats
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      Chocolate Making demonstration
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      Afternoon free
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      5pm Masks on Parade - St. Mark's Square
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      7pm - GONDOLA TOUR & DINNER IN COSTUME

Day 5 (Sunday)

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      Morning at leisure
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      Lunch - free
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      4pm - Masks on  Parade - St. Mark's
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      9pm - GRAND COSTUME BALL & DINNER (Historic costume)

Day 6 (Monday)

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      Guided Tour to Murano/Burano w/Glassblowing Demo
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      Special Lunch on Murano w/famous chef
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      Venetian Pub Crawl (wine bar snacks)
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      Pizza Party

Day 7 (Fat Tuesday)

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      Artisan Papermaking demonstration
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      Grand Finale Costume Ball - (Historic Costume)
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      11pm - Fireworks Finale
        

Day 8 (Wednesday)

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      End of Tour - Depart Venice OR extend your stay to enjoy la serenissima

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