Carnival in Venice package

Venice Carnival
February 14 - February 24 2009
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Join us to the Venice Carnival, this grandiose celebration of art, magnificent costumes, great parties in the most beautiful and unique city in the world. The Venice carnival is considered the best among the many Italian Carnivals, a place of fun, endless parties in Renaissance palaces with magnificent fancy dresses and elegant courtiers. Artist, poets and musicians, magicians, astrologers and fortune tellers, the most incredible and Romantic party of your life culminating in the 'best mask of the carnival' competition,

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Package Includes:

3 nights standard or first class hotel accommodation in Venice with daily breakfast
Walking tour of Venice
One classical concert in a church
Excursion to Murano ,Burano and Torcello

Package price per person in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange):

Standard 3 star Hotel Becher or similar :
Rooms of classical Venetian tradition combined with a modern style are some of the special features of Hotel Becher where the sophisticated elegance of the 18th century is complemented by the most modern amenities. In the heart of Venice, only a minute away from La Fenice Theater and 10 minutes from Saint Mark' Square, you will find a charming atmosphere and impeccable service

Euro 582 per person based on double occupancy / Euro 338 Single supplement*

*Supplement for package for weekend - Fri & Sat - stay:
Euro 34 per person per per night based on double / Euro 68 per person per night based on single
entrance to the balls are extra

Extra nights at Hotel Becher:
Sun-Thur: Euro 117 per person based on double occupancy / Euro 90 single supplement
Fri-Sat: Euro 144 per person based on double occupancy / Euro 117 single supplement

First Class 4 Star Hotel Duodo Palace or similar:

Conveniently located in the heart of Venice, Duodo Palace Hotel is set within a historical building, and has been beautifully renovated and restored to create a new four-star hotel in Venice. Literally located a stone's throw from La Fenice, the hotel could not be more centrally located. You can stroll to San Marco Square, the Rialto Bridge, or the Accademia, in 10 minutes or less.

Euro 769 per person based on double occupancy (standard room) / Euro 550 single supplement

Extra nights at Duodo Palace:
Euro 209 per person based on double occupancy / Euro 184 single supplement

Carnival Events and Prices - 2009 :

Saturday, February 14, 2009

The Ridotto

Start time: 20:30
Place: Palazzo Dandolo, Hotel Monaco & Gran Canal
In the halls of the Ridotto, the heart of the XVIII Century magnificent Carnival of Venice, a music theatre show about the life of the young Casanova with singers, dancers acrobats and a live orchestra in the unique costumes of the Atelier Tiepolo. After dinner historical group dances and waltzes directed by a Dance Master. Dress Code: costume.
Partecipation costs: Euro 470

Serenissima Gran Ball, Duets of Love, Homage to Romeo & Juliet, Gala Dinner & Entertainment

Sunday, February 15, 2009

IL VOLO DELL'ANGELO

Start time: 12:00
Place: Piazzetta San Marco
Partecipation costs: Free

MARIE'S PARADE

Start time: 14:30
Place: San Pietro di Castello
Created and directed by Bruno Tosi.
Grand Historical Pageant departure from S. Pietro di Castello church for St. Mark's .
Itinerary along Via Garibaldi - Riva degli Schiavoni.
Partecipation costs: Free

Ball of Colombina, Extravagant Masks Parade with Sound & Pictures, Gala Dinner & Entertainment

Start time: 21:00
Place: Palazzo Papafava, accesso dalla porta ad acqua o dalla Calle Rachetta, 3764 Cannaregio, vaporetto n°1 fermata Ca' D'Oro
The Ball will be located in the authentic Venice, in a 14th century Palazzo Papafava. With its precious gothic facade & its elegant quadriform gothic windows overlooking the canal of the Misericordia. The palace will be entirely candlelit to create a memorable atmosphere.
The eveneing will be revived by music, a classic one and a modern one.
Masks are indeed a constant presence in the everyday life and the subtile game, between fiction and reality, is the reflex of the anphibious identity of Venice. Colombina is the name of a venician mask of Art Comedy, the sharp servant, fiancée of Arlecchino. Malicious woman who manages to convice the beloved to satisfy every whish of hers. During the evening is forseen a procession of the most extravagant costumes and masks, with Sound & Pictures and explanations.
Beginning at 21.00 wiht an elegant wellcome cocktail accompanied by Quartetto Barocco and Soprano.
At 21.45 Seated Gala Dinner, followed by the great spectacle of Sound & Pictures masks.
From midnight on, modern music and dances will continue (Open Bar with fee).
Dress Code: costume and mask

We are available for information about renting of costumes
Our atelier will be available to help you choosing epoch costumes in the balls style.
Partecipation costs: Euro 255

DÎNER DANSANT LE MENUET

Start time: 21:00
Place: Hotel Danieli
A Dinner in the Hotel Danieli, the most exclusive Hotel of Venice, located few steps from San Marco Square. 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. Dress Code: costume
Partecipation costs: Euro 270

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

HOT CHOCOLATE IN COSTUME

Start time: 16:00
Place: Gran Caffè Lavena
Hot chocolate with cakes and sweets in the elegant Café Lavena, the Venetian Carnival time tradition since 18th Century. Dress Code: costume
Partecipation costs: Euro 60

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Gondola Tour & Dinner

Start time: 19:00
Place: Calle Vallaresso
Meeting point at San Marco - calle Vallaresso (just in front the Harris Bar) to start a 30' gondola tour in costume ending with dinner in the refine restaurant Do Forni. A Venetian tradition to celebrate Carnival, spending a lively evening with friends and meeting new ones. Dress Code: costume.
Partecipation costs: Euro 210

Thursday, February 19, 2009

BALLO TIEPOLO

Start time: 20:30
Place: Palazzo Pisani Moretta
Resplendent in historical costume, our guests will attend the official Ball of the Venice Carnival. Enter in the magic world of the Venetian 18th Century. In the candle-lit setting of palazzo Pisani-Moretta, overlooking the Canal Grande and frescoed by Giovanbattista Tiepolo, mimes, magicians and acrobats will perform while you enjoy your cocktails and the superb Dinner. Two orchestras will play to accompany your dances ‘till early morning. Dress Code: historical costume.
Partecipation costs: Euro 470

La Dolce Vita, Gran Ball of Giustina Renier Michiel, Gala Dinner & Entertainment

Start time: 21:00
Place: Palazzo Papafava, accesso dalla porta ad acqua o dalla Calle Rachetta, 3764 Cannaregio, vaporetto n°1 fermata Ca' D'Oro
The Ball will be located in the authentic Venice, in a 14th century Palazzo Papafava. With its precious gothic facade & its elegant quadriform gothic windows overlooking the canal of the Misericordia. The palace will be entirely candlelit to create a memorable atmosphere.
Tonight Giustina Renier will welcome for his famous guests a soirée rich in balls typical of her epoch, such as minuettoes, rondò, badineries and waltzers.
The eveneing will be revived by music, a classic one and a modern one.
Giustina Renier Michiel: the last gentlewoman of ‘700: grandchild of the last two Dogi of Venice, she soon expressed various cultural interests and published in french “The Origin of Venician Feasts. Her venician salon, at Corte Contarina at Saint Moisè, was visited by Foscolo, Canova, Pindemonte, M.me De Stael, Cesarotti, Rossini, Lord Byron, Cesare Cantù, and soon became a place of lively cultural meetings.
“…Sturgeons of astonishing size: excellent trouts did not let us envy at all the famous rhombus of Domiziano; and to the oysters of our Arsenale, to surpass the reputation of lucrinas, lacked only a poet who praised them. The early fruits of our coasts and of our islands revealed the blissful fecundity of their soil. The wine was poured abundantly, this incited more and more to toast friendship, common happiness…”.
Source from “Venician Feasts”
Beginning at 21.00 wiht an elegant wellcome cocktail accompanied by Quartetto Barocco and Soprano.
At 21.45 Seated Gala Dinner.
From midnight on, modern music and dances will continue (Open Bar with fee).
Dress Code: costume and mask

We are available for information about renting of costumes
Our atelier will be available to help you choosing epoch costumes in the balls style.
Partecipation costs: Euro 235

Friday, February 20, 2009

Ball of Louis du Soleil

Start time: 19:00
Place: Palazzo Zenobio
At Carnival in Venice, the nocturnal lanes come alive with mystery,
the moon casts reflections on the winding canals,
and we evoke, for you, the opulence of an 18th century ball,
set against the background of the overwhelming original stage!
Le Grand Monarque, Le Roi Soleil has returned from a journey across the Seven Seas and invites you to a magnifcent ball in the splendid halls of the Zenobio Palace, where you will be welcomed as a member of the court. He is bringing back invaluable treasures from foreign lands, amazing delicacies and exquisite wines.
At the entrance of the palace, birds of fire dance along the canal, beyond the heavy doors a harpist plays, and the champagne flows. Fire breathers, musicians, and mystery beckon the guests into the fairy-tale-like garden. At a sign of the master of ceremonies, the invited guests follow him into the sea of lights that is the gilded ballroom.
Celebrated performers and intoxicating cuisine will envelope your senses.
Finally, you will be invited to dance with the court in the lavish setting of the palace!
Let yourself fall into the fantasy that is Venice at Carnival! Together with an international audience, you will enjoy this miraculous masquerade ball at the gorgeous Zenobio Palace, located on the lagoon at the heart of this romantic and mercurial city.
Dresscode: historical costume
Partecipation costs: Euro 490

Operetta “The Servant Mistress”, Homage to Giovan Battista Pergolesi, Gala Dinner & Entertainment

Start time: 21:00
Place: Palazzo Papafava, accesso dalla porta ad acqua o dalla Calle Rachetta, 3764 Canareggio, vaporetto n° 1 fermata Ca' D'Oro
The Ball will be located in the authentic Venice, in a 14th century Palazzo Papafava. With its precious gothic facade & its elegant quadriform gothic windows overlooking the canal of the Misericordia. The palace will be entirely candlelit to create a memorable atmosphere.
The eveneing will be revived by music, a classic one and a modern one.
The evening will be dedicated to Giovan Battista Pergolesi.The “La serva padrona” is a famous comic intermezzo in which Terpina (soprano), is the servant of Uberto (basso) and wishes to marry him to change her social status. By the help of Vespone (mimo) she devises a deceit to force Uberto to take that step.
The final crowns with an amusing duets the victory of the brave Serpina
Beginning at 21.00 wiht an elegant wellcome cocktail accompanied by Quartetto Barocco and Soprano.
At 21.45 Seated Gala Dinner.
From midnight on, modern music and dances will continue (Open Bar with fee).
Dress Code: costume and mask

We are available for information about renting of costumes
Our atelier will be available to help you choosing epoch costumes in the balls style.
Partecipation costs: Euro 275

DINER DANSANT - LE MENUET

Start time: 21:00
Place: Hotel Danieli
Hotel Danieli, h 9.00 pm – DINER DANSANTE LE MENUET - A Dinner in the Hotel Danieli, 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 . Dress code: costume
Partecipation costs: Euro 270

Saturday, February 21, 2009

BAROQUE MUSIC CONCERT AND COCKTAIL

Start time: 11:00
Place: Scuola Grande dei Carmini
Late morning with a classical baroque Venetian music performed by the ensemble L'Offerta Musicale, just in the magnificent XVI° C. palace of the Scuola Grande dei Carmini. A cocktail after the concert in the magnificent hall frescoed by Gian Battista Tiepolo: the best way to start the most crazy day of the Carnival.
Partecipation costs: Euro 110

MASK PARADE AND MASK PRICE (children)

Start time: 15:00
Place: Piazza San Marco
Partecipation costs: Free

GONDOLA TOUR AND DINNER

Start time: 19:00
Place: Calle Vallaresso
Meeting point at San Marco - Calle Vallaresso (just in front the Harris Bar) to start a 30' gondola tour in costume ending with dinner in the refine restaurant Antico Pignolo.A tradition to celebrate Carnival, spending a lively evening with friends and meeting new ones. Dress Code: costume
Partecipation costs: Euro 210

Ball of Casanova

Start time: 19:00
Place: Palazzo Zenobio
At Carnival in Venice, the nocturnal lanes come alive with mystery, the moon casts reflections on the winding canals,
and we evoke, for you, the opulence of an 18th century ball,
set against the background of the overwhelming original stage!
Incredible rumors in the city of Venice: The appearance of young Casanova, with his charm and mischief, will delight you at this unbelievable celebration!
This is truly the ball of the balls! While you, our honored guests, abandon yourselves to the exquisite offerings of both food and drink, our experienced and artful staff, led by the master of ceremonies, will guide you down candlelight garden paths, within gorgeous palace rooms, and finally, to the splendid ballroom.
You will be entertained and dined to the sounds and compositions of the masters and the performances of artists and acrobats.
While hidden behind masks and baroque costumes, we invite you to forget, for some hours, everyday life and let the secret longings of your heart be known.
Let yourself fall into the fantasy that is Venice at Carnival!
Together with an international audience, you will enjoy this miraculous masquerade ball at the gorgeous Zenobio Palace, located on the lagoon at the heart of this romantic and mercurial city.
Partecipation costs: Euro 490

CARNIVAL DREAM

Start time: 20:30
Place: Palazzo Dandolo (Hotel Monaco & Gran Canal)
Gala Dinner and theatre music play followed by a prestigious Ball in the fabulous hall of the Ridotto, the heart of the 18th century Carnival Dress code: costume
Partecipation costs: Euro 470

Gran Ball of the Dogaressa. Homage to Three Tenores, Entertainment, Gala Dinner & Caffè Concerto

Start time: 21:00
Place: Location: Papafava Palace, reachable by its water door and by Calle Racheta, 3764 Canareggio, vaporetto n° 1 Ca' D'Oro station stop
The Ball will be located in the authentic Venice, in a 14th century Palace: Palazzo Papafava, with its precious gothic facade & its elegant quadriform gothic windows overlooking the canal of the Misericordia. The palace will be illuminated entirely by candlelights to create a memorable atmosphere.
At 21.00 the Ball will start with an elegant welcome cocktail, Quartetto Barocco and Soprano.
At 21.45 Seated Gala Dinner, followed by Three Tenores’ spectacle with the most famous arias and the Cafè Concerto.
Midnight, modern music and dances (Payment Open Bar&drinks).
Dress Code: costume and mask

Please consult us reguarding renting costumes
Our Atelier will be under your dispsal for costumes, masks and accessories.
Partecipation costs: Euro 325

Sunday, February 22, 2009

MASK PARADE AND MASK PRICE

Start time: 15:00
Place: Piazza San Marco
Partecipation costs: Free

HOT CHOCOLATE IN COSTUME

Start time: 16:00
Place: Caffé Lavena
Hot chocolate with cakes and sweets in an elegant café in the Piazza, the Venetian Carnival time tradition since 18th Century. Dress Code: costume.
Partecipation costs: Euro 60

Lyric Afternoons, Homage of Lovers, Cocktail with buffet and Carnival sweets

Start time: 17:00
Place: Palazzo Papafava, accesso dalla porta ad acqua o dalla Calle Rachetta, 3764 Canareggio, vaporetto n° 1 fermata Ca' D'Oro
The Ball will be located in the authentic Venice, in a 14th century Palazzo Papafava. With its precious gothic facade & its elegant quadriform gothic windows overlooking the canal of the Misericordia. The palace will be entirely candlelit to create a memorable atmosphere.
A lyric afternoon will be dedicated to all the enamoured. The programme includes the performance of a string quartet and a soprano who will intone the most beautiful arias of the century.
Ountain od hot chocolate and venician cakes buffet.
Beginning at 17.00 wiht an elegant welcome cocktail with buffet and typical Carnival sweets accompanied by Quartetto Barocco and Soprano.
The end of the event at 19.30.
Dress Code: mask

We are available for information about renting of costumes
Our atelier will be available to help you choosing epoch costumes in the balls style.
Partecipation costs: Euro 110

MASCHERANDA

Start time: 20:00
Place: PALAZZO PISANI MORETTA
In the magical night of the Carnival of 2009, candlelight in the most charming Palace of Venice, facing the Grand Canal, among precious scenographies and the 18th frescos, you’ll be the welcome guests at the Mask Ball Mascheranda.
Within the fancy dress, wrapt in the mystery of one’s own mask, you’ll dance with venetian and foreign masks, in the great game of transgression and seduction.
At the arrival in the main Saloon richly decorated, artists and musicians will welcome the guests entertaining them with games and performances. In the entry Saloon a mysterious aperitif will be served .
The masks will then be invited to go upstairs , where in the Guarana , Longhi and Tiepolo Saloons a grand traditional Gala dinner will be served , with a live classical music performance .
During and all along the evening , music , fantasy, entertainments , colour and warmth, will be the frames for the magic of the Party going on with a Show of international worldwide famous artists and performers , the School of Historical Dances , the Casanova of the Year Election and the great Mask Balls in the Main Saloon with surprises and games based on the theme of the Party.
Partecipation costs: Euro 580,00

DÎNER DANSANT LE MENUET

Start time: 21:00
Place: Hotel Danieli
A Dinner in the Hotel Danieli, 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 . Dress code: costume
Partecipation costs: Euro 270

Monday, February 23, 2009

GONDOLA TOUR AND DINNER

Start time: 19:00
Place: Calle Vallaresso (San Marco)
Meeting point at San Marco - Calle Vallaresso (just in front the Harris Bar) to start a 30' gondola tour in costume ending with dinner in the restaurant Do Forni. A Venetian tradition spending a lively evening with friends and meeting new ones. Dress Code: costume.
Partecipation costs: Euro 210

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Romantic Venice - Gala Dinner and Ball

Start time: 20:30
Place: Hotel Danieli
This hotel is synonymous with the splendour and romance of Venice. Designed in the late fourteenth century to meet the demands of European travelling nobility, the Danieli, located few steps from Piazza S. Marco, has for generations been the hotel preferred by the discerning visitor to Venice, the favourite 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 top dinner as only here you can find. Dress Code: historical costume.
Partecipation costs: Euro 470

Renaissance Gran Ball,Troubadours & Menestrels at the european courts, Gala Dinner & Entertainment

Start time: 21:00
Place: Palazzo Papafava, accesso dalla porta ad acqua o dalla Calle Rachetta, 3764 Canareggio, vaporetto n° 1 fermata Ca' D'Oro
The Ball will be located in the authentic Venice, in a 14th century Palazzo Papafava. With its precious gothic facade & its elegant quadriform gothic windows overlooking the canal of the Misericordia. The palace will be entirely candlelit to create a memorable atmosphere.
The eveneing will be revived by music, a classic one and a modern one.
Musics and dances between XV and XVI century will be proposed, presented by dancers in epoch costume and musicians playing instruments of the epoch of troubadours and minstrels. An evening to revive the atmosphere of a Renaissance Ball at an european court. And if an ensemble of musicians in epoch costume will play, as in the past, medieval and renaissance musics, with ancient instruments, four dancers will introduce the guests in the magic atmosphere of the Renaissance era.
Beginning at 21.00 wiht an elegant wellcome cocktail accompanied by Quartetto Barocco and Soprano.
At 21.45 Seated Gala Dinner, followed by the spectacle of Renaissance music and dances.
From midnight on, modern music and dances will continue (Open Bar with fee).
Dress Code: costume and mask

We are available for information about renting of costumes
Our atelier will be available to help you choosing epoch costumes in the balls style.
Partecipation costs: Euro 220

Additional events:
Gran Ballo della Cavalchina at Teatro la Fenice on the 21st of February - prices starting from Euro 570 - to be reconfirmed

Ballet Romeo and Guiulietta at Teatro la Fenice - Feb 19,22,24,25,27,28 : good category tickets :
Euro 120 per person