18th- 28th Feb 2006

VIP VENICE CARNIVAL ROUND. A special programme tailor made to include the best Carnival parties and balls alternating with visits to places of cultural interest, in the period of your choice, minimum 3 nights' stay. Details on request.
BALL “IL RIDOTTO”. Performances and artists recreate an 18th Century style Gala Evening in the hall “Ridotto” (old public gaming rooms) of this splendid Palazzo with ball and dinner. Prize for the best dancing couple. Dress code: costume. Palazzo Dandolo; 18 (20.30h) Feb PRICE £290
BALL “LA SERENISSIMA”. Renaissance Party with Baroque Quartet and soprano, Gala dinner and entertainment. Dress code: costume; Ca' Zanardi; 18 (21.00h) Feb PRICE £230
SUNDAY LUNCH "LA COLOMBINA". After the ceremony of the mechanical dove soaring from St. Mark's Bell Tower, a traditional Sunday Lunch. Dress code: costume or formal dress. Hotel Danieli; 19 (13.00h) Feb PRICE £130
BALL OF THE GONDOLIER. Real? Gondoliers open the party with a full serenade of typical gondola songs which culminate at midnight with a singing competition. In between guests enjoy a ball and Gala dinner. Dress code: costume. Award for the couple in the best costume. Ca’ Zanardi; 19 (21.00h) Feb PRICE £175
COCKTAIL IN COSTUME. Meet at this elegant Caffe' for the “happy hour” entertained by artists and plan your amusements during the Carnival. Dress Code: costume. Gran Caffè' Lavena; 21 (17.30h) Feb PRICE £75
ALONG THE CANALS IN A GONDOLA. Meet off St. Mark's for a gondola tour in costume ending with dinner in a traditional restaurant. Dress code: costume; 22 , 25, 27 (19.00h) Feb PRICE £140 / 150 /190
BALL THE DOLCE VITA AND SPECTACLE OF ROSES. Big party with classical and disco music, gala buffet dinner. Dress code: extravagant costume. Award to the most extravagant couple. Ca' Zanardi; 23 (21.00h) Feb PRICE £165
BALL TIEPOLO. Resplendent in a candlelit setting in the halls of Palazzo Pisani Moretta, the dinner and ball recreate the magic world of Venetian 18th century, with two orchestras and dances till the early hours. Dress Code: historical costume. Palazzo Pisani Moretta; 23 (20.30h) Feb PRICE £290
DINNER DANSANTE “LE MINUET”. Dinner with live baroque music and dances, culminating with the Master of Dance leading guests in minuets, quadrilles and more. Dress Code: costume. Hotel Bauer; 24, 26 Feb (21.00h) PRICE £155
BAROQUE CONCERT. Late morning aperitif following a baroque music performance by the ensemble “Interpreti Veneziani”. Dress Code: costume or formal dress. Church San Vidal (Accademia); 25 (11.00h) Feb PRICE £80
BALL ROMANTIC VENICE. The atmosphere of the favourite city of the Romantic artists, adventurers and the most charming ladies come alive in the dinner and entertainment laid out in sumptuous surroundings. Dress code: historical costume. Hotel Danieli; 25 (21.00h) Feb PRICE £305
BALL DOGE. The most outstanding appointment of the Carnival Balls, in an ever sumptuous version with Gala Dinner and performances by international artists to recreate the splendour of Venetian's 18th Century. Dress Code: historical costume. Palazzo Pisani Moretta; 25 (20.30h) Feb PRICE £510
BALL THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. Homage to Mozart. Artists perform after Gala dinner and entertainment. Dress code: costume. Ca' Zanardi; 25 (21.00h) Feb PRICE £240
THE CARNIVAL OF CHILDREN. Puppet show of Pinocchio’s fairy tale, with buffet of Venetian cakes. Dress code: costume. Ca’ Zanardi; 26 (15.30h) Feb PRICE £50
HOT CHOCOLATE PARTY. "Hot Chocolate" and cakes, a Venetian Carnival time tradition since the 18th century. Dress code: costume. Gran Caffé Quadri; 26 (16.00h) Feb PRICE £55
BALL THE SUNDAY OF LOVERS. Award to the most romantic couple during an afternoon of opera arias accompanied by a cocktail and buffet of Venetian cakes. Ca' Zanardi; 26 (17.00h) Feb PRICE £60
BALL LA MASCHERANDA. A traditional appointment for a ball and Gala dinner on the last Sunday of Carnival. Dress code: costume. Palazzo Pisani Moretta; 26 (20.30h) Feb PRICE £310
BALL EXTRAVAGANTE VENEZIA. Masked Ball of music extravaganza with gala dinner and entertainment in the beautiful setting of Ca' Zanardi. Award for the most extravagant couple; 28 (21.00h) Feb PRICE £175
BALL THE SECRETS OF VENICE. In a golden, candlelit ballroom, dinner and the last Ball of 'The Serenissima' for an everlasting souvenir till next year. Dress code: costume. Palazzo Zen; 28 (20.30h) Feb PRICE £275
COSTUME HIRE. A wide choice of costumes, wigs and accessories from the 17th to the 18th century. Book in advance your reserved costume, a service tailored on your indication of size (clothes XL/L/M/S) and preferences of period, colour base and budget. Prices between £ 100/400 +. Deposit: £ 60. Balance payable locally.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, GONDOLA/WATER TAXI TRANSFERS: Quotations on request