Doge’s Ball – The Ultimate Carnival Experience in Venice

From small-group & private tours to cooking classes, private transfers, the best hotels, and accommodations – we curate the most incredible authentic experiences through Greece for the entire family.  No matter if your travelers’ ages range from 5 to 75, we will make sure that everyone is comfortable and enjoying the journey while creating life-long lasting memories.

Here are some of the experiences our clients have enjoyed during this trip. All activities can be customized to match our clients’ preferences.

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Day 1 – Arrival at Venice Airport

Meet & Greet, porterage and private transfer to the hotel in Venice. Check-in at 5* Hotel (or similar). Time at leisure to relax and enjoy the city. Meals at leisure.

Doge's Ball - The Ultimate Carnival Experience in Venice

Day 2 

This morning you will discover an amazing and unique atelier (fixed time appointment that will be communicated in advance) to fit your period costume for the Doge’s Ball.

Note: mask and accessories are not included. They can be purchased directly at the atelier.

This special atelier is the heart of the Doge’s Ball with more than 1.200 period costumes, something exceptional! You will start to live and smell the atmosphere of this exclusive event.

Once the costume is defined, it will be delivered directly to your hotel before the event and it will be picked up at guest’s hotel the day after the event (pick up to be done within 12pm).

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In the afternoon, meet your assistant at the hotel. Private transfer to an amazing local Mask Atelier.

You will enjoy an exciting private mask workshop (approx. 2 hours). You will learn the tradition, culture and you will discover also the real meaning and origin of the Carnival masks. At the end you will take with you your mask prepared during the workshop.

Meals at leisure.

Doge's Ball - The Ultimate Carnival Experience in Venice

Day 3 

In the morning meet your private guide at the hotel.

Private transfer to a local small factory to discover another Venetian excellence that is part of the Carnival world: the Gondola. You will enjoy a visit of a local factory where the gondola is made, built and repaired. You will then continue with a short walking tour of the city.

Lunch at leisure.

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Afternoon at leisure.

In the late afternoon, be ready to experience the Bacari tour with your personal guide or sommelier.

Enjoy a relaxing walking tour through the old Venetian taverns, listening to the storytelling of the expert related to the history of the city and to the local food& wine. During the experience you will visit three different Bacari with wines and “cicchetti” (local fingers food) tasting included.

Dinner at leisure.

Doge's Ball - The Ultimate Carnival Experience in Venice

Day 4 

Day at leisure.

Lunch at leisure.

Tonight is the night! Be ready for the amazing Doge’s Ball, the ultimate and most exclusive Carnival experience.

“Il Ballo del Doge is one of the most exclusive parties of the world…Turn off your cellphones, breathe in the perfume and close your eyes. Let yourself go to the best night of your life.” (Vanity Fair)

You can chose between two different options: VIP entry (Gala dinner included) or after dinner entry (see below rates and details)

Doge's Ball - The Ultimate Carnival Experience in Venice

Day 5 

Day at leisure. Meals at leisure

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Day 6 

After breakfast, private transfer from the hotel to Venice airport with Meet & Greet

Doge's Ball - The Ultimate Carnival Experience in Venice

For an idea on where to go in 2023, check out one of our sample itineraries here

Here are some “extras” I can help you with to make your travel experience seamless.
Want to arrange for a special anniversary dinner, catamaran day trip, or a private, pre-opening museum tour for your family? You got it.
Private, luxury transfers: relax and enjoy your vacation without worrying about driving in a foreign destination after a long transatlantic flight. We can arrange for a luxury car with drivers that have knowledge of each destination.
Unmatched culinary experiences: Looking for a reservation at a specific Michelin-star restaurant or a private walking food tour, wine tasting, or whiskey experience? We can help.
A digital itinerary on an app that’s available even when your phone is offline. The app includes all activities, vouchers, and confirmations. You never have to worry about losing your printed travel documents again.

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