Carnival in Venice: Masks, Spritz and Tradition: 7-8 February 2026

TOUR PROGRAM Carnival in Venice: Masks, Spritz and Tradition

February 7–8, 2026

1 night in a 3* Hotel Agli Artisti or similar, in double room with breakfast.

Tour leader from Italy:

• For departures from Rome Termini, the tour leader will travel with the group.
• For departures from other stations, participants will meet the tour leader in Venice.

DAY 1



Vaporetto transfer from the station to the hotel.

Stroll around the area to start soaking up the festive Carnival atmosphere.

Bacaro tour, a truly Venetian experience that allows you to discover the city through its traditional popular taverns, the bacari. Along the way, you will taste 6 cicchetti (small bites that represent authentic Venetian cuisine), accompanied by 3 spritz, the iconic Venetian aperitif. An authentic and convivial way to enjoy the local atmosphere, between genuine flavors and charming views of the lagoon city.

Dinner at leisure.

DAY 2

Morning:

2-hour guided tour in Italian: "In the Footsteps of the Venice Carnival and Its History"



At the end of the guided tour, we will make our way to Piazza San Marco, where the traditional and captivating Flight of the Angel takes place—the thrilling official opening of the Venice Carnival. An acrobat, often a woman, “flies” suspended from a cable from the Campanile of San Marco down to Piazza San Marco, greeting the crowd and officially starting the celebrations with a unique and spectacular show. We will try to get as close as possible to see it at its best, but we must keep in mind the large crowds that gather that day. In any case, it is worth staying in the area, as parades and itinerant performances continue throughout the day.