Carnival in Venice & Verona
Highlights
Featuring: LAKE GARDA – SIRMIONE – VERONA – VENICE
- Feel the vibrant atmosphere of the Carnival in Venice
- Taste the traditional Carnival dish “Gnocchi” in Verona
- Combine a funny Tour to experience the italian Carnival together with cultural visits
Included
- Individual / FIT & Groups suggested Tour
- Accommodation at Ignas Tour’s Selected Hotels
- Transportation by Private Bus/Minibus/Car *
- Official Tour Guides during the City Tours *
- Entrance Tickets and Food & Wine Tastings *
* (according to the program – if mentioned)
from € 230
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
| Day 1 | SOUTHERN LAKE GARDA |
| Arrival to your hotel for check in, optional dinner and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Transfer IN Airport – Hotel | |
| Day 2 | LAKE GARDA & CARNIVAL IN VERONA |
| Breakfast and departure to Sirmione, a historical town perched on a thin and craggy peninsula jutting four kilometers into the lake and whose beauty has attracted the most famous artists in history. Strolling its cobbled streets discover the imposing Rocca Scaligera, a beautifully preserved 13th century castle surrounded by the large water-filled moat. Proceed to Verona and lunch at a restaurant and taste the local “gnocchi”, celebrated every year during the “Venerdì Grasso” which gave the name to “Papa del Gnoco”, the king of Verona’s Carnival. Afterwards enjoy an highlight tour in Verona, one of Italy’s most beautiful and historic cities. Admire the main highlights of the city like Piazza Bra, dominated by the magnificent Roman Arena, the third largest amphitheater in the world, now hosting a vibrant summer season of opera. Continue through to Piazza Erbe, the old Roman forum and be sure that visit the famous balcony which featured in the Shakespeare tragedy Romeo and Juliet. In the late afternoon enjoy the carnival parade with masks and wagons. Back to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Private Car, Minibus or Bus for Full Day Excursion • Half Day Tour Guide in Sirmione (2h) • Typical Lunch at a local restaurant in Verona with “gnocchi” speciality (drinks excluded) • Half Day Tour Guide in Verona (2h) | |
| Day 3 | CARNIVAL IN VENICE |
| Breakfast and departure to visit Venice. Get your own mask and experience what Venice was in the 18th century! Wander among the narrow streets of Venice and discover beautifully costumed mask-wearing people roaming and posing, enjoy the performances of street artists entertaining Carnival’s guests and take part to the numerous parades, parties, balls that the city offers during these days. St Mark’s Square is the fulcrum of Carnival activities, and that’s where you’ll find the most extraordinary costumes, a spectacular backdrop for your pictures. Begin your tour of Venice in St. Mark’s Square. Home to the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica, Bell Tower and Doge’s Palace, this is the biggest piazza (public square) in Venice. Admire then St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most visited landmarks in Venice. You will learn why it’s called “the Church of Gold”. Just a few minutes away from St. Mark’s Square is the Rialto Bridge, as much a symbol of Venice as St. Mark’s Basilica. Initially built from old boats, the unstable bridge was rebuilt in 1500. On one side of the bridge is the Rialto Market in the Rialto neighborhood, a place that’s been satisfying appetites for seven centuries. The oldest of the four bridges that span the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge features a 24-foot tall arch. Providing access to the district, the Rialto Bridge enables Venetians to carry on their business in the area. Lunch on your own to taste local food. In the afternoon ride across the Venetian Lagoon to the colorful island of Murano to get an inside peek into the world-famous glass-blowing factories of this island. Get a glass making demonstration from a master craftsman, and enjoy time to browse the factory showroom featuring finished works of art. Continue to Burano, the bustling island famous for its colorful houses and the hand-crafted lace work, true works of art made of lace that can be purchased at local shops or street stalls. During the break of about 35 minutes, you can explore the island on your own. Afterwards reach finally Torcello, the largest center in the Venetian Lagoon before the birth of the Republic of Venice, will be the last stop of this fascinating Venice boat tour. This mystical island combines intense spirituality with many examples of great historical and artistic importance, such as the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, the legendary Devil’s Bridge and Attila’s throne. Back to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Private Car, Minibus or Bus for Full Day Excursion • Private Boat Transfer from Tronchetto to St. Mark’s Square • Half Day Tour Guide in Venice (2h) • Private Boat Excursion to Venice Lagoon (Murano, Burano & Torcello) • Half Day Tour Escort in Venice Lagoon (3h) • Private Boat Transfer from St. Mark’s Square to Tronchetto | |
| Day 4 | SOUTHERN LAKE GARDA |
| Buffet Breakfast and departure. ✓ INCLUDED • Transfer OUT Hotel – Airport |
* The itinerary is on request and rates are subject to the availability of the hotels at the time of booking.
Prices are subject to change if travel occur during trade shows, bank holidays or special events and supplements may be applied.
Included Features
- Individual / FIT & Groups suggested Tour
- Accommodation at Ignas Tour’s Selected Hotels
- Transportation by Private Bus/Minibus/Car *
- Official Tour Guides during the City Tours *
- Entrance Tickets and Food & Wine Tastings *
* (according to the program – if mentioned)
Not Included
- City Taxes – to be paid on spot
- Extra Tips
- Extra Expenses
- Everything not listed under “INCLUDED”
Ignas Tour Hotel Collection
| BUDGET | STANDARD | DELUXE | PREMIUM | |||
| 3* Hotels • City Area | 3* Hotels • City Center | 4* Hotels • City Area | 4* Hotels • City Center | |||
| Day 1 | Lake Garda – South | Dolci Colli *** | Hotel Rivus *** | Hotel Garda **** | West Garda Hotel **** | or Similar |
| Day 2 | Lake Garda – South | Dolci Colli *** | Hotel Rivus *** | Hotel Garda **** | West Garda Hotel **** | or Similar |
| Day 3 | Lake Garda – South | Dolci Colli *** | Hotel Rivus *** | Hotel Garda **** | West Garda Hotel **** | or Similar |
| Day 4 | / | / | / | / | / |
Prices
| Unique Season | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 230,00 | € 245,00 | € 260,00 | € 480,00 | + € 60,00 | + € 50,00 | + € 120,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 245,00 | € 260,00 | € 275,00 | € 500,00 | + € 70,00 | + € 50,00 | + € 120,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 260,00 | € 275,00 | € 290,00 | € 520,00 | + € 80,00 | + € 60,00 | + € 145,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 275,00 | € 290,00 | € 315,00 | € 540,00 | + € 100,00 | + € 60,00 | + € 145,00 |
Rates are Commissionable to Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
Rates Per Person / Per Package in 1/2 DBL Room / BB
Upgrades & Supplements on the BASIS PACKAGE rates – Rates Per Person / Per Package
Free Of Charge 1/21 Paying Pax (1st in SGL, 2nd in ½ DBL)
(*) Suppl. HB & FB – 3-Course Menu(s) – Drinks are not included
** also available “without Transportation” option