"Carnevale di Venezia" 2024

      Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

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      5 reviews
      Feb 8 - 13, 2024
      Group size: 6 - 18
      "Carnevale di Venezia" 2024
      Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

      5 reviews

      $NaN
      Feb 8 - 13, 2024
      Group size: 6 - 18

      About this trip

       A grand venetian party of fairy tales and fantasies.  Join Audrey for an amazing week of color, mystery and artistic fun.


      Arrival and Departure airport: Venice is Marco Polo Airport (VCE)


      The final weekend of Venice Carnival is said to be the best time to attend. So, from Fat Thursday Feb 8 – the Thursday before Ash Wednesday Feb 14 (Giovedì Grasso) until Shrove Tuesday Feb 13 (Martedì Grasso), is when the best events occur. It is also the busiest time to be in Venice for Carnival. 


      Venice Carnival is one of the oldest carnivals in the world, in fact the first documented mention was back in 1094. Carnival was a Catholic tradition, a period of feasting, excess and extravagant celebration before the start of Lent, which is 40 days of fasting and sacrifice in the lead up to Easter.

      Your Organizer


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      Travels with Audrey
      5 reviews
      Audrey is the owner of Travels with Audrey, a boutique family tour company, working with families, couples or a group of friends who wish to experience the best of Italy, France and Spain, often found beyond the beaten path. Like traveling with a friend away from home.

      Reviews

      AM
      Three friends and I joined Audrey on this trip and had a wonderful time. The trip was incredibly well organized, fun, and stress-free. Compared to other group tours I've been on, this one was top notch in every way. We were consistently impressed with the quality of hotels, guides, activities, restaurants, and food/wine recommendations. One of the best aspects of the trip was just spending time with Audrey. Always a font of knowledge, upbeat, smiling and a joy to be around! Highly recommend Travels With Audrey. If you have an opportunity to take a trip with her, or to have her arrange your trip, just do it!
      By Amy M for Jewels of Andalucia & Madrid on 19 Oct, 2022
      Thank you so much Amy for joining my small group tour, and I am so happy that you had a wonderful time.
      By Travels with Audrey on 19 Oct, 2022
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      What an amazing trip! Thanks Audrey! The itinerary was well planned with great hotels and guides. Audrey was really helpful with restaurant and shopping recommendations. Plenty of free time to explore on our own as well. Great trip!
      By Shonalie L for Jewels of Andalucia & Madrid on 17 Oct, 2022
      Thank you Shonalie :)
      By Travels with Audrey on 19 Oct, 2022
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      My family of 4 greatly enjoyed Paris and Provence. Audrey is an outstandig travel facilitator. Her personal attention to details and adjusting iteneries to meet our needs was really helpful. From planning to leading us throughout the trip we had just the right amount of activity, relaxing time, group time, and alone time. Her lifetime of experience and in-depth knowledge of the area was such a bonus. Can't recommend highly enough the value she provides. Looking forward to traveling with Audrey again!
      By Kelly M for La Joie de Vivre, Paris & Provence on 25 Jun, 2022
      Thank you so much Kelly for the review. I look forward to seeing you on a future trip.
      By Travels with Audrey on 25 Jun, 2022
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      Our small group of eight saw Paris and Provence in 10 days with each day full of adventure and new experiences to our senses. This was our second trip using Audrey as our traveling guide. Our first trip was to Italy and with our 12 year old son. We did not hesitate to sign up for Audrey's trip to France when we received the information. Audrey removes the learning curve of travel. She is not just a guide, but becomes a friend who advocates for her guests. Audrey speaks 5 languages and has much knowledge about the places she takes her guests. When you travel with Audrey ALL logistics are taken care of. She is very detailed oriented and ensures that each guest is comfortable. Her trips are smooth and seamless. Tickets for museums and other events are purchased in advance and Audrey's group is ushered in; not waiting in long lines. Our seats on the train from Paris to Provence was in business class; roomy, quiet and comfortable. In Provence we traveled in comfortable luxury vans with the same drivers, visiting different villages who also added to the trip. Audrey hires expert tour guides (historians) for museums and villages who enrich your experience and bring history back to life. In France, we visited some main attractions, but then dove deep off the beaten path to feel the pulse of daily life in quaint villages. I liked it that in Provence we stayed in one Inn as our base camp and then drove to different villages from there. It was a comfort to have such a beautiful Inn to call our home for seven days while in Provence, where each guest had their own veranda. We enjoyed ancient Roman ruins, places where Van Gogh lived, open air markets, medieval castles, and a day on the Mediterranean in a boat swimming and exploring the Calanques. We learned about french wines and olive oils. We visited a beautiful lavender store where we learned about the different lavenders. In Paris we visited the Louvre Museum with an expert guide and historian. Audrey knows how to put a trip together, she advocates for her guests, and is tuned into each guest to make sure everyone is comfortable. We are looking forward to doing more trips with Audrey.
      By Kenneth M for La Joie de Vivre, Paris & Provence on 23 Jun, 2022
      Thank you so much Ken and Lesia for your review of your trip to France. I look forward to seeing you in the future.
      By Travels with Audrey on 25 Jun, 2022
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      This was our second trip with Audrey and once again, the service she provides is top-notch. Her itineraries are a blend of must-see attractions and unique, off-the-beaten path experiences, with unplanned time for you to explore on your own. Audrey takes care of every detail (hotels, transportation, local guides, tickets to attractions) so you can focus on enjoying your time abroad. She chooses hotels, restaurants, and experiences that are charming, upscale and authentic. She’s also sensitive to the needs of her guests, going the extra mile for special occasions, and offering to help make reservations or arrangements outside of planned activities. Fluent in multiple languages, she has solid cultural knowledge of many European countries, and chooses excellent local guides who provide deeper context and history. We love traveling with Audrey, and can’t wait for our next trip with her!
      By Tara C for La Joie de Vivre, Paris & Provence on 19 Jun, 2022
      Tara, thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience with me in France. I so enjoyed seeing you both again, and I really look forward to seeing you on another trip with me in the future.
      By Travels with Audrey on 19 Jun, 2022
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