We are 4 adults arriving Venice on Feb 17th by plane from Paris for only 2 days. Please offer some suggestions to experience Carnivale for the first time.
Posted by
In the Mountains, USA
689 posts
Take warm, waterproof clothes!
I have always wanted to ge there for Carnivale - someday I will.
Enjoy it fully!
Posted by
Watertown, MA
118 posts
Hi Joe
I went to Carnevale in 2006, had a great time. Here's the official programme to get some ideas of what is available to do and see
http://www.carnevale.venezia.it/
My husband and I had a wonderful time wandering around in the various campos, drinking vin brule (hot spiced wine) and eating pastries called fritelles
we didn't dress up but many people wandered the streets wearing masks, there are lots of places to buy them
enjoy!
Posted by
OP
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
18 posts
Thanks ladies, I'm sure it will be cold but after a few drinks we should be fine. I was just looking for some suggestions from someone who has been there. We arrive late the 17th and leave early the 19th, so really we have one solid day to experience the festivities.
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15784 posts
Joe,
Do post a report when you get back, for the rest of us. This is on my short list for 2010 :-)
Posted by
USA
104 posts
From what I've read - no experience
A place to stay then can be hard to find since alot of people are in the city for the fest.