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"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you both for the superb organization of this event.
The Hotel was wonderful and all the planned events including the Spectacular Doge Ball went like clockwork. I will certainly go again!"
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Il Ballo Del Doge Masked Ball at Venice Carnival
HIGHLIGHTS: Attend Il Ballo del Doge, one of Italy's most prestigious events and voted into one of the top 10 things to do in a lifetime. Costume hire, Michelin star dinner and concert with cocktail also included. Stay at the elegant Metropole hotel.
We help make the most of your trip to the Venice Carnival by looking after all the details of costume rental, sizing and fitting allowing you to get straight into enjoying a weekend of pure magic and of course the Masked Ball!
View some highlights from last year's ball by clicking on the arrow on the first picture below
The top 5 photos below are copyrighted by Il Ballo del Doge.
Enter the Amazing Fantasy World of Il Ballo Del Doge
DAY 1: 16 February 2012
Fly to Venice. Michelin Star dinner
After arrival transfer to your hotel by boat to start your Venetian Carnival short break.
This evening enjoy a 5 course tasting menu at the 2 star Michelin Met restaurant in your hotel. Chef Corrado Fasolato is the most celebrated chef in Venice who masterfully translates his deep passion into stunning colourful dishes combining the best local produce with flavours designed to strike the palette.
This evening enjoy a 5 course tasting menu at the 2 star Michelin Met restaurant in your hotel. Chef Corrado Fasolato is the most celebrated chef in Venice who masterfully translates his deep passion into stunning colourful dishes combining the best local produce with flavours designed to strike the palette.
DAY 2: 17 February 2012
Day at Leisure. Costume Fitting. Evening concert in Casa Rezzonico
This mornings costume fitting will take place at an Atelier. You will have pre-selected your costume preferences before arrival and the fitting is to ensure it is comfortable and fits well. Antonia Sautter is Venice's leading Atelier and many of the costumes are truly spectacular pieces of art.
Without doubt one of the highlights of this trip is promenading through the alleyways of Venice in your historical costume during the Venice Carnival.
You will be delighted at how fantastic you feel in these stunning costumes, and amazed at how many people want to take photos of you! This is a really special couple of hours and an experience of a lifetime.
From personal experience we would recommend you stop for lunch and savour the moment with a glass of wine overlooking the Grand Canal.
This evening attend a concert with cocktail in the beautiful ballroom of the Ca Rezzonico museum. This is a fantastic event with a chamber orchestra playing Mozart followed by a cocktail. This is not a costumed event
Without doubt one of the highlights of this trip is promenading through the alleyways of Venice in your historical costume during the Venice Carnival.
You will be delighted at how fantastic you feel in these stunning costumes, and amazed at how many people want to take photos of you! This is a really special couple of hours and an experience of a lifetime.
From personal experience we would recommend you stop for lunch and savour the moment with a glass of wine overlooking the Grand Canal.
This evening attend a concert with cocktail in the beautiful ballroom of the Ca Rezzonico museum. This is a fantastic event with a chamber orchestra playing Mozart followed by a cocktail. This is not a costumed event
DAY 3: 18 February 2012
Attend World Famous Il Ballo del Doge.
You have another morning to promenade around Venice in your costumes.
This evening attend the World Famous Il Ballo del Doge, the most exclusive masked ball at Venice Carnival 2012. The Ballo del Doges brings together a cosmopolitan celebrity audience from around the world. Arrive by boat on the Grand Canal and feel the sense of anticipation rise! From the moment of your approach to the sumptuous Palazzo Pisani Moretta on the Grand Canal, your imagination will soar. Upon your arrival on the doorstep, you will be welcomed into a fairy-tale world of dancers, singers, jesters, musicians, acrobats, fire-eaters.
Waiters in livery will serve you a sumptuous dinner, where wine will flow and dancing continues until the small hours of the morning. A true re-creation of an 18th Century Venetian party. Water transfers will be booked so you can enjoy your arrival and departure from the Palace where the Ball is held in style and comfort.
The theme for the 2012 ball is 'Queensessence' and is dedicated to all Women who are Queens at heart and all those Men who know how to treasure them.
This evening attend the World Famous Il Ballo del Doge, the most exclusive masked ball at Venice Carnival 2012. The Ballo del Doges brings together a cosmopolitan celebrity audience from around the world. Arrive by boat on the Grand Canal and feel the sense of anticipation rise! From the moment of your approach to the sumptuous Palazzo Pisani Moretta on the Grand Canal, your imagination will soar. Upon your arrival on the doorstep, you will be welcomed into a fairy-tale world of dancers, singers, jesters, musicians, acrobats, fire-eaters.
Waiters in livery will serve you a sumptuous dinner, where wine will flow and dancing continues until the small hours of the morning. A true re-creation of an 18th Century Venetian party. Water transfers will be booked so you can enjoy your arrival and departure from the Palace where the Ball is held in style and comfort.
The theme for the 2012 ball is 'Queensessence' and is dedicated to all Women who are Queens at heart and all those Men who know how to treasure them.
DAY 4: 19 February 2012
Airport Transfer to finish your Venice Carnival Break.
Morning at leisure to recover from the Venetian Ball prior to boat transfer to the airport after your romantic break away at the Venice Carnival.
Please see "Download detailed itinerary" below for some ideas of what to do in Venice in your free time and for suggestions as to where to eat.
Please see "Download detailed itinerary" below for some ideas of what to do in Venice in your free time and for suggestions as to where to eat.
Make an enquiry
Call 01722 744695
Price per person: From £2,800
Includes Flights,3 nights Accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Metropole, Activities, Transfers, Il Ballo Del Doge Ball tickets, Costume Hire for whole break, Michelin star tasting menu.
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