The Grand Ball of the Mascheranda

The most magical night of the Venetian Carnival, this spectacular event takes place by candlelight in the stunning Pisani Moretta Palace overlooking the Grand Canal. The palace is a jewel in the heart of the city and the inside is covered with beautiful eighteenth century frescos.

You will be very welcome guests at the fifteenth edition of this prestigious Masked Ball the "Mascheranda".

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• Dandolo Palace (Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal), 8.30 pm.
  In the magnificent hall of the Ridotto, the heart of the Carnival in the 18th Century, a Gala evening to introduce our guests to the magic historical Venetian culture. After the welcome cocktail a special version of the international music show "Carnival Dream" will be performed, followed by Dinner with music and entertainment and the Ball with minuets, rondo, waltzes, led by dance.

**Dress code: costume.
*Cost: 450,00 € p.p.

• Diner dansant "Le menuet" - Hotel Danieli 9.00 pm
  A Dinner in the Hotel Danieli, the most exclusive Hotel in Venice, located just a few steps from Piazza San Marco. A Master of Dance and a baroque ensemble will involve the guests in dancing minuets, rondo and other group dances, during and after the dinner .

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 250,00 € p.p.

• Hot Chocolate In Costume - Gran Caffè Lavena, San Marco Square, h. 4.00 pm
  "Hot chocolate" with cakes and sweets in an elegant café in the "Piazza", the Venetian Carnival time tradition since the18th Century.

* *Dress code: costume.
*Cost: 50,00 € p.p.

• Along The Canals In A Gondola - Meeting point at San Marco - calle Vallaresso h 7.00 pm (just in front the Harry's Bar) -
  An enchanting 30 minute gondola tour in costume ending with a dinner in one of the best Venetian restaurants: the "Do Forni''. A classical way to celebrate Carnival, spending an evening with friends and meeting new ones, in the lively atmosphere created by our artists.

**Dress code: costume.
*Cost: 220,00 € p.p.

• Ballo Tiepolo - Pisani Moretta Palace, h 8.30 pm -
  A special and even richer edition of the official and most glamorous Ball of the Carnival of Venice. Enter the magic world of the Venetian 18th Century. In the candle-lit setting of palazzo Pisani-Moretta, overlooking the Canal Grande and frescoed by Giovanbattista Tiepolo, mime artists, singers and special performers will entertain the guests during the cocktail and the superb Dinner. Two orchestras will play to accompany your dances 'till early morning.

**Dress code: historical costume.
*Cost: 490,00 € p.p.

• Diner Dansante "Le Menuet" - Hotel Danieli, h 9.00 pm -
  A Dinner in the Hotel Danieli, the most exclusive Hotel in Venice, located just a few steps from Piazza S. Marco. A Master of Dance and a baroque ensemble will involve the guests in dancing minuets, rondo and other group dances, during and after the dinner .

* Cost: 250,00 € p.p.
** Dress code: costume

• Baroque Music Concert and Cocktail, Scuola Grande dei Carmini , 11.00 am - Late morning with a classical baroque Venetian music performed by the ensemble "L'Offerta Musicale", just in the magnificent XVI° Century palace of the Scuola Grande dei Carmini. A cocktail after the concert in the magnificent hall frescoed by Gian Battista Tiepolo. This is the best way to start the most "crazy day" of the Carnival.
  

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 90,00 € p.p.

• Along The Canals In A Gondola - Meeting point at San Marco - Calle Vallaresso h 7.00 pm (just in front the Harry's Bar) -
  An enchanting 30 minute gondola tour in costume ending with a dinner in one of the best Venetian restaurants: the "Antico Pignolo". A classical way to celebrate Carnival, spending an evening with friends and meeting new ones, in the lively atmosphere created by our artists.

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 220,00 € p.p.

• Carnival Dream - Dandolo Palace (Hotel Monaco & Gran Canal), 8.30 pm -
  In the magnificent hall of the Ridotto, the heart of the Carnival in the 18th Century, a Gala evening to introduce our guests in the magic historical Venetian culture. After the welcome cocktail a special version of the international music show "Carnival Dream" will be performed, followed by Dinner with music and entertainment and the Ball with minuets, rondo, waltzes, led by dance masters.

**Dress code: costume.
*Cost: 450,00 € p.p.

• The Grand Ball of the Mascheranda - 8.00 pm

  The most magical night of the Venetian Carnival, this spectacular event takes place by candlelight in the stunning Pisani Moretta Palace overlooking the Grand Canal. The palace is a jewel in the heart of the city and the inside is covered with beautiful eighteenth century frescos.

  You will be very welcome guests at the fifteenth edition of this prestigious Masked Ball the "Mascheranda".

  The atmosphere is of 17th century Venice with a set like 'Pierrot and the Moon' and animations from the Commedia dell'Arte. The guests will be welcomed by a 'Misterioso' aperitif.

  The Traditional Gala Dinner will be served in the Tiepolo frescoed rooms, illuminated by hundreds of candles, with a quartet of live musicians, dancers, actors from the Commedia dell'Arte, Casanova and various others.

  As part of the after dinner entertainment there will be the election of Casanova 2010 and spectacles such as, 'The School of Ancient Dances', 'The Corner of Astrology', 'Casanova's Boudoir', 'The Carousel of Eros' and also a DJ who will play until the early hours.

  For the entire evening there will be an Open Bar and a surprise from the chef at the end
  This is sure to be the most enchanting event you have ever attended!
  The palace enjoys a water entrance so it is possible to arrive on foot, by water taxi or by gondola.

*Cost: 600,00 € per person (Price includes costume hire through a well known atelier).

• Diner Dansante "Le Menuet" - Hotel Danieli, h 9.00 pm -
  A Dinner in the Hotel Danieli, the most exclusive Hotel in Venice, located just a few steps from Piazza San Marco. A Master of Dance and a baroque ensemble will involve the guests in dancing minuets, rondo and other group dances, during and after the dinner .

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 250,00 € p.p.

• Hot Chocolate In Costume - Gran Caffè Lavena, San Marco Square, h. 4.00 pm -
  "Hot chocolate" with cakes and sweets in an elegant cafè in the "Piazza", the Venetian Carnival time tradition since the 18th Century.

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 50,00 € p.p.

• Along The Canals In A Gondola - Meeting point at San Marco - Calle Vallaresso h 7.00 pm (just in front the Harry's Bar) -
  An enchanting 30 minute gondola tour in costume ending with a dinner in one of the best Venetian restaurants: the "Antico Pignolo". A classical way to celebrate Carnival, spending an evening with friends and meeting new ones, in the lively atmosphere created by our artists.

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 220,00 € p.p.

• Venezia Romantica - Hotel Danieli, h 9.00 pm -
  The hotel Danieli, synonymous with the splendour and romance of Venice has for generations been the preferred hotel of discerning visitor to Venice, the favourite town of the Romantic artists in the 19th Century. Like them you will be received in a luxurious way by singers, dancers, actors, and a classical orchestra. Enjoy a top quality dinner, the like of which you can only find here, before enjoying a Ball with waltzes and group dances led by Dance masters.

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 450,00 € p.p.