Venice, Carnival Sets Sail | Voyage On Demand

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Created: Sunday, November 8, 2026 - Departure: Friday, February 5, 2027

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What if Venice Carnival took you out onto the lagoon? Amid mysterious masks, magnificent palazzos and a festive atmosphere, experience the Floating City differently: two nights in a historic 17th-century Venetian palace and an unforgettable Carnival experience aboard a traditional-style galleon.

Your address: NH Collection Venezia Grand Hotel Palazzo dei Dogi 5*, an elegant historic palace in the heart of Cannaregio, with a secluded botanical garden and its own private landing stage.
Your experience: Venice Carnival aboard a Venetian Galleon, step aboard for a festive experience on the lagoon and discover the magic of Carnival from a different perspective.
The VOD touch: Your dedicated Travel Partner helps you personalise your journey and supports you before and throughout your stay.

The Spirit of the Journey

Venice is a city like no other: a labyrinth of canals, marble palaces, and hidden courtyards floating on the Adriatic. Built on more than 100 small islands, it has no roads—only waterways and narrow alleys that suddenly open onto breathtaking piazzas. At its heart lies St. Mark’s Square, framed by the dazzling Basilica di San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, and the iconic Campanile. From here, you can wander under arcades lined with cafés and listen to live orchestras as the sun sets over the lagoon. The Grand Canal is Venice’s main thoroughfare, curving through the city like a glittering highway of water. Riding a vaporetto (water bus) offers a front-row view of Gothic and Renaissance palaces, their facades reflected in the rippling surface. For a more intimate experience, slip into one of the smaller canals on a gondola and glide beneath low stone bridges, passing quiet neighborhoods where laundry hangs over the water and church bells echo between the walls. Beyond the famous sights, Venice rewards slow exploration. Lose yourself in the districts of Cannaregio and Dorsoduro, where local bacari (wine bars) serve cicchetti—small Venetian tapas—alongside spritz and local wines. Cross the Rialto Bridge to visit its bustling market, where fishmongers and fruit vendors supply the city’s kitchens, and artisans sell Murano glass and traditional masks. Each sestiere (district) has its own character, from elegant San Marco to the more bohemian, artsy feel of Dorsoduro. Venice also makes an ideal base for exploring the lagoon islands. Take a short boat ride to Murano, famous for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition, where you can watch master glassblowers at work. Continue to Burano, a photographer’s dream with its brightly painted houses and lace workshops, and then on to Torcello, a peaceful island with ancient churches and a rare sense of quiet. Whether you come for art, history, or romance, Venice offers a dreamlike atmosphere that lingers long after you leave.

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05 Feb

Your Stay

2 Nights

NH Collection Venezia Grand Hotel Palazzo dei Dogi

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NH Collection Venezia Grand Hotel Palazzo dei Dogi

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Venezia - to 0.8 miles from the centerWITH BREAKFASTFondamenta Madonna Dell'Orto, 3500, Venezia 30121

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The 5* NH Collection Venezia Grand Hotel Palazzo dei Dogi is located in the calm residential quarter of Sestiere Cannaregio, Venice. The hotel has close proximity to local artisanal shops and transport links, with access to a private pier with views of the island of Murano. The hotel is close to Venice's local attractions, such as the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. It offers 64 classic rooms with a range of suites to choose from. Complimentary Wi-Fi is included as standard. Guests can enjoy local and traditional Italian cuisine with a menu of gourmet dishes and Italian truffles served in the hotel's restaurant Il Giardino Segreto. The hotel's La Voga Bar offers lighter dishes with a range of paired drinks. Business events and wedding receptions can be held in the hotel's well-equipped events spaces, with capacity of up to 100 guests. An on-site event planner is also available to help organize any event.

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06 Feb

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