Carnival of Venice: Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast

Cruise overview

Leave the crowds behind and experience Italy and the Adriatic from a different perspective on this unique off-season voyage. Overnighting in the heart of Venice during Carnival reveals a side of the city that daytime visitors never see, when the maze of bridges and canals glows softly under lantern light and masked Venetians drift through the night in quiet celebration. Staying after dark lets you feel the true soul of Carnevale—intimate, theatrical, and irresistibly romantic—an experience that lingers long after you leave. See popular attractions like the Sistine Chapel, St. Mark’s Square, and Pompeii with fewer people, giving you time to absorb the talent of Michelangelo, the ravishing beauty of Venice, and the tragedy of Pompeii. You’ll find more intimate and meaningful experiences everywhere you go as locals take the place of visitors. Walk the legendary walls of Dubrovnik’s Old Town and take your time looking over the red roofs of the medieval city during an overnight stay. Hike in tranquil Dalmatian parks, dine in family homes in small villages, and learn to cook authentic pizza in a Sicilian kitchen.