Don a mask for some mystery and magic! Join the Italians and Topdeck at the oldest and most celebrated "Masked" Festival of them all in Feburary.

What's it all about?

• The Carnival began in the 12th century and is the highlight of Venice's year.
• St Mark's Square, the theatres and the famous campi burst into life with musical, theatrical, acrobatic and dance performances.
• Glamorous masks add to the magical and mysterious atmosphere.
• The Carnival is a two-week series of processions, masquerades, traditional ceremonies, music and all-round festivities among the canals, squares and palaces of Venice.
• The Carnival is one of the most celebrated and fascinating events in Europe.
• The whole city is filled with musicians, acrobats, theatre troupes and revelers from all over the world.
• There are dozens of masked balls, brunches in period costume and gala dinners to attend.