Venice Carnival
2026

4 days/3 nights • Departing 12th of Feb 2026 • From 229€

What awaits you

Once a year, Venice transforms into a real-life movie set when Carnival takes over. You’ll glide down the canals, get lost in the maze of alleys, and dance under the lights like it’s the 1700s but with better playlists. From aperitivo hangouts to the wild parade, this weekend is all about good vibes.

Come live your best 2026 life with us at Venice Carnival. We’ll handle the boring stuff.
Just show up ready to make memories.

What you’ll
Love 🫶

Four days. One city that doesn’t sleep! From our signature costume party, aperitivo nights, and a city tour through Venice’s canals, this trip delivers nonstop WOW moments.

The Costume Party

Step into the spotlight at our exclusive Carnival bash. Masks, music, and a dance floor that goes until who-knows-when, it’s the highlight of the weekend.

Canal Adventures

Glide through Venice like a local on our guided city tour. Optional gondola rides, endless photo ops, and the chance to see the city from its most magical angle — the water.

Aperitivo Evenings

Start the night the Italian way: spritz in hand, surrounded by new friends. ESNcard holders even get their first drink free, cheers to that. 🍸

TRIP Highlights

We’ll kick things off in Mestre, your base just 20 minutes from Venice’s city center with an aperitivo night. From there, it’s either four days of all around Carnival energy.

By day, you’ll explore the city’s icons, St. Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge — or hop on optional adventures like a gondola ride or a trip to the colorful islands of Murano and Burano.

By night, dive into the magic of Carnival: masks, parties, and a Yes-Trips costume night that’s guaranteed to be legendary.

Itinerary
What’s Included
Optional Activities
Frequently Asked Questions

Day 1 – Arrive Mestre

Check-in

Meet your group & trip leader

Optional welcome aperitivo

Start your Carnival weekend with easy vibes and new faces. We’ll get you settled in Mestre and kick things off with a relaxed aperitivo to set the tone for the days ahead.
Optional aperitivo.🍸
Overnight Mestre. 🛌

Day 2 – Venice

Breakfast buffet

Guided Venice walking tour

Optional activities

Think canals, piazzas, and true hidden gems. Spend the afternoon exploring or adding an optional activity like a gondola ride or a Bacaro tour.
In the evening, meet up for our welcome party, a big night out in true Yes-Trips style.
Overnight Mestre. 🛌

Venice Carnival 2026 two women in red costumes

Day 3 – Carnival Day!

Breakfast buffet

Full Carnival experience

Yes-Trips Costume Party 🎭

Dive into Carnival: music, masks, confetti, and celebration everywhere you look. In the evening, it’s all about the Carnival party. The kind you’ll remember forever (and on your camera roll).
Overnight Mestre. 🛌

Day 4 – Departure Day

Breakfast buffet

Check-out

Free time

After breakfast, check out and enjoy some free time before you make your own way home.

Itinerary is flexible to make sure you have the best experience, there may be some small changes. Your full itinerary will be sent 2 weeks before your trip!

3 nights in a top-rated hostel in Mestre
Daily buffet breakfast
Welcome aperitivo (first drink free with ESNcard)
Venice city tour
Yes-Trips Leaders throughout the trip
Exclusive Carnival Costume Party access

International flights to/from Venice Italy
Airport transfers for arrival/departure into Venice to the accomodations
Personal travel insurance (recommended)
Meals when not specified
Visas if required
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Personal expenses and extra drinks

Cicchetto Tour (Venetian snacks experience)
Gondola Ride through the canals
Bacaro Tour (Venetian-style pub crawl)
Day trip to Murano & Burano islands

*A complete list of optional activities and prices will be communicated 2-weeks before departure, according to availability and service providers

Venice Carnival 2026

4 days / 3 nights from 229€
🗓️ 12th of February till the 15th, 2026

*Departure to be confirmed

If you’re planning your trip to venice, here’s some useful info!

Travel insurance is not required for our trips, but we do recommend having it for your own peace of mind and extra protection.

Our groups are always made of people from all over the world and we want to give the chance to everyone to join us, no matter what airport they depart from!

Recommendations of websites to buy cheap tickets:
Skyscanner
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Use these platforms to compare prices, but whenever possible, book directly on the airline’s website (e.g. TAP, Ryanair, EasyJet, Vueling) for easier changes and support if schedules shift.

Your trip starts in Mestre, the mainland area just outside Venice — easy to reach from any of the nearby airports.

Closest airports:

Venice Marco Polo (VCE): ~20 minutes to Mestre
Treviso Airport (TSF): ~40 minutes to Mestre

From Venice Marco Polo (VCE):

🚌 Bus: Take the ATVO or ACTV bus directly to Mestre Train Station — departs every 20–30 minutes, around €8.
🚕 Taxi: 20 minutes to Mestre (approx. €35–€45).
🚤 Water bus (Alilaguna): Scenic route straight to Venice’s main islands if you want to explore before check-in.

From Treviso (TSF):

🚌 Bus: The ATVO shuttle goes directly to Mestre Train Station (~€12, 40–50 minutes).

Once you’re in Mestre, your accommodation is just a short local bus ride or walk away. Yes-Trips leaders will share exact meeting points and times in your pre-departure info pack — easy.

Information accurate at time of publishing. Prices and schedules may change.

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Yes, of course! Everyone can join our trips.

Yes-Trips cannot be held responsible for any delays or cancellations that are caused by events that are beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of civil authority (strikes), acts of terrorism, civil commotion, demonstrations, eruptions etc.

In case you need to cancel your ticket, you can do it and get a full refund until 15th of October 2025 by sending an email to info@yes-trips.com with “cancellation Iceland trip” as the subject.

After this date, cancellation with refund is not possible, but you can always resell your ticket, and of course, we can help you out with that.