The Venice Carnival is one of the most alluring and intriguing cultural events in Europe when the whole of the city is taken over by participants dressed in traditional costume earing distinctive masks. Always mysterious, the city takes on amazing atmosphere that has to be experienced to be appreciated. Our tour, based in Verona, also takes in one of the highlights of the Veneto region including Vicenza, Asolo and Bassano del Grappa and visit to Venice for the carnival.