Venice Express - Carnevale Edition (Departs Friday)

Step into a world of timeless tradition and vibrant festivity when you celebrate the original Mardi Gras in Venice with Army Outdoor Recreation!

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Feb 14 2026

Feb 14 2026

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Step into an exciting world of mystery and wonder in Venice, the birthplace of the world-famous Carnivale festivities. While the season begins in November, the real excitement climaxes on the weekend leading up to Fat Tuesday.

This is your adventure to design. With no tour guide to follow, you are free to explore this living museum at your own pace. Discover the masterful glass museums on Murano, glide down the Grand Canal in a gondola or water taxi, or hunt for treasures in the shops lining the Rialto Bridge.

Whatever your plans, the heart of the party is Saint Mark’s Square. Here, a whirlwind of Carnevale events unfolds throughout the season, building to a spectacular finale before the 40 days of Lent.

Celebrating Carnevale in Venice is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and Army Outdoor Recreation makes it effortless. Board our comfortable charter bus at your choice of Pulaski or Smith Barracks and prepare for an unforgettable adventure.

Early bird price, valid on or prior to Friday, January 30: $199 per person
On or after Saturday, January 31: $229 per person

Trip Includes: 

  • Round trip tour bus transportation to Venice
  • Boat shuttle from Tronchetto to St. Mark's Square

What to Bring:

  • Comfortable, weather appropriate shoes and clothing
  • Carnevale masks and costumes
  • Credit/Debit card or Euro
  • Military ID and Passport

Departure:

  • 8 p.m. on Friday, February 13 from Wagon Wheel Theater, Smith Barracks
  • 9 p.m. on Friday, February 13 from Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Barracks, bldg. 2905

Return: Sunday Morning

Registration Information

All reservations must be made through Army Outdoor Recreation or Webtrac. Sign up today by contacting either :

Army Outdoor Recreation, Kaiserslautern Community
Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905

Army Outdoor Recreation, Baumholder Community
Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8167

Cancellation Policy:

  • Cancellations requested 48 hours prior to trip departure will receive a 90% refund.
  • Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to departure will receive a 50% refund.
  • There is no refund for no-shows or cancellations made less than 12 hours prior to departure.
     
  • In the event that a customer cancellation results in a fee charged to Outdoor Recreation, regardless of the date of or reason for that cancellation, the total sum of those fees will be passed along to the customer.