European Carnival Breaks by coach from only £399 per person!

Carnival Breaks

£60 per couple OFF European Carnival Breaks in France and Italy

A fantastic new coach holiday to Europe this February with Shearings Holidays!

The time honoured tradition of Carnival has been celebrated throughout Europe since the Middle Ages, a time for fun and frolics and a final fling before the abstinence of Lent.

Our recently launched Carnival Breaks by coach to Venice and Viareggio in Italy or Menton and Nice on the Cote d'Azur allow you to get right to the heart of the carnival with our included excursions to the carnival parades, firework displays and walks through the atmospheric squares and streets close to the main processions.

For a limited time, we are giving you a saving of £60 per couple or £30 per person off our Carnival Breaks in February 2009.

What's included on your Carnival Break holiday?

  • Modern fleet of coaches with great legroom and convienent pick-up points
  • Excellent standard of accommodation, including dinner, room & breakfast
  • Included excursions to the carnivals and local places of interest
  • En-suite rooms with colour TV
  • Complete luggage handling service
  • Special Requests can be booked in advance

£60 per couple off the Venice Carnival! Prices from only £439 per person

The time honoured tradition of Carnival has been celebrated throughout Europe since the Middle Ages, a time for fun and frolics, a final fling before the abstinence of Lent. Enjoy wandering through the atmospheric “calli” and “campielli” Venitian streets and small squares, which come to life with carnival festivities.

Holiday InfoHolidayDurationDateWasNowSave per personDiscount ExpiresBook
Holiday InfoVenice Carnival9 days14/02/2009£469£439SAVE £30p.p30/07/2008Book
Holiday InfoVenice Carnival9 days21/02/2009£479£449SAVE £30p.p30/07/2008Book

£60 per couple off the Viareggio Carnival! Only £399 per person

One of the most renowned Carnival celebrations in Europe, Viareggio is famed worldwide for its spectacular floats and puppets. The colourful parades pass through the streets on set days throughout the Carnival period, and the streets are a hive of activity.

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Holiday InfoViareggio Carnival9 days21/02/2009£429£399SAVE £30p.p30/07/2008Book

£60 per couple off the Menton Lemon Festival & Nice Carnival. Only £409 per person

The Cote D’Azur really comes to life at carnival time – the streets are filled with music, dancing, parades, and wonderful costumes. Watch the Nice carnival procession from reserved seats in the grandstands, and see the vivid colours of the Lemon Festival in Menton.

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Holiday InfoMenton Lemon Festival & Nice Carnival9 days21/02/2009£449£409SAVE £30p.p30/07/2008Book


All holidays subject to availability and prices may change. Prices are per person based on two sharing and discounts are valid for a limited period only. Brochure price refers to Explore Europe Oct 08-May 09