Ferrari’s exclusive driving events are renowned for their picturesque locations and stunning road routes, but the latest Ferrari Cavalcade in Venice truly raised the bar. Bringing together a diverse array of Prancing Horses and their owners, the event unfolded in Italy’s most romantic city, Venice.
A glittering parade of 124 Ferrari cars, featuring 21 examples of the 812 Competizione A and two unique one-offs – the SP-8 and the SP-38 – converged at the Port of Venice for a dazzling display on Sunday before the four-day driving program commenced.
Hosted at Venice’s luxurious St Regis Hotel, the first day began with clients being ferried by water shuttles from the hotel to the Port of Venice, where they met their cars for an early morning start.
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The convoy set off into the heart of Northern Italy, with the first stop at the scenic Dolomite Mountain range at Passo D’Aune at Alpina 1954. From there, they headed north to the charming town of Agordo for a lunch break at the exclusive PalaLuxottica. The journey continued southwards through the wine-making region of Borgo Luce, before looping back to Venice, covering an intense but exhilarating 390 kilometers.
After a relaxing morning on the second day, the cars left the Port of Venice and headed south, stopping at the impressive Abbazia di Pomposa. The route then led west to the beautiful Renaissance town of Ferrara for lunch. The afternoon drive took the participants through the character-rich town of Rovigo, culminating with a return to Venice.
Wednesday saw the Cavalcade traveling west to the cosmopolitan city of Vicenza and onwards to Bassano de Grappa. A quick drive southeast brought the procession to the Aeroporto di Istrana and the 51st Military Airforce Base, before returning to Venice for a red and black-themed dinner at the historic Arsenale Di Venezia.
The final day began with a leisurely breakfast, followed by a delightful drive into the verdant countryside of Lower Padua. Covering just 190 kilometers, the route took the Cavalcade to Padova, where the Ferraris lined up in the city center, offering Ferrari fans and onlookers a spectacular view of the collection. A short drive back to the Port of Venice concluded the driving segment, allowing guests the rest of the afternoon to explore Venice’s stunning marble palaces, charming squares, and scenic canals.
The event concluded with a black-tie gala dinner, featuring a charity auction to support a new educational project in Maranello with global ambitions and an initiative by Save the Children in the Venetian area to combat educational poverty. The following day, the Prancing Horses and their owners bid their final farewells and departed Venice, taking with them unforgettable memories of Northern Italy’s magnificent roads, breathtaking vistas, and exquisite cuisine.
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