Venice Carnival

We offer an amazing gay / lesbian holiday to Venice, Italy - one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Venice, with its unique canal system and transport provided by vaporettos and boats, is absolutely unique, and a gorgeous venue for a classy gay / lesbian holiday with friends!

Venice is perhaps the most iconic and romantic place in the world, but what most people do not know is that Venice is also the home of magic, mystery and decadence.

At the end of February, the city of Venice hosts its annual carnival. For 11 days the crowds of tourists that flood the city are transformed into mysterious, beautiful and masked characters. Wine flows, music plays and everyone dances the night away. The labyrinthine alleys and enchanting canals lend a truly other-worldly feel to matters that has to be experienced to be believed.

It can be a mesmerising experience, and here at Adam and Steve Travel we pride ourselves in being the perfect guides for your experience.

The Hotel Rigel offers excellent value for money. Situated on the island of Lido, the Rigel is an ideal location for you to explore the city of Venice from. Water taxis are just a walk away, and run every ten minutes during the day. A weekend ticket costs under ten pounds, and it is the best way to travel. As it is a little further out from the centre, the Hotel Rigel also offers a more laid-back, 'native' experience of this beautiful region.

For those visitors wishing to really indulge themselves on this trip, we can also offer rooms at the magnificent Hotels Danieli and Rialto. If you are interested, please contact us for further information.

This enchanting and decadent break can be yours from as little as £399 per person, based on sharing a twin double bedded room. For those of you travelling alone the twin rooms are an ideal way to meet new people, but if you who want a little more privay, for an extra £88 you can stay in a single room. The price of the holiday includes flights, two nights accommodation, breakfast and one dinner at the hotel, and water taxi transfers to and from the airport.

All of Adam and Steve Travel tours are ATOL protected, which can give you real peace of mind when planning your holiday with us.

Tour Includes!

Friday: February 20, 2009

• BA 2582 07.50-11.00 Flight London Gatwick to Venice Marco Polo (Included)

• Fast water taxi transfer on arrival to the hotel (Included) Expected arrival around 11.45 hrs.

• 12.25 - Welcome drink at the hotel , change into your costumes if you wish (Included)

• Vaporetto transfer into old Venice, journey time 10 minutes. (Buy a week end ticket price not included approx £10)

• Free time ... or join us for an Orientation tour of St Marks square with visit to the famous Burano Glass blowing and lace factory.

• With the added opportunity for a Gondola serenade ride (Not included approx £40)

• Followed by: An evening meal at 1900 hrs "in optional Venetian style costumes" at Redentore Restaurant (Not included)

Saturday: February 21, 2009

• Breakfast at the hotel (Included)

• Day at leisure Grab some sale items from Venice fabulous shops. Shoes from £ 25.00

• 13:00 - Aperitif and lunch at the famous Jazz Bar at Rialto's. ( not included approx £20 )

• 19:00 Hotel dinner all in optional Venetian style costumes. (Included)

• From 22:00 meet at Piccolo Mondo Club for an evening of dance and a chance to meet the locals (not included approx £20)

Sunday: February 22, 2009

• Breakfast at the hotel. (Included)

• Day at leisure.

• Don't miss the final parade of Costumes in St Mark's Square.

• Departure from hotel at 17.00 with fast water taxi transfer to Venice Airport (Included)

• For flight: BA 2585 19.35-20.45 Venice Marco Polo to London Gatwick (Included)

• The services of your Tour reps Adam and Steve (Included)

Venice Hotels Selection

For a romantic and fun city break, Venice's charm won't fail you as it has it been attracting Gay visitors for centuries. Our hotels is set amongst the labyrinth of canals and bridges of the Lido which makes it a wonderful place for you to enjoy your stay.

Hotel Rigel - from £369

Situated on the Lido,in one of the most important islands of Venice. The hotel is at walking distance from the Public Boat Services, running every ten minutes during the day and every half or hour during the night, connecting Lido with a 12/15 minutes sail to St.Mark's.

The hotel has been recently renovated and counts a total of 42 rooms on three floors connected by lift. Rooms are furnished with taste in modern style, luminous, some with balcony all with bathroom, shower, air conditioned, telephone with direct outside line, TV satellite. The Hotel offers to all Clients morning breakfast.

Hotel Rialto from £809

Superbly located on the banks of the Grand Canal overlooking the Rialto Bridge, this hotel is just a ten minute walk from St Marks Square.

The comfortable rooms are decorated in a traditional Venetian style and the terrace restaurant and bar offer delightful views over the busy life of the Grand Canal.

Hotel Danieli from £1659

The Hotel Danieli is a masterfully restored palace synonymous with the splendor and romance of Venice, just steps away from Piazza San Marco, its Basilica, as well as legendary sites such as the Doge s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.

The main building is the original 14th century palace of Doge Dandolo s family, a Venetian gothic landmark lavishly appointed with pink marble, stained glass, ceilings decorated with gold leaf, Murano glass chandeliers, and antiques. These glorious interiors are rivaled only by the captivating panoramic views from our rooftop restaurant, Restaurant Terrazza Danieli. Named to Condé Nast Traveler s 2005 Gold List Reserve and 2001 Readers Choice Awards List, the Hotel Danieli has been the luxury hotel preferred by discerning visitors to Venice for generations.