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Discover the magic of Northern Italy with our Dolomites Summer Experience—a breathtaking journey into the UNESCO-protected Trentino region.
June 19, 2027- July 1, 2027
The tour operator for this trip is Group Travel Simplicity- the same tour operator who organized the Tuscany trips in 2026, which were wonderful! They truly are the Italy experts.
Trip Pricing:
30-35: $5,200 Double
$6,774 Single
24-29: $5,344 Double
$6,950 Single
Air not included
Trip Overview:
11 nights in the Dolomites Region, we will be accompanied by a private local guide for the duration of the trip.
June 19: Travel Day to Venice.
June 20: Arrival in Venice, transfer to hotel in Cortina, welcome dinner.
June 21: Excursion to the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Traditional Lunch at a mountain hut. Afternoon trekking around Lake Misurina with a local nature guide. Lunch with a traditional 3-course menu at a mountain hut. Hiking around Lake Misurina with a local nature guide.
June 22: Excursion to Lago di Braies, sweet break with cappuccino and homemade dessert, hiking around the Lake, Lunch and transfer to Ortisei. Private coach transfer from Cortina to Ortisei with stop at Lago di Braies. Stop for a sweet break at a local bistro, cappuccino and typical homemade dessert. Hiking around the lake with the tour leader. Walk around Ortisei with guide. Lunch at a restaurant/trattoria with a traditional 3-course menu, Dinner at the hotel with a 3-course menu with south Tyrolean specialties.
June 23: Excursion to Seceda with lunch at a mountain hut and afternoon to Sella Pass with stop at a local mountain hut for Aperitif and Dinner.
Cable car from Ortisei to Seceda and back. Lunch with a traditional 3-course menu at a mountain hut, private coach for your excursion to Sella Pass.
Aperitif at sunset and 2-course dinner at a local restaurant.
June 24: Excursion to Bressanone with tasting and visit at Abbazia di Novacella. Full Day private coach for Bressanone and Abbazia di Novacella.
2-hours English speaking guide for Bressanone.
Visit to the abbey church, the cloister, the museum, and the famous library hall, the guide will also tell everything about the 900-year history of Novacella.
Continue with a tour of the vineyards, discover the centuries-old winemaking tradition of the Abbey of Novacella and taste their wines.
June 25: Excursion to Alpe di Siusi with Lunch at a mountain hut with panoramic view. Dinner. Full Day private coach for the excursion to Alpe di Siusi.
Cable car from Siusi to the Alpe and back.
Lunch with a 2-course menu at a mountain hut with a panoramic view, water and coffee.
Dinner at the hotel with a 3-course menu with south Tyrolean specialties.
June 26: Transfer from Ortisei to Madonna di Campiglio with stop in Appiano on the Wine route for wine tasting. Dinner (change of hotel) Private coach transfer from Ortisei to Madonna di Campiglio with stop in Appiano at a winery for wine tasting. Visit to a winery and taste their wines accompanied by local snacks. Dinner with a 3-course menu at the hotel.
June 27: Cable car to Spinale, hiking from Rifugio Spinale to Rifugio Graffer, Lunch and return with the cable car. Walk from hotel to Spinale cable car (900mt / 0.5 miles). Cable car from Campiglio to Spinale. Hiking from Rifugio Spinale to Rifugio Graffer (4km / 2.5 miles) Lunch with a 3-course menu at Rifigio Graffer (or similar) with homemade products, water, ¼ wine and coffee.
Cable car from Grostè to Campiglio, Private coach from Grostè cable car to your hotel.
Dinner with a 3-course menu at the hotel.
June 28: Excursion to Cascate della Vallesinella. Aperitif and Dinner in Campiglio. Full Day private coach for Cascate della Vallesinella. Aperitif at a local bar in Campiglio center. Dinner at a local restaurant in Campiglio center, 3-course menu.
June 29: Transfer to Lake Garda south area with stop in Garda, ferry ride to Lazise and Lunch. Private coach transfer from Campiglio to Lake Garda south with stop in Garda. Ferry ride from Garda to Lazise. Lunch at a restaurant in Lazise with panoramic view on the Lake.
June 30: Day at leisure in Lake Garda. Take some time to explore on your own, do some last minute shopping, etc.
July 1: Private Coach to Venice airport; travel home
**Final itinerary subject to (minor) changes
Trip Leader: Ellen Parda - ellenparda@yahoo.com
