Dolomites Small Group Tour 2025

Departure at 0830HRS from Milan (departure is also possible directly from Verona at Hotel Mastino, joining the group at 1030HRS). Arrival to Verona to have a short break to discover this beautiful city. A walk through its narrow streets allows you to get in touch with its varied and fascinating past: traces of its splendid Roman origins, its prevailing medieval structures dating back to the time of knights and castles, its magnificent Renaissance palaces, as well as the impressive fortifications which protect it. A blend of art and history which continuously fascinates the onlooker. We will visit Piazza Bra with the Arena, a Roman amphitheatre, Via Mazzini, Piazza delle Erbe e dei Signori with the monument to Dante Alighieri and Juliet’s Balcony. Lunch on your own. Next, departure to Cortina d’Ampezzo (departure is also possible in front of the train station in Venice Mestre at 1500HRS). The journey will be around Val Cadore among sinuous mountains and little villages that show the history of the territory, the tradition of the craftsmanship and offer good food and a lot of local museums. On the way to Cortina, visit the centre of Pieve di Cadore, capital of the glasses industry and birthplace of the great painter Tiziano Vecellio. Arrival to Cortina d’Ampezzo, probably the most renowned because of its historical importance for Italian summer and winter holidays since the 1950s. Sitting in the middle of the large valley of Boite, Cortina is not only a tourism resort but also the centre of traditional works, for example wood manufacturing. Check in to the hotel and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel. Outing to Lake Misurina, situated in a perfect position among woods and Dolomites tops, Three Peaks of Lavaredo being the most important ones, probably one of the best places for alpinism experts. Then, proceed to Lake Dobbiaco, with a strange and shining emerald colour of its water that makes it unique in the world. Visit of Val Pusteria and Val Badia, probably the most typical valleys of the region, stopping in a village to have lunch on your own. After that, we will cross Falzarego Pass coming back to Cortina. Rest of the day at leisure and overnight. (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will be invited to taste the flavourful speck, a type of smoked ham, typical of the Dolomites valleys. Departure to Canazei through Fedaia Pass and arrival to the bottom of the Glacier of Marmolada, the highest glacier of the eastern Alps. Visit of Canazei, an important place for tourism in all seasons, due to the wonderful views given by this part of Dolomites that receives thousands of tourists every month. Through Costalunga Pass, we arrive at Lake Carezza. Stop to have a look at this wonderful lake, followed by departure to Merano, the second largest city of the province after Bolzano. Famous worldwide for its Christmas market, Merano is also a charming and amazing cultural and historical centre. Visit of the old town and lunch on your own. Second half of the day is dedicated to Bolzano. Important commercial centre in the Middle Ages, it has increased its industry production during the World War. Tourism still represents the first resource of the local economy. Visit of the Duomo with a Gothic style, considered symbol of the town. Finally, we will visit the main central streets, Via dei Portici, core of the medieval town. Rest of the evening at leisure and overnight. (B, T)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Trento, capital of the region, through the so called Weinstrasse, the route of the wine, where small villages like Caldaro and Trameno offer relaxing and amazing views. Short stop for visiting the area. Arrival to Trento. The city is dominated by the castle, known as del Buon Consiglio, symbol of the House of Habsburg which dominated the district for many centuries. Santa Maria Maggiore, built in the 16th century and one of the first works of Renaissance and Gothic age; Palace Geremia, building that represents the 16th century and Piazza Duomo with the beautiful Cathedral of Saint Vigilius. Lunch on your own. Departure back to Milan and end of services. (B, T)

Note: Tour starts and finishes at Starhotels Anderson (Piazza Luigi di Savoia 20, Milan). Please contact us if you require arrival and/or departure transfers, which are at additional cost.