Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
You'll arrive in Venice and settle into your hotel. This first evening is yours to wander the canal city on your own, so take time to get oriented and maybe grab dinner somewhere that catches your eye.
- Day 2
Venice
After breakfast, meet up with your tour leader and head to Piazza San Marco. You'll walk through the area to see Palazzo dei Dogi and the Bridge of Sighs with a guide, then stop for cicchetti and prosecco or spritz for lunch. The afternoon opens up for you to either book a gondola ride, wander galleries, or check out museums at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch of cicchetti (Venetian tapas) with prosecco or spritz)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Venice city centre including Palazzo dei Dogi
- See the Bridge of Sighs
- Light lunch of cicchetti with prosecco or spritz
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
- Visit galleries
- Visit museums
Landmarks/POIs Piazza San Marco Palazzo dei Dogi Bridge of Sighs - Day 3
Venice to Cortina d'Ampezzo
Starting early from Venice, you'll drive to the medieval town of Asolo and climb up to the fortress on Monte Ricco for views across the region. From there, head through the prosecco region to a local winery for a guided tour and tasting paired with meats and cheeses. Later in the day, continue on to Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Dolomites where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Wine tasting lunch - three Valdobbiadene wines paired with local meats and cheeses)
Included Activities
- Visit medieval town of Asolo with views from Monte Ricco fortress
- Guided tour of Valdobbiadene winery
- Prosecco wine tasting - three Valdobbiadene wines paired with local meats and cheeses
Landmarks/POIs Asolo Monte Ricco Piazza Garibaldi - Day 4
Cortina d'Ampezzo
This morning you'll see the Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks and spend time at Lake Misurina, the largest in the region. Then move on to Lake Dobbiaco with its emerald water, and stop in San Vito di Cadore to see Mounts Antelao and Pelmo (UNESCO World Heritage Sites). You'll head back to Cortina by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks
- Visit Lake Misurina
- Visit Lake Dobbiaco
- Visit San Vito di Cadore mountain village with views of Mounts Antelao and Pelmo
Landmarks/POIs Tre Cime di Lavaredo Lake Misurina Lake Dobbiaco San Vito di Cadore Mount Antelao Mount Pelmo - Day 5
Cortina d'Ampezzo to Bolzano
Leave Cortina heading toward Lake Braies with its clear waters, or Lake Anterselva if access is limited by conditions. Stop in medieval Brunico to walk the old town, then drive to nearby Brixen to see the 10th Century cathedral where Italian and Austrian cultures meet. End the day in Bolzano for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Braies or Lake Anterselva with shoreline stroll
- Walk through medieval Brunico old town
- See 10th Century cathedral in Brixen
Landmarks/POIs Lake Braies Lake Anterselva Brunico Brixen Cathedral - Day 6
Bolzano
Head to Merano, the second-largest city here and known for its Christmas markets. You'll walk through the Old Town with free time to grab lunch wherever appeals to you. Later, drive to Vipiteno nestled in the Alps to wander the medieval center and try some Alpine specialties. Back in Bolzano, visit the Gothic cathedral and walk along Via dei Portici before an easy evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Merano including Old Town
- Visit medieval centre of Vipiteno
- Explore Bolzano Gothic cathedral
- Walk along Via dei Portici
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Merano
- Taste Alpine specialties in Vipiteno
- Shop for souvenirs in Vipiteno
Landmarks/POIs Merano Old Town Vipiteno Bolzano Gothic Cathedral Via dei Portici - Day 7
Bolzano to Milan
Follow Italy's oldest wine route, passing vineyards, lakes, and mountain villages along the way. Stop in Egna village to explore and taste local Pinot Noir. Then continue to Trento to see the 13th Century Castello del Buon Consiglio and the Cathedral of Saint Vigilius at Piazza Duomo with time for lunch. From there, drive to Milan where your tour finishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore village of Egna
- Visit Castello del Buon Consiglio in Trento
- See Cathedral of Saint Vigilius at Piazza Duomo
Optional Activities
- Glass of local Pinot Noir in Egna
- Lunch in Trento
Landmarks/POIs Egna Castello del Buon Consiglio Piazza Duomo Cathedral of Saint Vigilius
