Departure at 08.30 am from Milan (departure is also possible directly from Verona at Hotel Mastino, joining the group at 10.30). Outgoing to Verona having a short break to discover this beautiful city. A walk through its narrow streets allows us to get in touch with its varied and fascinating past: traces of its splendid Roman origins, its prevailing medieval structure dating back to the time of knights and castles, its magnificent Renaissance palaces as well as the impressive fortifications which protect it. A suggestive 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 at your own. Next, departure to Cortina d’Ampezzo (Departure is also possible in front of the train station of Venice Mestre at 3 pm). 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. Visit on the way to Cortina of 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 one because of its historical importance in Italian summer and winter holidays since the 1950’s, is in the middle of the large valley of Boite. Cortina is not only a tourism resort but also the centre of traditional works, as for example, wood manufacturing. Overnight at the hotel.
Itinerary
4 days and 3 nights leaving from Milan. Small groups tour discovering the most amazing Italian mountains: the Dolomites.
You'll have the chance to discover the beautiful town of Verona before commencing your trip to the mountain. Visit of Canazei and its Fassa Valleys, Cortina, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Alpine lakes, mountain passes, Merano, Bolzano and Trento. During the departures of August, September and October accommodation on day 3 will be in the city of Trento in hotels of similar categories of the originally scheduled. No changes to the itinerary will be applied.
Program zájezdu
Milan / Verona / Pieve di Cadore / Cortina
Místo startu
Starhotels Anderson, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, 20, Milano, Milan 20124, Italy
08:15 - 08:30
Cortina/ Lago Misurina / Lago Dobbiaco / Badia and Pusteria Valleys / Cortina
Breakfast at the hotel. Outing to Lake Misurina (situated in a perfect position among woods and Dolomites tops, Three peaks of Lavaredo the most important ones, probably one of the best places for alpinism experts). Then, way to Lake Dobbiaco, with a strange and shining colour emerald of its water that makes it as unique in the world. Visit of Val Pusteria and Val Badia, probably the most typical valleys of the region, having a stop in a village to have lunch at your own. After that, we will cross Falzarego Pass coming back to Cortina, in order to have free time for the rest of the day. Overnight at the hotel.
Cortina / Marmolada / Canazei / Lago di Carezza / Merano / Bolzano
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will be invited to taste the flavourful speck, a kind of smoked ham, typical of the Dolomites valleys. Departure to Canazei through Fedaia Pass; 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 view given by this part of Dolomites that receives thousands of tourists every month. Through Passo Costalunga, we arrive at Lake Carezza. Stop to have a look at this wonderful lake. Then, departure to Merano, the second biggest 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 Age, it has increased its industry productions during the World War. Tourism still represents the first resource of the local economy. Visit of Duomo: the Cathedral, with a gothic style, is considered as the symbol of the town; finally, we’ll visit the main central streets, as Via dei Portici, core of the Medieval town. Rest of the evening is free for your personal visits. Overnight at the hotel.
Bolzano / Route of the Wine / Trento / Milan
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 or 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 work of Renaissance and Gothic age; Palace Geremia, building that represents the 16th century and Piazza Duomo with the beautiful Cathedral of Saint Vigilius. Lunch at your own. Departure to come back to Milan. End of the services.
Koncové místo
Starhotels Anderson, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, 20, Milano, Milan 20124, Italy
16:30 - 17:00
Podrobnosti o zájezdu
accommodation
2 overnights in Cortina in a 3 sup. or 4 boutique hotel according to your option choice;
1 overnight in Bolzano in a 4 or 4 sup. hotel according to your option choice;
flights
Flights are not included.
guide
An expert multilingual tour leader during all the tour.
insurance
meals
3 buffet breakfast at the hotel;
red and yellow Dolomites apple tasting;
speck (typical local ham) tasting;
optional
Other activities and services are not included.
others
Wifi on board
Meals;
entrances;
porterage;
hotels city taxes;
optional access to cable way;
extras and everything which does not appear on “PRICE INCLUDES”
transport
A comfortable A/C private coach or minivan depending on the number of passengers.
Dobré vědět
Měna
Euro
Itálie
Konektory a adaptéry
