Italian Dolomites

Fringed by scented pine forests and lush green meadows, the Italian Dolomites are one of Europe’s greatest natural attractions. Explore its rustic alpine villages, ancient castles and picturesque towns; all set against a backdrop of jutting peaks and proud plateaux.

Itinerary

Day 1 Transfer to port and join the early morning crossing to Calais. Travel across France and into Germany, staying in the city of Karlsruhe, or similar, for the night.

Day 2 After breakfast, head to Stuttgart and Ulm, stopping in Augsburg, one of Germany’s oldest cities, for a short time. Continue towards Austria, over the spectacular Brenner Pass, into the mountains of Italy and to Castello di Fiemme, located in the magnificent Dolomites region. Arrive in time for an included dinner.

Day 3 Following breakfast, you have the day at leisure. Alternatively, join our optional Dolomites panorama excursion. Visit the town of Predazzo, located in the heart of the Dolomites. Continue up to the highest peak, Marmolada, where there’ll be time for lunch or a cable car ride. Return to your hotel via the historic town of Cavalese.

Day 4 Today is at leisure, alternatively join our full-day tour to Venice. One of the most romantic cities in the world, Venice has tiny islands and a spider’s web of romantic bridges and canals, it is also home to Doge’s Palace, the spectacular St. Mark’s Square and the Grand Canal.

Day 5 Today we include a visit to Lake Garda, one of the most popular spots in Italy. First we visit Malcesine; a charming town clustered around a 1 th century castle, perched on the slopes of Mount Baldo. We then continue to Bardolino; home to light red wines of the same name.

Day 6 Travel east to Lake Constance, on the border of Austria, Switzerland and Germany, driving into the charming Lindau Island whose harbour has stunning views of the lake. This afternoon, admire the scenery of vine-clad hills and fruit trees, before travelling to the enchanting Black Forest, land of the cuckoo clock and Black Forest Gateau, spending the night in Offenburg-Albersbösch, or similar.

Day 7 After breakfast, travel to Calais for an early evening crossing, transferring to your original pick-up point upon arrival. Dolomites

Please note Passengers from the north of England or Scotland will take the overnight ferry crossing, departing the day before and returning to their original departure point a day later.

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Italian Dolomites

Tour Code ITA