Italian Lakes, Alps & Dolomites - 9 days

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18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Starts

Milan, Italy

Ends

Milan, Italy

Highlights

Milan - Stroll past world-famous landmarks including Teatro alla Scala, the Duomo, and Castello Sforzesco on a guided walking tour

Bernina Express - Ride one of the worlds most scenic railways across the Bernina Pass to Tirano, with views of villages, glaciers, and soaring peaks

St Moritz - Enjoy free time to discover this stylish Swiss alpine resort before boarding the Bernina Express through the mountains

Trento - Admire the Castello del Buonconsiglio and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore in this historic northern city

Bolzano - See the Gothic-style Duomo and stroll Via dei Portici, the medieval heart of this Italian-Austrian city

Lake Braies - Experience the emerald waters of this picture-perfect lake surrounded by the dramatic Dolomites

Cortina dAmpezzo - Stay in Italys most famous mountain resort, set among stunning peaks and alpine scenery

Bassano del Grappa - Cross Palladios iconic Ponte degli Alpini and enjoy a tasting at the Museo della Grappa

Lake Braies - Experience the emerald waters of this picture-perfect lake surrounded by the dramatic Dolomites

Cortina dAmpezzo - Stay in Italys most famous mountain resort, set among stunning peaks and alpine scenery

Bassano del Grappa - Cross Palladios iconic Ponte degli Alpini and enjoy a tasting at the Museo della Grappa

Itinerary

Discover the beauty of northern Italy on this 9-day journey, starting and ending in Milan. Begin with time to explore the fashion capital before crossing into Switzerland for a spectacular ride on the Bernina Express. Back in Italy, enjoy a guided walking tour of Milan before heading to Lake Garda, Trento and the alpine charm of Bolzano. Explore medieval towns, sip local wines and take in the breathtaking lakes of the Dolomites from a base in Cortina d’Ampezzo, then head back to Milan via
Bassano del Grappa, with a tasting of the local tipple.

day 1 - Milan

Welcome to Milan! On arrival, you will be collected at the airport and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Italy's fashion capital.

OverNight:Milan

day 2 - Bernina Express From Switzerland to Italy

Milan - St Moritz (Switzerland) - Tirano (Italy) - Milan. After breakfast, we meet our driver and travel to the Swiss resort town of St. Moritz, where you have some free time to explore at your own pace.

Later, we board the Bernina Express for one of the worlds most scenic train journeys through the Swiss Alps. Along the way, we pass charming alpine villages, dramatic tunnels, and stunning mountain views as we cross the Bernina Pass towards Tirano. On arrival, our driver will be waiting to take us back to Milan.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Milan

day 3 - Exploring Milan

Enjoy some free time this morning to explore Milan at your own pace. In the afternoon, we meet our local guide for a three-hour walking tour through the heart of the city. We begin at Porta Venezia, a historic gate with medieval and Roman origins, before continuing along Corso Venezia. Our walk takes us through the Giardini Indro Montanelli, past the Galleria dArte Moderna, and along Viale Manzoni. From the outside, we see the world-renowned Teatro alla Scala before admiring the striking faade of Milans Cathedral (Duomo).

The tour concludes at Castello Sforzesco, a medieval fortress, where we finish with a relaxing aperitivo. You then have free time before returning to the hotel.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Milan

day 4 - Lake Garda, Trento & Bolzano

Milan - Peschiera del Garda - Trento - Bolzano. Say goodbye to Milan as we depart for Peschiera del Garda, a charming town on the southern shore of Lake Garda. From here, we continue to Trento to admire the striking Castello del Buonconsiglio and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore. After free time for a leisurely lunch, we follow Italys oldest wine route to Caldaro (Kaltern), a village renowned for its lake and wine production. Our day concludes with arrival in Bolzano.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Bolzano

day 5 - Merano & Vipiteno

Bolzano - Merano - Vipiteno - Bolzano. After breakfast, we travel to Merano, a town celebrated for its Christmas market. We explore the old town before you have free time to enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we continue to Vipiteno, a picturesque town known for its medieval architecture. There's free time here for you to explore.

Later, we return to Bolzano to see the Gothic-style Duomo and walk along Via dei Portici, the citys historic heart. The evening is free for you to explore further or relax at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Bolzano

day 6 - Bolzano to Cortina

Bolzano - Bressanone - Brunico - Lake Braies / Anterselva - Cortina d'Ampezzo. Today, we begin with a visit to Bressanone, a charming town in the Eisack Valley, noted for its 10th-century cathedral and its distinctive Austrian-Italian character. We enjoy the local wines and the serene Alpine atmosphere before continuing to Brunico, where colourful medieval streets and panoramic views from Kronplatz mountain await.

In the afternoon, we visit the beautiful Lake Braies, framed by the dramatic Dolomite peaks. If Braies is inaccessible, we instead visit Lake Anterselva, equally famous for its scenic views. We end the day in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where dinner is included at the hotel.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Cortina d'Ampezzo

day 7 - Lakes of the Dolomites

Cortina d'Ampezzo - Lake Misurina - Lake Dobbiaco - San Vito di Cadore - Cortina d'Ampezzo. Today, we set out to explore the stunning surroundings of Cortina dAmpezzo. We enjoy panoramic views of the Dolomite Mountains, including the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

Our journey continues to Lake Misurina, the largest natural lake in the area, renowned for its breathtaking mountain backdrop. We then visit Lake Dobbiaco, known for its striking emerald-coloured waters. From here, we drive to San Vito di Cadore, a charming village framed by the UNESCO-listed peaks of Mount Antelao and Mount Pelmo.

Later, we return to Cortina, where you have free time to relax before dinner at the hotel and an overnight stay.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Cortina d'Ampezzo

day 8 - Bassano del Grappa & Return to Milan

Cortina d'Ampezzo - Bassano del Grappa - Milan. Leaving Cortina, we travel to Bassano del Grappa, a charming town at the foot of the Venetian Prealps. As we walk through its cobbled streets, we see medieval towers, elegant Venetian palaces, and traditions shaped by centuries of mountain culture. A highlight is the iconic Ponte degli Alpini, designed by Andrea Palladio, which spans the Brenta River and offers postcard-perfect views.

We then visit the Museo della Grappa to learn about the origins of Italys famous distillate, with a tasting session included to showcase local craftsmanship. After our visit, we continue on to Milan. The final night of your northern Italy tour is at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Milan

day 9 - Milan

Your tour comes to an end today. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before check-out and an included transfer to the airport.

Meals:1 Breakfast

Italian Lakes, Alps & Dolomites - 9 days

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What's Included

Accommodation

8 nights 3-4 star hotels

Meals

8 breakfasts & 2 dinners

Transport

Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi, audio headsets and onboard toiletAirport arrival transfer on day 1 and airport departure transfer on day 9

Guide

Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour leader with specialist guides for some sightseeing

Others

Ride on the Bernina ExpressGuided tour in Milan'Happy hour' aperitivo in MilanDiscovery Veneto & Trentino Alto AdigeScenic drive around the lakes near CortinaLake Misurina, Lake Dobbiaco and Lake AnterselvaGrappa tasting in Bassano del Grappa

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