From Milan to Verona’s romance and straight into the Dolomites. Lakes like jewels, legendary mountain passes, alpine towns, and a grand finale through Bolzano and Trento back to Milan.
Spectacular Dolomites Semi-Escorted Mini Tour
4 Days/3 Nights
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Day 1
MILAN, VERONA, CANAZEI, CORTINA D’AMPEZZO
Romantic Verona to Dolomite Drama
- Early morning meet & greet in Milan city center (or optional start from Verona; meeting point to be advised)
- Motor coach transfer to Verona
- Walking tour of Verona’s historic center
- Highlights include Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra with Verona’s Arena (Roman amphitheater)
- Lunch on your own (not included)
- Continue toward Cortina d’Ampezzo via Val di Fiemme, Val di Fassa, and Passo Pordoi
- Short stop in Canazei, surrounded by the Dolomites
- Arrive in Cortina d’Ampezzo for overnight in a world-famous Alpine resort (1956 Winter Olympics host)
Day 2
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, LAKE BRAIES, VAL PUSTERIA, VAL BADIA
Lake Exploration at it’s Finest
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full day dedicated to Dolomites natural scenery
- Visit Lake Misurina with Dolomite mountain views
- Admire views of Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks)
- Continue to Lake Braies, known for turquoise waters and forest backdrop
- Scenic drive through Val Pusteria and Val Badia with small mountain villages
- Return via mountain passes (Gardena and Giau Pass)
- Overnight in Cortina d’Ampezzo
Day 3
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, CANAZEI, LAKE CAREZZA, MERANO, BOLZANO
Passes and Pearls
- Breakfast and check out from the hotel
- Travel through scenic mountain passes toward Canazei
- Drive through Falzarego Pass between Val di Fassa and Val Gardena
- Admire views of Sassolungo
- Stop at Lake Carezza, known for postcard-perfect scenery
- Arrive in Merano, famous for Christmas markets, mild climate, and thermal springs
- Continue to Bolzano
- Sightseeing tour of Bolzano including the Gothic Duomo and medieval city center
- Overnight in Bolzano
Day 4
BOLZANO, TRENTO, MILAN
Enchanting Castles and a Milan Return
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Travel to Trento
- Visit Castle del Buon Consiglio, symbol of the House of Habsburg
- Stop at Santa Maria Maggiore Church and Geremia Palace
- Free time for lunch
- Transfer to Milan
- End of services in Milan
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Day 1
MILAN, VERONA, CANAZEI, CORTINA D’AMPEZZO
Romantic Verona to Dolomite Drama
Meet your group early morning at the designated meeting point in Milan’s historic center (or, if preferred, you may start directly from Verona—meeting details to be advised). Travel by motor coach to romantic Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet, for a walking tour through the historic center. See the lively Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra, dominated by Verona’s Arena—an intact Roman amphitheater still hosting major opera events and concerts. After lunch on your own, continue into the mountains toward Cortina d’Ampezzo, traveling through the scenic Val di Fiemme and Val di Fassa and crossing Passo Pordoi. Stop briefly in Canazei, a charming destination framed by Dolomite peaks, before arriving in Cortina for an overnight surrounded by traditional Alpine atmosphere and warm hospitality.
Day 2
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, LAKE BRAIES, VAL PUSTERIA, VAL BADIA
Lake Exploration at it’s Finest
After breakfast, spend the day immersed in the Dolomites’ iconic landscapes. Begin at Lake Misurina, a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by dramatic peaks, then take in the unforgettable views of Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the legendary “Three Peaks.” Continue to Lake Braies, where turquoise waters glow against deep forest colors for one of the region’s most photogenic scenes. The day continues with a scenic drive through Val Pusteria and Val Badia, passing rolling hills and small mountain villages, before returning to Cortina via the Gardena and Giau Pass. Overnight in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Day 3
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, CANAZEI, LAKE CAREZZA, MERANO, BOLZANO
Passes and Pearls
After breakfast, depart Cortina and travel through a series of spectacular mountain passes toward Canazei. Drive through the Falzarego Pass between Val di Fassa and Val Gardena, enjoying sweeping views that include the Sassolungo massif. Stop at Lake Carezza, a postcard-perfect alpine lake famed for its vivid colors and mountain reflections. Continue to Merano, known for its Christmas markets, mild climate, thermal springs, and charming historic center. In the afternoon, reach Bolzano for a sightseeing tour of this northern city, including its Gothic Duomo and medieval old town. Overnight in Bolzano.
Day 4
BOLZANO, TRENTO, MILAN
Enchanting Castles and a Milan Return
After breakfast, continue to Trento, where you’ll visit the impressive Castle del Buon Consiglio, towering above the city and long associated with the House of Habsburg. You’ll also stop at Santa Maria Maggiore Church and the Geremia Palace before enjoying free time for lunch. Later, transfer back to Milan, where the tour and services conclude.
