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Day One: Buongiorno Italia
Touch down in Verona, ready for your private transfer to your hotel in Bolzano, known as the ‘gateway to the Dolomites’. The rest of the day is yours to explore this pretty city, hidden away in the Alps and renowned for its excellent quality of life. Take a coffee in one of its cobbled piazzas, walk along the lawned riverbanks of the Adige, or browse the shops of its terraced colonnades.
Overnight at Bolzano Area
We offer a variety of hotel classes to suit different budgets. You can choose the style that’s right for you.
Select from Classic, Premium or Deluxe when booking, and click hotel name below for more details.
Overnight at Bolzano Area
Classic - Hotel Tannhof
Premium - Hotel Stiegl Scala
Deluxe - Hotel Weinegg
Meals included: None
Day Two: Alpine towns
Have breakfast, then head out with your private guide to explore some of the region’s most beautiful towns. Known for its skiing and spas, Merano comes backed by mountains of up to 3,000m, with views over the dramatic landscapes of the Passeier and Vinschgau valleys. Surrounded by medieval castles, the town has attracted artists, scientists and writers since its foundation, including the late American poet Ezra Pound. Take in its landmarks before returning to Bolzano, where you’ll make for the Museum of Archaeology, which tells the story of Otzi the Iceman, a well preserved, 5,000-year-old early man, found by hikers on the Schnalstal/Val Senales Valley Glacier.
Overnight at Bolzano Area
Classic - Hotel Tannhof
Premium - Hotel Stiegl Scala
Deluxe - Hotel Weinegg
Meals included: Breakfast
Day Three: Scenic highs
It’s time to get out further into the landscape today, as you hit the mountains with your private guide. Your first stop is breathtaking Carezza Lake, a brilliant green expanse fed by natural springs and backed by spruce forest. Then you’ll head higher still, to the Pordoi Pass (at 2,240m), for magnificent mountain views over the Marmolada range and the Sella Pass. On your way back to Bolzano, you’ll stop off in the village of Ortesei, known for its wood carvers who have passed down the trade from generation to generation. Wander its picturesque pedestrian area, where cafes and shops jostle for space on perfectly preserved streets.
Overnight at Bolzano Area
Classic - Hotel Tannhof
Premium - Hotel Stiegl Scala
Deluxe - Hotel Weinegg
Meals included: Breakfast
Day Four: Arrivederci
After breakfast, use any spare time to take your last glimpse of Bolzano, before you’re taken back to Verona airport for your flight home.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overall meals included: 3 Breakfasts
What's included:
- Private English-speaking guides unless stated otherwise
- Private transfers and internal flights unless stated otherwise
- Meals as listed
- Mandatory taxes and service fees
- Entrance tickets and permits unless stated otherwise
What's not included:
- International flights to/from experience:
call 0208 251 0425 for AX specially negotiated flight rates
- Tips for guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant staff
- Any visa, customs, airport taxes or similar charges before or after the holiday
- We cannot guarantee the included hotel breakfast for early departures
- Drinks during meals unless stated otherwise
- Personal expenses, such as laundry
- Optional Extras
SUITABILITY FOR FAMILIES : Not suitable for infants or children.
If you intend to travel solo, contact us on 0208 251 0425
GETTING THERE
Direct flights from London to Verona cost around £200 and take around two hours.
Experience start point: Verona (VRN)
End point: Verona (VRN)
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