Alpine & Dolomites · 9 days
Nine days among alpine lakes and Dolomite peaks: the Bernina Express, the South Tyrol wine road, Bolzano and Merano, and lakes Braies, Misurina and Dobbiaco from Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Departures: May 2027: 7 · Jun 2027: 11 · Jul 2027: 16 · Aug 2027: 13 · Sep 2027: 10*, 17 · Oct 2027: 15*
Day-by-day itinerary
B · Breakfast · L · Lunch · D · Dinner
Day 1 · Milan
Welcome to Milan! Meet your driver at the airport and enjoy the included transfer to the hotel. Check-in at your Milan hotel and accommodation.
Day 2 · Milan › Bernina Express › Milan (B)
After breakfast, meet your driver and set off for St. Moritz, with free time to explore. Then board the Bernina Express for one of the most scenic train journeys in the world: alpine villages, tunnels and stunning landscapes as you cross the Bernina Pass towards Tirano. On arrival, your driver will be waiting to return to Milan.
Day 3 · Milan (B, food experience)
After breakfast, free time to explore Milan at your own pace. In the afternoon, meet your local guide for a three-hour walking tour of the historic centre: from Porta Venezia along Corso Venezia, the Indro Montanelli gardens and the Gallery of Modern Art, the iconic Teatro alla Scala, the majestic façade of the Duomo and the Castello Sforzesco. Then a relaxing aperitivo (happy hour with 1 drink included). Free time before returning to the hotel. Accommodation in Milan.
Day 4 · Milan › Peschiera del Garda › Trento › Kaltern › Bolzano (B)
Departure for Peschiera del Garda, on the southern shore of Lake Garda. Stop in Trento to admire the Buonconsiglio Castle and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore. After a relaxed lunch, we continue along Italy’s oldest wine road to Kaltern (Caldaro), famous for its lake and wine. Night in Bolzano.
Day 5 · Bolzano › Merano › Vipiteno › Bolzano (B)
On to Merano, rich in cultural heritage: old town and free time for lunch. Then Vipiteno, a picturesque town of medieval architecture and alpine charm. In the afternoon, Bolzano, with its Gothic cathedral and Via dei Portici, the heart of the city, where alpine and Mediterranean influences meet. Free evening. Accommodation in Bolzano.
Day 6 · Bolzano › Bressanone › Brunico › Lake Braies › Cortina (B, D)
We start in Bressanone, in the Isarco Valley, famous for its medieval cathedral and its Austrian-Italian cultural blend. On to Brunico, with colourful medieval streets and views of Kronplatz. Then Lake Braies, ringed by the Dolomites (or Lake Anterselva if Braies is not accessible), dreamlike scenery for photos. The day ends in Cortina, with dinner at the hotel, surrounded by the Dolomites.
Day 7 · Cortina › Cortina lakes › Misurina › Dobbiaco › San Vito di Cadore › Cortina (B, D)
A panoramic drive around Cortina d’Ampezzo, with views of the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo. We visit Lake Misurina, the area’s largest natural lake, and Lake Dobbiaco, with its emerald waters. Then San Vito di Cadore, a charming alpine village within the UNESCO World Heritage area. Back to Cortina, free time and dinner at the hotel.
Day 8 · Cortina › Bassano del Grappa › Milan (B)
Departure for Bassano del Grappa, at the foot of the Venetian Prealps, with cobbled streets, medieval towers and Venetian palaces. The highlight is the Ponte degli Alpini, designed by Andrea Palladio over the Brenta river. Stop at the Grappa Museum with a tasting included. Continue to Milan. Arrival in the afternoon and accommodation.
Day 9 · Milan (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Arrivederci!
What’s included
- Arrival and departure transfers at Milan airport
- Accommodation in 4* / 3* hotels (or similar) with daily breakfast
- Ride on the Bernina Express
- Guided tour in Milan
- Happy hour in Milan with 1 drink included
- Panoramic drive around the Cortina lakes (Misurina, Dobbiaco and Braies or Anterselva)
- Grappa tasting in Bassano del Grappa
- 2 meals and 1 food experience
Not included
- Flights
- Tips of any kind and personal extras
- City accommodation tax (paid at the hotel)
- Drinks not included with meals, unless part of the experience
- Entrance to museums or monuments not mentioned
- Anything not listed under “Included”
Planned hotels
4-star hotels (or similar)
- Milan · Hotel Concorde 4* or Hotel Ramada Plaza 4*
- Bolzano · Stadt Hotel 4*
- Cortina · B&B Hotel Passo Tre Croci Cortina 3*
Prices per person
| Season | Double | Triple | Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| High season · May–Oct 2027 | 3029 € | 3029 € | 4160 € |
Prices per person in euros by season and room occupancy. The final confirmation and payment method are arranged with our team.
Supplements per person
- Departures on 10 September and 15 October (Milan trade fair): Double 3121 € · Triple 3121 € · Single 4402 €
Important notes
- Small-group circuit in a “slow travel” spirit: less rush and more time in each place.
- The city accommodation tax is not included and is paid at the hotel.