January – Italian Dolomites group tour

This Italian Dolomites group tour begins in Rome, where you will arrive on your own. Once arrived, you will have time to relax and settle in before joining a welcome dinner at a nice restaurant, just next to your hotel. In this occasion, you will have the opportunity to meet fellow travelers while enjoying a taste of traditional Italian cuisine in the Eternal City.

This evening will be the perfect chance to taste the culinary delights of Italy while preparing for the upcoming journey to Bolzano, city where the fantastic week will start!

After a nice breakfast in Rome, the transfer to the Italian Dolomites begins!

During the route, the group will stop to relax a bit and enjoy traditional food: you’ll have the chance to taste the famous Modena balsamic vinegar and other local products!

After lunch, the journey continues until you finally reach the city of Bolzano, where you’ll check-in in your hotel and relax after the long day. Enjoy dinner at your four-star hotel and prepare for this great week! Buonanotte!

Start this first exciting day with a guided tour of Bolzano! Nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, Bolzano offers a unique blend of Italian and Austrian cultures, rich history, and breathtaking scenery.

Celebrate, like Italians do, the Befana holiday, day that marks the end of the Christmas season: wander through the enchanting Christmas markets in Merano, another picturesque small village of the South Tyrol region, and immerse yourself in Italian traditions and culture.

The day ends with a tasty dinner in a traditional restaurant! A domani!

The Italian Dolomites Tour continues with a delightful day along the Strada del Vino (=The Wine Route)! Visit to the small village of Caldaro, also known as Kaltern: surrounded by vineyards and hills, near Caldaro Lake, it is known for its fine wine production.

Admire the beautiful local vineyards where the creation process of the wine starts, thanks to the precious effort of the Italian winemakers. After learning about the region’s winemaking traditions and techniques, indulge in a tasty lunch and enjoy regional specialties.

This day tour continues with the discovery of Cortaccia, another charming village in the Strada del Vino! Taste another glass of fine wine during a wine tasting experience, before ending the day going back to Bolzano. Relax and recharge in the evening with a delicious dinner and get ready for another exciting day! Goodnight.

On the fifth day, the day will be filled first with a visit to the stunning Braies Lake: located in the heart of the Dolomites, it’s famous for its breathtaking turquoise waters surrounded by untouched and pristine nature. During winter, this special location transforms into a a true winter wonderland that offers a magical and serene escape from the city.

After a nice lunch, it’s time to head back to Bolzano. Get ready for a special and unforgettable evening! In a magnificent historic castle, you will assist to an exclusive event: enjoy a unique private concert and listen to classic Italian songs, all performed by an opera singer and a pianist, just for you! Then, after this special experience, the night continues with a dinner: every course will be paired with fine local wines. See you tomorrow!

The Italian Dolomites group tour continues on day six with a guided tour of Ortisei, a small village located in the Val Gardena region: renowned for woodcarving tradition, you’ll have the opportunity to visit local shops and admire the intricate wooden sculptures and crafts!

After a nice lunch in a traditional restaurant, the tour will continue in Castelrotto, another picturesque village located in South Tyrol. Admire the stunning view of the Alpe di Siusi mountains, all while visiting the charming village with a guide!

At the end of the day, the group will return to Bolzano to recharge with a tasty dinner. A domani!

Last day in the Italian Dolomites: the group will reach Bressanone, one of the oldest towns in South Tyrol! Explore with your guide its narrow streets, stunning architecture and rich history. The city is a perfect blend of Italian and German culture!

The day tour continues with a visit with a guide to Abbazia di Novacella, an historic Benedictine monastery founded in 1142. Admire the beautiful frescoes and taste its local wine: in fact, the abbey is known for its beautiful vineyards and wine production.

At the end of the day, it’s time to go back to Bolzano. Enjoy your last night in the Italian Dolomites, before going back to Rome and end this splendid week.

Good morning! Check out from your hotel in Bolzano. The transfer to Rome starts around 7.30 am: as you continue south, the scenic panorama will shift from the Dolomites mountains to the river Po Valley first, and the hills of the Tuscan countryside later.

During the route, stop for lunch with the group in a traditional restaurant and recharge, before continuing the transfer to Rome. In the afternoon, finally reach the Eternal city around 7.30 pm. Enjoy the evening in the city with a goodbye dinner and prepare for tomorrow’s departure.

After a nice breakfast in your hotel, check out and depart on your own. Arrivederci!