Venice & the Dolomites
Experience spectacular mountains and beautiful architecture
venice & the dolomites
This tour is offered from April to July and September to mid-October.
Option to add Bologna, Parma, Pavarotti & Ferrari
Option to add Bologna, Parma, Pavarotti & Ferrari
itinerary
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Day 1 – (Saturday) Verona
Arrive at Venice International Airport (VCE), transfer to Verona with the group. Our first stop is Padova. We will be visiting Prato della Valle and the botanical gardens. Next, we will be stopping in Vicenza to visit the Villa La Rotonda di Andrea Palladio. Thomas Jefferson anonymously submitted a design that was a variation on the Villa Rotonda. Though James Hoban's Palladian design for what would become known as the White House was selected, the influence of the Villa Rotonda can also be seen at Jefferson's own iconic home of Monticello. After a quick tour, we will head to Verona. Check-into the hotel and relax. Meet the group for a welcome-dinner in the evening. Accommodations: Hotel San Luca - Verona centro Meals: Dinner Day 2 – (Sunday) Verona This morning visit Verona. Castles, bridges and the balcony of Romeo and Juliet are only a few things to do in this charming small city. After a relaxing morning, we'll walk over to meet a local chef that will spend the afternoon cooking a 3-course meal with us. She will show us a few specialties of Verona, we'll eat what we make and try some local wines for an early dinner. Accommodations: San Luca Hotel Meals: Breakfast and Early Dinner - 3-course cooking lesson with wine. **Option to see a show at the Roman Arena in downtown Verona. Based on yearly programs. Must dress for the evening. Day 3 – (Monday) Dolomites and Wine Road We are checking-out and heading north to the Dolomites. Strada del Vino is located in one of the oldest wine-growing regions in Italy. Amidst picturesque vineyards, and lush green apple meadows we will be walking on the wine trail; from vineyard to vineyard tasting wine and food through lunch. Then we will check-into our hotel. Free night on your own. Accommodations: Strada del Vino, 4-star hotel or higher on the wine trail. Option to upgrade hotel. Meals: Breakfast and Wine Tasting proceeding into Lunch Day 4 – (Tuesday) Dolomites This morning we will take a wonderful walk through the countryside up to the Tirol Castle. Time to visit before we have lunch in a classic beer garden. We will try the local dishes and the local beer. After lunch, we will stop in the city of Bolzano, free time to visit downtown before we return to our hotel. Dinner together in the evening. Accommodations: Strada del Vino Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Day 5 – (Wednesday) Free day
Today is a free day; you have many options. Venture out into the mountains; there are hikes of all kinds, restaurants and small villages to explore, wine and beer tastings, shopping and resort spas. Accommodations: Strada del Vino Meals: Breakfast Day 6 – (Thursday) Misurina and Cortina d’Ampezzo We will cross the Ega Valley that begins at Bolzano and runs eastward between the Rosengarten and the Latemar mountains. This road was built in 1895 when the territory was part of the Austro Hungarian Empire. Part of the route is located in a canyon carved by the river Ega. We will stop at Carezza Lake, the most beautiful lake of the Dolomites. From here begins a long series of 27 hairpins bends that will lead us to the famous Pordoi Pass at an altitude of 2.239 meters above sea level. We need to arrive with the cable car to Sass Pordoi. We then reach Cortina d’Ampezzo, the "Pearl of the Dolomites", Italy’s premier mountain resort and home of the Winter Olympic Games of 1956. Cortina together with Milan will once again host the Winter Olympic Games in 2026. After a late lunch, we will now leave the dolomites for Venice. Take a water taxi to our hotel and have dinner together. Accommodations: Hotel Palazzo Priuli Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 7 – (Friday) Venice This morning at your leisure. Plenty to do or just relax. Meet in late afternoon for a walking foodie tour of Venetian food. Accommodations: Hotel Palazzo Priuli Meals: Breakfast, and Food Walking tour Day 8 – (Saturday) Say goodbye to Italy Transfer to the next destination. **Private tours and day tours also availible for any size party. |
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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours a day will we be walking or on a bus?
Every day we will be walking a minimum of 3 hours. There will also be uphill streets and stairs. The bus rides vary in time for 20 minutes to 2 hours. I am traveling alone, will I be the only one? No, on average we have about half the group that are singles. Is there a single supplement? And why? Yes, there is. It's $695 for a private room. The reason we have a single supplement is because some hotels do not offer a single rate. So as a single person you are paying a full rate of the room instead of it being divided by two. How can I avoid paying the single supplement? We can match guests with same-sex roommates. We will connect you by email and you can see if you are compatible to share a room. Is my deposit of $400 refundable? No, we have limited space and need a commitment from each guest. Please note that the deposit of $400 per guest is NON-REFUNDABLE except in the case that the trip does not meet the minimum number of participants. The trip's go-status will be confirmed no later than 90 days before departure. How do I book my flights? As soon as the group is formed we will be sending out a confirmation email with all necessary information. You can contact our agent or if you are booking your own airfare, departure dates and airports will be listed in the confirmation email. How do we pack? We have a Zoom conference with the group before the trip to explain packing and general information; plus a packing list. Do I need Travel Insurance? Where can I purchase Insurance? We highly recommend Travel Insurance. Travel insurance is based on many factors and the price varies from person to person. You can get a quote from our agent Carol Symington, [email protected] . Please mention your tour, the dates, price and that it is Tierno Tours. Is my flight included? No, This is a land package only. If booking your own airfare: Departure from USA or Canada no later than 24 hours before the tour begins. |
Is an upgrade possible? Yes, in some of our accommodations upgrades are possible. Many times they are limited and we recommend that you contact us to reserve the room as soon as possible. You will be given a price and charged at the time of booking. All upgrades are non-refundable. Where are we staying? This will be confirmed soon. How do I get from the airport to the Hotel? There are many transfer companies. We will help you book your transfer as soon as you purchase your airfare. How much is the cost of the Transfer? A private transfer is about 170 Euro. |
