5-Nights Uplifting Adventures in the Dolomites - Tailormade Journeys — CALL

Abercrombie & Kent

OFFER ID 1675352

The Dolomites possess a raw, jagged beauty that takes your breath away. The air is so clear, the colors so bright that you feel as though you have woken from a dream. Summer is particularly life-affirming, when from June to September the snow retreats revealing wildflower meadows and azure lakes, drawing hikers, cyclists and adventurists, nature-lovers and food-lovers. Pretty alpine towns such as Cortina d’Ampezzo – snow-covered ski resorts in winter – become destinations for foodies in summer, where slopeside restaurants with cinematic widescreen views serve up award-winning cuisine. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site for its exceptional natural beauty, the mountain range also holds darker secrets; it was a lesser-known front in WWI, bitterly fought over, and today you can see the trenches, forts, and tunnels within the Marmolada Glacier.

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1 Arrive Venice, Italy

Renowned for its jagged, snowcapped peaks, northeastern Italy’s Dolomites Mountain range is adored by mountaineers, culture-seekers and nature lovers alike. The region’s culture blends Italian and Austrian influences, a mix perhaps best reflected in its distinctive wines and cheeses. After touching down in Venice, settle in at your hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo, an iconic resort town known as the “Queen of the Dolomites.”

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2 The Dolomites – E-Bike Mountain Ride

Join your cycling guide for an e-bike ride along the Cortina-to-Calalzo path, a spectacular cycle trail that traces the route of a former railway across scenic bridges and winding mountain passes. Your e-bike does the work on the steeper climbs, allowing you to focus on the amazing views. Reach Malga Federa, a mountain farm with sweeping valley views. Then, hike onward to Lake Federa for more dramatic Dolomite panoramas. Hop back on your e-bike for the descent to Campo, a Ladin village with a unique Rhaeto-Romance language.

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3 Dolomites – Ladin Culinary Adventure

Delve into the nuances of traditional Ladin cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Join a local expert chef in their kitchen, where you learn to prepare mountain dishes such as canederli, strudel and gnocchi. Then, sample the local wine while you decide which dish is your new favorite.

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4 Dolomites – The Five Towers

Ascend along winding roads by Jeep and on foot for a view of five peaks so stunning UNESCO recognized them as part of the world’s natural heritage: the Cinque Torri (Five Towers). Then head to Rifugio Scoiattoli for a spectacular lunch set high on the slopes overlooking the Cinque Torri. Afterward, explore the open-air Museum of the Great War. Set at the foot of the Marmolada glacier, the museum commemorates the site of the war’s little-known high-altitude battles.

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5 Dolomites – Bounty of the Mountains

Head to a traditional dairy farm just outside Cortina to see how fresh goat’s milk is lovingly transformed into the world’s finest ricotta. After a lunch featuring the farm’s products, tour the stables to see how these prized goats have been raised for countless generations. End with a taste of Agrigelato, a frozen local specialty made with farm-fresh eggs and milk.

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6 Depart Venice

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Featured Destinations

The Dolomites

Venice

With a great historic past and incomparable art treasures, Venice is renowned as one of the world’s great cities. Its 118 islands are separated by more than 150 canals and spanned by 400 bridges. During Venice's artistic golden age many magnificent structures were erected to create world-famous masterpieces. One of the best sightseeing routes is along Grand Canal, with many palaces lining the famous waterway. St. Mark’s Square offers access to some of Venice’s most famed attractions - St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. From Piazza San Marco, a maze of narrow streets are lined with shops, cafés and restaurants. A popular pastime is sitting at an outdoor café facing the square while people-watching and letting the whole marvelous scenario unfold. Venice’s Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands comprise an area famous as home of Venice’s glass-blowing industry and known for their charm, skilled lace-making and medieval monuments. Relax on a gondola ride, see art treasures in museums, churches and palaces, and have a sumptuous meal - all in this incomparable city.

Excursions

Venice: Splendours of Venice Walking Tour - 4 hours

Venice: Venice for Art Lovers Walking Tour - 4 hours

Venice: The Roman City of Verona - 7 hours

Venice - St. Marks, Grand Canal and Murano - 6 hours

Venice in a Day - 8 hours

Meet your private English-speaking assistant and private boat at the pier side of Venice port.
The tour will start with an hour cruise by private boat along the Grand Canal to see its beauty as it was intended to be seen by boat. Continue visiting the island of Murano: you will enter into a real working studio and see how the glass is blown and shaped with the original tools which have been used throughout history.

Next, you will come back to Venice and enjoy a ride by gondola: the symbol of Venice. Both if you are honeymooner or young people or well travelled tourist, you will be captured by the elegance and charm of this experience.

After lunch your private English speaking guide will meet you and take you on a walking tour, explaining the historical background of Venice, its origin and development. Visiting St. Mark's square with the Golden Basilica and the Doge's palace, you will come in touch with the most admired and well known artistic jewels, especially from a monumental & architectural point of view. The past splendours of the Serenissima will appear through palaces, churches, bell towers, well curbs, elegant renaissance and baroque facades.

Also worth a detailed visit is the lively area of Rialto's market, connecting the famous bridge to St. Mark's square through the well known Mercerie street: the remnants of Venice's magnificence will fascinate you.
We will ensure your timely return transfer to the Venice Port

Highlights:

Grand Canal, Murano island, Golden Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Bell Tower, main and -off the truck- highlights

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
·         3 hours Luxury private boat at disposal for the entire day
·         English-speaking assistant at disposal for the entire day
·         4 hour private English-speaking guide
·         No Line entrance fees for Basilica and Doge’s Palace

Exclusions:
·         All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
·         Gratuities

Venice: Lagoon Islands - 7 hours

The story of Murano and Burano

The Canal Grande cruise followed by a walking tour of Venice

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

09/01/2025 - 09/01/2027

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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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5 Nights

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Prices are per person, double occupancy and include internal air where applicable. Holiday surcharge may apply. Departure dates, prices and availability may change at any time. Some restrictions may apply.

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