Your excursion loops around the Sesto and Cortina regions of the Dolomiti (Dolomite Mountains) providing you with breath-taking views of the beautiful scenery. Numerous stops are made throughout the day, limiting driving time to a minimum.

Within an hours drive from Venice, emerge into a land of towering peaks and spires, peaceful valleys with lively villages with white washed farmhouses which dot the terraces above. Before entering the Sesto region, famous for its innumerable jagged peaks, stop for morning coffee at Pieve di Cadore, a typical Italian village, surrounded by soaring peaks and birthplace of the Renaissance painter Titian. Then stop to admire Lake Santa Caterina, followed by a photo-stop at the majestic Mt Sorapiss still partly covered in snow.

Next visit Lake Misurina, "the pearl of the Dolomites". Famous for its breath-taking views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the most celebrated peaks of the Sesto region. Following Lake Misurina, drive up to the base of the Tre Cime at an altitude of 7,741 feet (2,360 meters). From this point, the views of the Dolomiti are truly spectacular with unlimited photographic opportunities as you gaze across a myriad of peaks and mountain ranges that stretch as far as the eye can see.

Enjoy an optional lunch at a local trattoria, then a short (optional) walk is offered along a level trail to further appreciate the dramatic scenery of the area. In the afternoon, drive in to the Cortina region to visit the cosmopolitan resort of Cortina D'Ampezzo, pausing at a panoramic viewpoint to admire the town circled by soft green meadows and towering mountains.

Enjoy free time to wander around the town with its streets lined with elegant boutiques, or relax at one of the street side cafés. In the late afternoon, travel back to Venice, passing several major peaks you'll have plenty of time to savor the different colors of the Dolomites in the late afternoon sun.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Seasonal - Please refer to "Departure Time" details below.

Departure Point:

Tour commences from the Tronchetto ferry stop (vaporetto line 82) - Tronchetto is located at the end of the Grand Canal, past the station and Piazzale Roma parking station, to the left of the causeway linking Venice to the mainland. Number 82 waterbus will take you to Tronchetto. Our guide will be holding a sign with the name of the tour.

Departure Time:

• Saturday at 9:00am (March 01 to November 08)
• Wednesday at 9:00am (April 16 to October 29)

Return details:

Tour concludes in Piazzale Roma.

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up is not available

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Transportation by minivan (8 passengers)
• English speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Cortina
• Lake Misurina
• Pieve di Cadore
• Lake Santa Caterina
• Tre Cime di Lavaredo
• Optional walking (easy)

Exclusions:

• Optional gratuities
• Meals and Beverages, unless specified

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
• Comfortable walking shoes and a windbreaker are recommended.
• This tour requires a minimum number of 4 passengers to operate.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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