Dolomiti Daily Excursion
Dolomiti Tour
The Dolomites out of Venice day tours include the most famous towns and lakes in the dramatic Dolomite Mountains: Pieve di Cadore, Tre Cime, Cortina, Lake Misurina, Lake Auronzo. Enjoy a memorable day tour discovering Europe’s most beautiful mountains the Italian Dolomites.
Driving passed Conegliano in the Prosecco region, we reach the beautiful emerald coloured lake of Santa Croce, surrounded by soaring peaks and pine forests which are mirrored by the reflection on the water of the lake. Our first stop is Pieve di Cadore a delightful alpine village, here you have time for a short walk with traditional shops selling salumi, local cheeses and home made ice cream, the town is also well known as its the birth place of the Italian artist Titian.
Continuing on our journey passing through tunnels with astounding views of canyons and valleys that appear as if from nowhere, we take the toll road up to the Tre Cime di Lavaredo 2360mt which offers one of the best views across the valleys and peaks, the scenery is quite simply, breathtaking
On arrival at Cortina, “the Pearl of the Dolomites”, we spend time to stroll around and take in the picturesque views of the mountains. Weather permitting you may also take the Cable car up to Faloria at 2134mt, which overlooks the entire town of Cortina.
We then continue our journey making numerous stops along the way at scenic viewpoints, passing Lake Misurina, here you will have time to wander around or alternatively, you can enjoy an optional lunch, whilst admiring the beautiful mountain peaks and spectacular backdrop with views of “Sorapis”, and the “Marmarole”. Surrounded by scenery as stunning as this, photo opportunities are plentiful! After a fulfilling day we journey on to admire the picturesque Lake Auronza, passing through enchanting mountain villages.
We then make our way back to Venice.
TOUR DETAILS
STARTING TIME: 8:30 am
DURATION: about 8 hours
LANGUAGE: English.
AVAILABILITY: Mondat and Thursday. The tour runs from 1 April to the 31 October.
PRICE: 139,00 euro pp
MEETING POINT: left hand side of Piazzale Roma, in front of the hotel Olimpia in the car park area.
CHILDREN: no reductions.
Included in price: High qualified English speaking drive. Lunch is optional.
Itinerary: Cortina, Misurina Lake, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Auronzo Lake.
