CALL 1-866-563-4248 ITALY - Dolomites - Premium Inns Walking Tour RESERVATION FORM

PREMIUM INNS
TRIP DETAILS

Trip Length
6 Days / 5 Nights

FEATURED TRIP

June 02 - 07

Special Trip Price
$ 3,898.

Featured Itinerary

2008
Dates & Prices

Premium Trip Hotels

Premium Trip Meals
All breakfasts,
2 lunches and
all dinners but one

What's Included

Other Trip Versions
Self-Guided Trips
Classic Inns

Start - Finish
Bolzano - Venice
(Bolzano - Venezia)
ITALY

Trip Activity
Moderately easy to
Moderately Challenging

Rated Ideal for Everyone !

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Premiere Walking in Italy's Majestic Dolomite Mountains

Hike among the awe-inspiring and noble limestone peaks of Italy's northeastern frontier with Austria. Meander in a fairyland of scenic villages, alpine flora, tall pines and green meadows dotted with small farms. These majestic peaks are home to some of Italy's most exclusive mountain resorts, and the winter playground for Europe's social set. During the summer however, the landscapes open up into a symphony of alpine flowers, flowing meadows, dark forests and a dramatic play of light as the afternoon sun sets along the Dolomite's shear mountain faces. The lush valleys and high mountain passes of this spectacular mountain range with its unique Tyrolean culture have created one of Italy's greatest walking destinations.

Day 1 - The Sciliar Mountain Plateau - Meet in Bolzano, home to the "Iceman", a 5300 year old mummy recently discovered on the Italian / Austrian frontier.Shuttle into the foothills of the spectacular Dolomites overlooking the charming village of Fie allo Sciliar.Visit a Medieval feudal castle before meandering into the green meadows and small farm villages along the scenic slopes of spectacular Mount Sciliar.

Day 2 - The Gardena Pass & Alta Badia - Travel to the splendid Passo di Gardena and walk along flower filled meadows under the majestic peaks of Puez Odle Natural Park looking for Ptarmigan birds, marmots and Chamois antelope.Pass by the spectacular Pisciadu Falls and enjoy magnificent views of the Val di Badia as you enter into the beautiful alpine Ladin village of Corvara.

Day 3 - The Pralongia Plateau - Explore chalets, small mountain farms and the onion shaped domes of Tyrolean chapels.Listen to the sounds of cow bells, cascading mountain brooks and breathe in the fresh mountain air.Walk the Pralongia Plateau to find yourself surrounded in the Dolomites most photographic vistas.

Day 4 - Rifugio Santa Croce - Follow ancient farm trails through majestic pine forests and across glacial water streams to the hilltop "rifugio" mountain hut at 15th-century Santa Croce.Have a picnic or an outdoor alpine lunch of regional specialties while overlooking this alpine fairyland.Discover the Ladin culture, a blend of Italian, Austrian and Roman influences.

Day 5 - Fashionable Cortina d'Ampezzo - Hike the Plateau di Fanes past mountain huts to visit the historic First World War ruins and trenches at Passo Falzarego.Follow a ridge overlooking an alpine fairyland with Cortina d'Ampezzo below framed by the towering peaks of the Five Towers mountain range.Join the locals in Cortina during their evening "passeggiata" walk along the fashionable Corso Italia.

Day 6 - Venice - Homeward bound.Bid a final farewell to the majestic Dolomites and take a private transfer to Venice airport, the Mestre train station or Piazza Roma for convenient connections to your post-trip Venice hotel.As always, we would be more than pleased to help you with any of your post-trip travel planning.
Arrivederci and Buon Viaggio !

"Absolutely awe inspiring...Italy's natural parks are so civilized.
...a perfect walking experience"
- Russ and Beth, Columbus OH
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  • Discovering an ancient castle above Bolzano

  • Walking among Italy's most dramatic natural scenery

  • Meandering among alpine villages, verdant plateaus and natural parks

  • Local crafts, artwork and food specialties

  • Hearty mountain fare at isolated hunter's cabins

  • Experiencing some of Italy's most romantic mountain accommodations
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TRIP DATES & PRICES

Dates Premium Inns Guided Single Room Availability Detailed Itinerary Self-Guided
2008 Price pp dbl. occ. Add for sgl. occ. printer version Version

June 2 - 7 $ 3,898. $ 1,475. Featured Trip Trip Itinerary Save $ 400. p.p.
June 9 - 14 ---------- ---------- Sold Out ! ---------------- -------------------
June 16 - 21 $ 3,998. $ 1,475. Space Available Trip Itinerary Save $ 400. p.p.
June 23 - 28 $ 3,998. $ 1,475. Space Available Trip Itinerary Save $ 400. p.p.
June 30 - July 5 ---------- ---------- Sold Out ! ---------------- -------------------
July 7 - 12 $ 3,998. $ 1,475. Space Available Trip Itinerary Save $ 400. p.p.
July 14 - 19 $ 3,998. $ 1,475. Space Available Trip Itinerary Save $ 400. p.p.
July 21 - 26 $ 3,998. $ 1,475. Space Available Trip Itinerary Save $ 400. p.p.
July 28 - Aug 2 ---------- ---------- Sold Out ! ---------------- -------------------
Sept 1 - 6 $ 3,998. $ 1,475. Space Available Trip Itinerary Save $ 400. p.p.
Sept 8 - 13 $ 3,998. $ 1,475. Space Available Trip Itinerary Save $ 400. p.p.
Sept 15 - 20 $ 3,998. $ 1,475. Space Available Trip Itinerary Save $ 400. p.p.
Sept 22 - 27 $ 3,998. $ 1,475. Space Available Trip Itinerary Save $ 400. p.p.

Other Trip Dates - to find other trips with space available on your preferred travel dates, click on our 2008 Calendar.

Trip Prices - are per person based on a room with double occupancy. Single room charges are additional for guests traveling solo wishing a double room with single occupancy. Self-Guided prices are listed as a savings per person. Once you book a trip, your trip price will not change.

Featured Trips when listed above have space available and include guaranteed departures hosted by one of Club Toscana's Senior Trip Leaders.

OTHER TRIP VERSIONS

Classic Inns Trips - the above information represents our Premium Inns trip.
Click here to view trip prices and itinerary details for the Classic Inns version of this trip.

Self-Guided Trips - the above information represents our Premium Inns Guided trip.
The Self-Guided version of this trip uses the same itinerary as above with the exception that only breakfasts are included, with the rest of your meals "on your own" with our well researched recommendations list, paid site admissions are not included allowing you more trip flexibility and trip guiding is provided on a limited basis.
A minimum of 4 participants are required to reserve space on any trip except any featured dates highlighted above.
For additional exempted dates, please e-mail or call our office.
For more information on the differences between our Guided and Self-Guided trips, please click here.

PREMIUM INNS SELECTION

Romantik Hotel Turm (pictured) - Fie allo Sciliar (1 night) - offers traditional Tyrolean hospitality in a four star luxury setting with a health spa and renowned restaurant.

Romantik Hotel La Perla - Corvara (3 nights) - a four star hotel renowned for its restaurant and wine selection, is set in a garden with a heated pool and a health spa.

Hotel Ancora - Cortina d'Ampezzo (1 night) - warm wood paneling, and antique furnishings within one of Cortina's oldest luxury hotels is the perfect conclusion to our Dolomites walking trip.

Please note: The above selected inns are subject to accommodations availability upon trip request. As there are many beautiful Premium Inns located along our route, if we need to choose an alternative lodging, it will meet or exceed the above selection in ratings, settings, amenities and views.

TRIP START AND FINISH INFORMATION

Trip Start - Bolzano, Italy
As a convenience to our guests, we will meet you at your hotel in Bolzano at 10:00 am. or by special arrangement, the main train station or airport.

Bolzano is located about half way between Venice and Milan about 2.5 hours east of Milan by train, from which both cities have international airports. We would recommend spending your pre-trip evening in Bolzano.

For Italian train information and online tickets, please go to the Italian FS National Train Schedules web site.

For pre-trip accommodations, we suggest a visit to Tripadvisor.com for a list of the most recommended hotels based on visitor reviews.

Trip Finish - Venice (Venezia), Italy
On the final trip day, we would be pleased to drop you off at the Mestre main train station located near Venice on the mainland for high speed trains to Milan 2 hrs., Florence 3 hrs. or Rome 5 hours; or Piazza Roma in Venice for canal boats to Venice hotels; or the Venice Marco Polo Airport.

Usual arrival in Venice is around 11:30 am with earlier arrivals by request.

For Italian train information and online tickets, please go to the Italian FS National Train Schedules web site.

For post-trip accommodations, we suggest a visit to Tripadvisor.com for a list of the most recommended hotels in your destination city based on visitor reviews.

TRIP ACTIVITY LEVEL

THIS TRIP IS DESIGNED FOR ALL ABILITIES - Though rated moderately easy to moderately challenging, we have designed this trip to be suitable for everyone, from the casual or occasional walker with other travel and site seeing interests to the experienced hiking enthusiast looking for that extra challenge. Since your preferred walking pace and interests might vary from day to day, we have a daily list of optional routes, distances and route sections to give you exactly the kind of walking & hiking you would like to experience. To learn more about how we rate the activity levels on our trips, please go to our Activity & Terrain Levels web page.

Please note that the above itinerary and it's routes are typical for this trip and can be adjusted to accommodate different hotel choices, your choice of optional routes, optional shorter or longer daily distances, your personal daily walking pace and interests, and special local events that you might wish to join. Weather conditions and unannounced trail maintenance, etc. can also alter the routes, distances and daily schedules.

In an effort to enhance this itinerary and to help you get the most out this destination and your traveling experiences with Club Toscana, we are continually in the process of researching additional local routes, accommodations, dining establishments and interesting places to visit. Some of these "new finds" could be included in your specific trip.

WHAT'S INCLUDED ON YOUR CLUB TOSCANA WALKING & HIKING TRIP

Over 20 years of European adventure travel experience.

Cheerful, professional and trusted bilingual trip leadership with intimate knowledge of this trip's travel area, its culinary secrets, art history and cultural distinctiveness.

All transportation from trip start to finish.

Exclusive lodging with private amenities in wine & olive oil estates, charming country inns and historic town houses.

All buffet breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners featuring regional favorites and local specialties.

Private support vehicle for shuttles (throughout the trip), for welcome lifts (to bypass that extra effort or for a quick short cut to your hotel), and on-board refreshments.

Special events, private tours, local experts and entrance fees to historical sites and museums, and other events or tours listed on the itinerary.

Use of a set of lightweight telescoping walking sticks, and a new personal water bottle.

Detailed trip maps, route directions with options and a complimentary Club Toscana T-shirt.

All baggage transportation from rendezvous to final drop off.

Unsurpassed customer service to compliment one of Italy's great walking & hiking vacations.

TOP REASONS WHY TRAVELING WITH CLUB TOSCANA IS SO REWARDING

Since our beginnings, Club Toscana has prided itself in producing active vacations that are the closest thing to a private trip complete with all the comforts and companionship that comes from visiting old friends.

We have spent over two decades designing itineraries that take in the most interesting countryside destinations, the most stimulating mix of history and culture, the best selection of terrain from flat to invigorating, and the region's best accommodations -- always with an eye on exceeding your expectations.

Flexibility - We design our daily routes and itineraries for maximum flexibility so you can have as much or as little activity as you would like each day -- with us you never need to follow the group.

Service - We take care of everything -- from meeting you at your pre-trip hotel, to making sure your luggage is taken care of, to always having a refreshment or a welcome lift when needed, and always allowing you as much free time as you would like to get the most out of your European active vacation.

Knowledge - Traveling with Club Toscana is about discovering beautiful locations, its people, history and culture, all in a private-group-like setting -- the ideal vacation experience.

Trip Leadership - Our pleasant natured, well organized and informative North American trip leaders individually have at least 20 years of experience guiding active travelers throughout every region visited by Club Toscana.

NEED MORE TRIP INFORMATION?

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