Italian peaks and lakes trip

Welcome to Venice. A private water taxi meets you at the airport and glides you through the canals to your accommodation, your first taste of the city’s magic.

Spend the day strolling through Piazza San Marco, wandering Cannaregio’s quieter backstreets, or unwinding on the Lido with sweeping lagoon views.

Join a private tour with skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and an expert guide in the heart of St. Mark's Square. Admire the golden façade, explore mosaics, relics, and marble, and take in panoramic views from the terrace.

Then explore the Doge's Palace, where grand halls, the Doge's apartments, and the notorious prisons reveal Venetian power and shadow.

This morning, take a private half-day tour to Murano to watch master glassblowers create molten glass artworks and browse showrooms showcasing centuries of Venetian craft.

Back in Venice, enjoy a private guided storywalk through Cannaregio, exploring hidden alleys, a charming wine bar for local wines and cicchetti, and a secret garden surprise.

Today is yours to personalize in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Visit the 18th-century Basilica of Santi Filippo and Giacomo, browse the Mario Rimoldi Modern Art Museum, and trace For Your Eyes Only filming spots like Piazza Angelo Dibona and the Olympic bobsled track.

Ride the Faloria Cable Car on Via Ria de Zeto for sweeping Dolomites views and easy hikes or bike rides. Perfect way to tune your Italy travel between Venice and Lake Garda and discover authentic mountain culture.

Hike the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo with a local mountain guide who tailors the route to your pace and interests. Along the way, learn about the Dolomites’ trails, geology, and alpine wildlife, with expert tips to keep things safe and engaging.

Expect sunrise or sunset photo stops, sweeping views, and moments that go beyond the trail. This is more than a hike, it’s an authentic alpine experience.

From Cortina d'Ampezzo, drive the Great Dolomites Road to Bolzano, a stunning 110km route that’s all switchbacks, alpine drama, and postcard views. Ride the Falzarego cable car to the Lagazuoi Refuge for panoramic terraces and WWI open-air trenches. Stop at Andraz Castle Museum, then wind above Arabba and Canazei for hairpin turns and sweeping vistas.

Walk around Lake Carezza, where the Latemar peaks meet legends and Sissi-era history. Cross the Pordoi Pass for views of Marmolada, Sass Pordoi, and Sassolungo. Ideal for slow travel, mountain walks, and photography, this scenic route is a standout addition to any Italy itinerary.

Take the Dantercepies gondola to Passo Gardena and follow trail 12A to Baita Jimmi, then trail 2 up to Passo del Cir for wide views over Val Chedul and the jagged Odle peaks. Continue to Passo Crespëina and pause at the reflective Crespëina Lake, an ideal spot to rest.

From here, either descend the steep serpentine trail 14A to Vallunga and Selva, or extend your hike to Rifugio Puez for a hearty mountain meal and return via trail 16. A perfect alpine adventure to add to any Italy trip that includes Venice, the Dolomites, and Lake Garda.

Discover Alpe di Siusi, Europe’s largest high Alpine pasture, reached by cable car from Seis/Siusi. Hike among 365 alpine farms and huts with sweeping views of the Sassolungo, Sassopiatto, Schlern, and Rosengarten peaks. Expect family-friendly trails, traditional mountain food, and a wide-open landscape that feels both wild and welcoming.

Base yourself in villages like Kastelruth (Castelrotto), Völs (Fiè), or Tiers (Tires) to experience local farming life. Bolzano (Bozen) and Brixen (Bressanone) are just 30 minutes away for easy day trips.

Alpe di Siusi is a hiker’s paradise in the Dolomites, with trails for every level. Choose an easy family walk like the Hans and Paula Steger path, a panoramic loop from Bullaccia, or challenge yourself with the ascent of Mount Piz. Along the way, take in alpine meadows, stop at huts like Arnika, and soak up views of Sassolungo and Sciliar.

Set the pace: opt for a relaxed two-hour loop or go all in with a full-day hike to Rifugio Alpe di Tires.

Wander Limone sul Garda’s narrow streets and historic lemon houses (limonaie), visit the old fishing port, and sample local limoncello and lake fish.

Hike scenic lakeside paths for sweeping views, or slow things down with a private boat ride, a guided garden tour, or sunset from the cliffs: tailored experiences that keep it real and unhurried.

From Venice to the Dolomites, Lake Garda offers sea-like waters framed by the Alps and the Po Plain, lined with palms, oleanders, olive groves, and postcard-perfect borghi, a landscape that often becomes the unexpected favorite stop on an Italian Lakes trip.

If your Italy tour leans toward history and art, explore prehistoric sites on Monte Baldo, Roman villas in Desenzano and Toscolano, or visit Scaliger castles and Romanesque churches in Sirmione, Bardolino, and Maderno.

For something more active, swim, sail, or windsurf in Riva del Garda and Nago-Torbole. Hike Monte Baldo, cycle the Olive Riviera from Malcesine to Peschiera, soak in thermal spas in Sirmione or Lazise, or go all in at Gardaland for a family-friendly thrill.

Take a private boat to Sirmione, a colorful lakeside town perched on a narrow peninsula, with cobbled streets and bright façades. Enjoy a unique perspective of the lake and a tailor-made exploration of Sirmione’s historic heart.

With a private guide, step inside the 13th-century Scaliger Castle. Learn about its defensive design, drawbridge, towers, and the powerful Scaliger family, who once ruled these waters.

Explore Verona on a private walking tour with a local guide who brings the city’s layers of history to life, an experience that often inspires travelers to dig deeper into the region featured in many Northern Italy tours. Start in Piazza Bra and the Roman Arena, then pass through Porta Borsari to reach Piazza delle Erbe, where frescoed palaces, the Torre dei Lamberti, and a buzzing market set the scene.

In nearby Piazza dei Signori, stop by the statue of Dante Alighieri before hearing tales of star-crossed lovers at Juliet’s Balcony. It’s a tailor-made experience that connects you to Verona’s culture, past, and present.

Spend a final leisurely morning on the shores of Cinque Terre, savoring a seaside breakfast and wandering pastel alleys that complete your tailor-made Italy trip.

At the scheduled time, your private driver will transfer you to Milan Airport for your departing flight. This curated journey leaves you with coastal walks, mountain vistas, and timeless canals. Arrivederci Italia!