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Full-day tour of Dolomites and Ortisei from Lake Garda

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£63.00

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Language: English, German

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Duration: 11 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Discover the Dolomites on a day-trip from the Lake Garda area
Enjoy breathtaking views over Marmolada, Sella, and Catinaccio peaks
Explore the village of Ortisei, famous for its beautiful wooden carvings

What to expect

Spend an unforgettable day discovering the history, culture, and natural beauty of the Dolomites valleys! During the day, you'll stop at typical mountain towns where you will have the chance to stroll among the shops and you will admire famous peaks like Marmolada, Sella, and Catinaccio.

Depart from your pick up point in the Lake Garda area and reach the Dolomites on board a comfortable air-conditioned coach. Along the way, your guide will provide you with the day's itinerary and some initial information about the places you'll visit. Stop close to Soraga Lake to enjoy the view and take some photos before passing through the cities of Moena or Cavalese. These are typical mountain towns, well-known by ski lovers and full of shops selling typical local products.

Reach Pordoi Pass, 2240 meters above sea level to admire the famous peaks of Marmolada, Sella, and Catinaccio. Here you will have some free time to enjoy lunch, take some photos or reach the Dolomites highest peak by wired cable car. In the afternoon, around 3.45pm, your bus will stop at Ortisei, a typical village known for wood carvings. Stroll among the beautiful wooden buildings, churches, and shops, buy a typical souvenir, or warm yourself with a hot chocolate.

What's included

Live commentary on board
Transportation in air-conditioned coach
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
Tour guide

What's not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees

Where

Meeting point:

This tour offers pickup from multiple locations. Please select the pickup places during the booking process and check specific information on pickup place and time on the Voucher

What to remember

This tour offers pickup from multiple locations. Here is an overview about all pickup points and times: At 07:00am from Peschiera del Garda in front of La Barcaccia restaurant (Via Generale Bonomi 3, 37019 Peschiera del Garda); At 07:15am from Lazise bus stop (Via Gardesana 22, 37017 Lazise); At 07:20am from Bardolino bus station (Piazzale Aldo Moro 1, 37011 Bardolino); At 07:30am from Garda bus station (Corso Italia 80, 37016 Garda); At 07:40am from Torri del Benaco bus station (Via Gardesana 35, 37010 Torri del Benaco); At 07:50am from Brenzone sul Garda bus stop (Via Madonna della Pace 4, 37010 Brenzone sul Garda); At 08:00am from Malcesine bus station (Via Gardesana 236, 37018 Malcesine); At 08.00 am from Limone sul Garda bus stop in front of Buongusto Al Turista Bakery (Via IV Novembre 50, 25010 Limone sul Garda); At 08:20am from Riva del Garda bus station close to the taxi (Viale Trento 5, Riva del Garda); At 08:25am from Torbole bus station (in front of hotel La Vela), Via Str. Granda 2, Nago-Torbole

Please arrive at your pickup location 5 minutes before the time indicated
The tour will take place also in case of bad weather conditions

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Sheila Holmes
From United States of America - September 2022

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Would like to have been back earlier. Less time in the mountain.
Deborah
From United Kingdom - September 2022

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Wrong seats allocated on plane and unhelpful staff. Rep in hotel and on excursions friendly and excellent and knowledgeable . Your App rubbish. Could ...
Eden cumbrian
From United Kingdom - September 2022

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Great
Overall rated
3/5

A beautiful day out scenery spectacular, the disappointing thing was If you didn’t do the cable car and cannot walk too far there was very little to d ...
Anonymous
From Israel - August 2022

Average
Overall rated
3/5

Guide was good but could have done with another stop. Also my son could not attend due to not feeling well and they refused to return even some of th ...
Ottersons
From United Kingdom - July 2022

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Great day out, well planned, very friendly and informative guide and fabulous driver, amazed how they drive big buses around all those hairpin bends.
Shirley
From United Kingdom - July 2022

Travelled as a couple

55 - 64 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Unfortunately we had a very wet day! At the summit the cable car was closed for obvious reasons. We enjoyed seeing the countryside and learning the hi ...

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