Dramatic Dolomites & Dazzling Lakes

Day 1

TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Following the Channel crossing to Calais and complete the journey to our overnight dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation. (D)

Day 2

OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO MOLVENO
We complete the journey to our resort arriving in time for dinner. (B,D)

Day 3

LAKE GARDA
Today we journey south through the ancient Tenno Valley passing medieval villages and lush pastures to the amazing Riva del Garda on Italy's largest lake, Lake Garda. Browse the many shops and eateries, enjoy a gelato by the lake or why not take a boat ride to nearby Limone for a water's eye view of the stunning shores? (B,D)

Day 4

FREE DAY
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore your resort of Molveno. Your included Dolomiti Card gives you free travel on local buses and discounted entrance to local attractions. (B,D)

Day 5

ITALIAN DOLOMITES
Scenic drive through the Italian Dolomites, a mountain range of dramatic peaks, to the historic town of Trento with time to browse in the weekly market. From here you can board the local 'Castles Train' (free but non-bookable) from Trento to Male passing picture-postcard scenery and dramatic medieval castles along the way or choose to travel the route by coach before returning to the hotel. (B, D)

Day 6

BOLZANO
Our excursion today takes us to the capital of the South Tyrol, Bolzano, which shows its Austrian history in the architecture, scenery and even the language. Here you can see the cathedral, pretty piazzas or perhaps visit the museum which is home to the 5,300-year-old body of 'Otzi the Iceman' found in 1991 in the local mountains. (B,D)

Day 7

MOLVENO TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
We depart our hotel and continue to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (B,D)

Day 8

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Continue to Calais and complete the journey home. (B)