Desirable Dolomites & Stunning South Tyrol

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Morning departure, we travel to Folkstone for our channel tunnel crossing to Calais. Once in France we travel into Belgium and through Germany to our overnight hotel in Saarbrucken for dinner and breakfast.

Day 2 After breakfast we continue our journey to Italy, crossing over the Brenner Pass up into the Brenta Dolomites to Paganella for 5 night's dinner and breakfast. We are welcomed by Fausto and his family with a glass of Prosecco.

Day 3 Free day in our resort including a guided walk around the village with your host Fausto. Enjoy a picnic with great company, food and wine and start to get into the relaxed Paganella way of life in the mountains.

Day 4 Today we arrive in one of Italy`s best kept secrets-stunning merino! In true sound of music fashion, this beautiful spa town sits nestled between the Dolomites. The town centre abounds with shops, restaurants and cafés oozing with delicious strudel. For a bird's eye view of the city, take the chair lift up to the panoramic view point. In the afternoon, we head for the historic winery of Cantina Martinelli, where we enjoy a tour and tasting of some top quality wines.

Day 5 Today we drive north towards Moena, based in the heart of the dolomite, and ascend towards the vibrant town of Canazei. From here it's just a short drive to get to the Sella pass, an incredible viewing platform, from where we can enjoy lunch and appreciate the amazing 360 degree views across the Dolomites spectacular jagged peaks. We continue down into the alluring Val Gardena, a historic valley known for its wood making traditions and unique ancient language, Ladin, which is only spoken here. Enjoy a break in the picturesque village of Ortisei and relax over a delicious plate of strudel, or perhaps shop for one of the other local specialities handmade cuckoo clocks.