Dolomite Peaks to Venetian Canals
Good to know: Venice is completely car-free, so dropping off your rental car as soon as you arrive at the lagoon saves on expensive parking fees and lets you enjoy the canals stress-free.
Trip total
$116.63est.
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Per day
Munich to Val Gardena via Innsbruck
Pick up your rental car in Munich and head south into the Alps, stopping for a charming lunch in Innsbruck before checking into your base in Ortisei.
Arrive in Munich & Pick up Rental Car
After your transatlantic flight from SFO, touch down in Munich, collect your bags, and pick up your rental car with pre-booked alpine insurance.
Munich Airport
Lunch in Innsbruck Altstadt
Stroll past the Golden Roof and enjoy traditional Tyrolean dumplings in the historic old town.
Innsbruck Old Town
Check-in & Stroll in Ortisei
Settle into your hotel and walk through the pedestrian-friendly streets of Ortisei, framed by stunning wooden carvings.
Ortisei Town Centre
Seceda Dramatic Ridgelines
Ascend to one of the most famous viewpoints in the world and enjoy a panoramic high-altitude family walk.
Seceda Cable Car & Ridgeline Walk
Take the two-stage cable car up to 2,500 meters. Walk the easy ridge path for breathtaking views of the Odle peaks.
Seceda Mountain
Lunch at Baita Sofie Hütte
Savor authentic Ladin cuisine and local wines on a sunny terrace looking out directly at the jagged peaks.
Seceda slopes
Val d'Anna Leisure Trail
Descend via cable car and follow this flat, shaded creek-side trail perfect for families, complete with a playground.
Ortisei Valley
Alpe di Siusi Meadow Adventure
Explore Europe's largest high-altitude meadow with its rolling green hills and traditional wooden cabins.
Alpe di Siusi Cable Car & Easy Hiking
Take the cable car up from Ortisei to Compatsch. Follow gentle, stroller-friendly paths past grazing cows and wildflowers.
Alpe di Siusi
Lunch at Rauch Hütte
A beautiful rustic cabin serving hearty mountain specialties with dramatic views of the Sassolungo peaks.
Alpe di Siusi Meadow
The Great Dolomites Road to Cortina
Embark on an epic alpine drive over high mountain passes, riding a cable car up the sheer cliffs of Lagazuoi.
Scenic Drive over Passo Gardena & Passo Valparola
Wind through towering limestone walls with plenty of turnouts to snap family photos of the incredible vistas.
Passo Gardena
Lagazuoi Cable Car & Open-Air Museum
Sling up to the top of Mount Lagazuoi. Explore the historic WWI tunnels and enjoy a dramatic 360-degree terrace panorama.
Passo Falzarego
Lunch at Rifugio Lagazuoi
Enjoy traditional polenta and apple strudel at one of the highest mountain huts in the Dolomites.
Lagazuoi Peak
Check-in at Cortina d'Ampezzo
Arrive in the glamorous host town of the 1956 and 2026 Winter Olympics.
Cortina d'Ampezzo
The Emerald Jewel: Lago di Braies
Visit the crown jewel of Alpine lakes early in the morning, then enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the Pusteria Valley.
Lago di Braies Exploration & Boat Ride
Rent a classic wooden rowboat on this emerald-green lake before the crowds arrive, or walk the easy loop trail around its shore.
Pragser Wildsee
Lunch at Chalet Lago di Braies
Relax with lakeside views and enjoy fresh mountain trout or handmade pasta.
Lago di Braies Shore
Stroll around Lago di Dobbiaco
A much quieter, equally stunning lake with an educational nature trail perfect for kids.
Toblacher See
Tre Cime & Alpine Lakes
Take an accessible mountain hike around the jaw-dropping Three Peaks of Lavaredo, followed by a lakeside afternoon.
Tre Cime di Lavaredo Loop Walk
Walk the relatively flat, wide trail from Rifugio Auronzo to Rifugio Lavaredo for spectacular close-up views of the iconic peaks.
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Lunch at Rifugio Auronzo
Hearty mountain food right at the base of the peaks, looking out over the Cadini di Misurina needles.
Rifugio Auronzo
Relax at Lago di Misurina
Known as the 'Pearl of Cadore', walk along the shoreline or enjoy an ice cream with the Sorapiss mountain reflected in the water.
Lago di Misurina
Day Trip to San Candido & Baranci
Take a short day trip north to the charming town of San Candido for scenic family mountain coasters and Tyrolean culture.
Explore San Candido Historic Centre
Stroll the gorgeous pedestrian zone of this historic South Tyrolean town, visiting the collegiate church and alpine shops.
San Candido / Innichen
Lunch at Ristorante Jochele
Enjoy fresh local Tyrolean specialties like Schlutzkrapfen and dumplings in a warm, welcoming setting.
San Candido
Monte Baranci Funbob & Adventure
Take the chairlift up to the mountain playground, then race down on the Funbob, an incredibly scenic alpine coaster track.
Monte Baranci
Drive South to Venice
Drive south from the Dolomites to Venice, return your rental car at the airport, and take a water taxi to your historic canal-side stay.
Scenic Southbound Drive
Drive south out of the high Dolomites, transitioning from rugged limestone peaks into the rolling hills of the Veneto region.
Cortina to Veneto
Lunch in Historic Treviso
Stop in the elegant city of Treviso, famous for its canals, frescoed churches, and as the birthplace of tiramisu.
Treviso Center
Car Return at Venice Airport & Water Taxi
Drop off your rental car at Venice Marco Polo Airport, then board an exciting shared water taxi directly into the heart of car-free Venice.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Canal & Island Magic
Immerse yourself in Venice's historic center with delicious breakfast, iconic landmarks, and a traditional gondola experience.
Breakfast at Caffè Florian
Enjoy coffee and pastries at Europe's oldest continuous cafe, operating since 1720 on St. Mark's Square.
Piazza San Marco
St. Mark's Basilica & Square
Explore the breathtaking golden mosaics of the basilica and admire the historic architecture of the Doge's Palace.
San Marco, Venice
Lunch at Osteria al Portego
Savor traditional Venetian 'cicchetti' (tapas) and fresh seafood pasta in an authentic local alleyway tavern.
Castello, Venice
Venetian Gondola Experience
Glide through the quiet, narrow back canals and out onto the stunning Grand Canal for a classic Venetian memory.
Grand Canal, Venice
Venice Departure
Stroll across the iconic Rialto Bridge before taking a scenic water transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Rialto Bridge Morning Exploration
Walk across Venice's oldest and most famous bridge over the Grand Canal, checking out the bustling morning markets nearby.
Rialto, Venice
Airport Water Taxi Transfer
Check out of your hotel and board a final, scenic water taxi from the canal docks back to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Venice Waterway
Departure Flight to SFO
Arrive at Venice Airport (VCE), check your bags, and board your flight back home to San Bruno via San Francisco International Airport.
Venice Airport Terminal
- Reserve parking/shuttle for Lago di Braies (crucial in summer)
- Buy Austrian Vignette (digital or sticker) for highway driving
- Obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) for driving in Italy
- Sturdy hiking shoes or trail runners with good grip
- Windbreaker and warm layers (mornings at 2500m are cold)
- Reusable water bottle and sunscreen
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