Part of the eastern Alps in northern Italy and marking the border between Italy and Austria, these natural beauties are another UNESCO heritage site. And my traveling companions were all wonderful like-minded souls. The Dolomites, Lake Como, and other beautiful scenery along the way were gorgeous as well.". You can see how this colorful glass is made, and bring home a souvenir. Revenge travel is real. Take the 6.4-mile hike to Tre Cime di Lavaredo, an incredibly picturesque three-peaked range. The Verona Arena dating back to 30 AD that is still in use today was very impressive. The husband was a chef, so the food was top notch. I look forward to returning to see the areas I missed.". "This was actually after coming in before the tour started. It is amazing!! The Val Gardena and Alpe di Siusi ski areas offer fun on the slopes for the whole family. The allure of South Tyrol lies in its variety and the harmony of opposites. Our guide, Patricia, was fantastic. All of the two night stops on the tour could have been destinations on their own merits and there were none that I would change. starting out as the Heart of Italy tour does in Rome and ending with relaxation in Lake Como. "The Church of the Gesu (The Jesuits) in Rome. In hindsight, it was the lift, which laid the foundaition stones fort he developement of the ski resort and for tourism on the Alpe di Siusi.1,815 mt. Every step of the way, they made the BEST OF ITALY in 17 days informative and fun. We felt like a family. Our second favorite spot was Cinque Terre. Our guide, Mariana, was warm and knowledgeable. Filters. Anything missing or inaccurate? It met all of our expectations. We started at dawn--roosters were crowing in little Corniglia--and had this beautiful trail all to ourselves.". "My wow moment wasn't a singular occurrenceit was a culmination of the fantastic variety of this tourfrom a lake to the mountains to the canals to the art to the Mediterranean to the winery to the historythe overall tapestry of Italy was incredible to experience. Val Gardena/Grdnertal is the valley that bounds Puez-Odle Nature Park to the south. We had such a great experience. The scenery was literally and figuratively breathtaking. Its definitely colder and greyer than southern Italy. The number of photos taken is in the thousands, so many moments to relive again.". "Each part of the trip was filled with several wow moments, so its hard to select just a few - the elegant and idyllic beauty of Lake Como; the gentle and restorative grandeur of the Alps; the intensely rich and profound history and art of Venice, Florence and Rome; the beautiful setting and fascinating traditions of San Gimignano, Assisi, Siena and Orvieto; the heavenly blue of the Ligurian Sea; and the lovingly cultivated and gorgeous countryside surrounding Altarocca. "Not any special "wow" moment but many great moments from the Sistine chapel to Venus to Varenna. Travelling with Vanessa was a pure joy. Or if you prefer to drive yourself then, by all means, rent a car. One month prior to the tour departure, you'll find the directions to your first tour hotel and a complete list of hotels where we'll be staying in the Documents section of your tour account. This tour did not disappoint! Overall rating: rating 5 of 5. By night, Venetian nightlife happens around Campo Santa Margherita, next to one of the citys universities, as well as in bar and restaurants. The perfect excuse to actively explore Val Gardenas nature. "Hard to pick a favorite moment in this 17 day tour because there are so many. We definetely want to see the Alpe di Siusi Altiplano. Wonderful beginning to end! I loved seeing Lake Como and thought it was so beautiful and the Dolomites were breathtaking! We were very fortunate to only experience a slight sprinkle one evening in Florence and only a few times did we have cloudy skies. Where do you find these fantastic people? "Sailing along the Cinque Terre towns during sunset was my favorite part of the trip. We walked through cow pastures with the pleasant sound of ringing cow bells, and ended up at a small ski lodge where we had hot chocolate. Once youre set on the Alpe di Siusi at one of the many hotels, b&b, or private apartments, consider a hike across the 300 km of marked trails, which will lead you through pastures and mountain peaks. Just keep in mind that traveling by train and bus will take longer, so plan your itinerary accordingly. The scheduling and use of time was outstanding. I particularly enjoyed Orvieto to learn a bit about Etruscans.". Hotels were centrally located; accommodation was very comfortable with substantial buffet breakfasts. I particularly enjoyed Florence and the Cinque Terre. Its swaying grasses, backed by some of the most magnificent mountains in Italy, are a lush green in spring and a golden brown in autumn. In addition to what's on the itinerary there were so many unexpected treats and treasures in each of the 20+ towns I spent time in as part of this trip. And hiking in Alpe di Siusi is one of the best things to do in Italy. "There were two I thought were wow moments! Another option is to to just go for a day trip and sleep in Verona one more night. We also travelled with our son and that also made it special. Val Gardena offers you a vast network of well-marked hiking trails, from relaxed strolls to challenging trails. If youre down to spend some cash, a night tour on a gondola is also a very valid option (40-minute gondola tours are 80 by day and 100 by night for 35 minutes). We enjoyed getting a taste of the major cities as well as the smaller towns. Varenna, Bellagio and Lake Como were beautiful as was Cinque Terre. overview of Italy north of Rome. This was our 1st but not our last Rick Steve;s Tour. Our dinner on the terrace at La Vista was one of the best! I am married, but did this trip solo, and everyone was so welcoming, kind, and friendly. Then we'll tour the elaborate cathedral and learn how Siena's rich medieval history and rivalry with Florence shaped this city. We enjoyed the special speakers and local guides, "St. Peter's was very impressive! ENJOY SUPERB HIKING. -The whole tour was an experience in itself. "Umbria pleasantly surprised me with the landscape and beautiful towns, plus alllllll the little shops with gelato. Our second base takes us west where well stay on the high alpine meadows of Alpe di Siusi to see a couple of the Dolomites most iconic scenes. The Dolomites are famous for their crystal clear lakes (hello Lago di Carezza! We walked into our beautiful room on Lake Como and opened our window and there was the lake right before our eyes. There was a lot of variety in the destinations, the food, the sights, and it totally met our expectations. Every location that we visited was memorable, the local tour guides were excellent, the back door experiences made the trip unique, and the pace of the trip was perfect. Its another trail that is not particularly difficult, but it does have spots of uphill. I really enjoyed hearing from the artisans who have perfected their craft (Venice, Sienna).". All group meals and activities were well planned and executed. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Sienna was wonderful and Orvieta was also a place to return to. Dennis. She presented information, as you would expect of a "local guide", Also, Siena was new to us and I learned so much! Astounding bordering on being a spiritual experience.". Every month the best holiday offers You already know what I would ideally choose, but keep in mind that by car your trip will be a lot easier, so it might be worth to rent a car for this trip. CHECK IT OUT. No bus. "Gardens at peak bloom in Villa Carlotta on Lake Como.". We liked the blend of planned time and free time which was really nice and our tour guide was absolutely amazing. Today we'll venture into the heart of magical Tuscany, stopping on the way to poke around the quiet lanes of a friendly hill town. "There were certainly more than one! Beautiful sights, excellent guides, very nice hotels, fun loving group of fellow travelers. I am familiar with your TV series and have often watched them, and rewatched them after signing up for the 17 day Italy tour. I loved the magnificent views in the Alps, the picturesque towns of Lake Como and Cinque Terre, and amazingly the huge picture of Birth of Venus by Botticelli in Florence - wow!! Sleep near Orvieto. or take a day trip to TuscanyDAY 14: Take a train back to Milan and depart from there. The pace was challenging but the venues were worth the early get-ups! Excellent tour director (Trina) and driver (Dino). Hike toward Baita Stella Alpina and then onto Almrosenhtte. The structure of the trip fit my needs usually a group dinner the first night in a new place, which allowed me to not worry about logistics. That being said, its easy enough to find some spots for some peace and tranquility. It is an ideal hiking destination for families with kids: the hut is reachable also with baby strollers. If you arent flying, train stations are almost everywhere, starting from the Milano Centrale train station (Piazza Duca dAosta 1), known for its beautiful and imposing architecture in addition to its thousands of daily commuters. The tour matched the description and was truly the Best of Italy! Holiday regions. If I had to choose one, I'd say the Cinque Terre hike from Monterosso al Mare to Vernazza and Corniglia.". Booking round-trip to one city will require a connecting flight, train trip, or additional overnight stay in Italy. Sleep in the Alpe di Siusi area. She brought each destination alive with the history of the area, pertinent information, stories, facts, funny legends! She guided us through Covid with much care, concern and knowledge. If youre an experienced driver, you wont have any issues. They can all be explored on foot, on skis, skitouring, with snowshoes or on a sleigh or even with your thoughts from the comfort of your hotels swimming pool! We took a few precautions like getting the latest covid booster and wearing our masks during crowded indoor venues and during transportation. You cannot miss the view from the top of of the Duomo Terraces, which you can ascend to either by stairs or elevator. It was a lovely day.". We also enjoyed having local guides and especially with the use of the radios! There was a great balance between planned tours and free time. in Cinque Terra. Enjoy wonderful day-long hikes in the Dolomites. From the excellent pre-tour support (I think our longest hold time when calling to ask silly questions was less than a minute) to the superior guides, to the "never would have seen that myself" moments on the tour, to the bonding with the group, everything went better than we could have hoped. Amazing! Italys northernmost province combines Alpine staidness with Italian joie-de-vivre, the Dolomites a UNESCO World Heritage site and cultural diversity. LAGO DI SORAPIS HIKE. Every time I hiked into certain sections of Seiser Alm all I wanted to do was run through it, with a big ol shit-eating grin on my face. Every day was special. We listened to Rick Steve's suggestions of packing light and it was rewarded with ease of travel and mobile flexibility. I had high expectations and they were exceeded. This afternoon we'll return to our agriturismo, with plenty of time for a countryside walk before dinner together. Spend your last day of your northern Italy 10-day itinerary heading back to Milan and gathering your memories from this great trip! We found each destination even better than the last one. Here, mountains collide with soft meadows, creating a mesmerizing landscape full Dont get confused though as there are trails that have an A or B after them. "It was all so fantastic that I just don't have a favorite "wow" moment. The Dolomites were spectacular. Light to strenuous walking (your choice). The landscape of this outdoor paradise outdoes itself with remarkable natural phenomena which can only be experienced here in such an impressive manner. Your guide will help you with any post-tour planning, leaving you well prepared for the road ahead. Everything was very well organized and our guide Colleen was excellent. I particularly loved the location of the hotels being in the heart of the cities. "Lots of them. Bus: 4 hours. The tour met all my expectations. Just begs for a return trip. "So many! The rooftop view of the Grand Canal in Venice at sunset. Equipped with your included Lake Como ferry pass, you'll have the entire day and evening free to explore the villages and waterways of romantic Lake Como, including the elegant town of Bellagio. Hiking in Northern Italy is a dream for hikers! But seeing da Vinci's "Adoration of the Magi" at the Uffizzi was tops for me. Route no. Our bus driver Dino was fantastic and smooth rides. Also, though not adhering to any religion myself, seeing the importance these beliefs still hold (for good or ill) for Italy's culture, and the world beyond its borders, is something in itself. Sleep in Venice. Youll begin on trail #14 out of Compaccio. Our tour guide Daniela was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, attentive, and just a kind special person that we were all very fortunate to meet making our experience truly unforgettable. Our tour guide, Stephanie, did a phenomenal job. Stephanie's handling of the COVID situations also made me say wow more than a few times.". Fantastico! "So many to choose from. "Probably staying at the winery near Orvieto. Lovely bus; amazing meals. USt-IdNr. Its surrounded by all those rugged Dolomite peaks that I drool over. This tour exceeded our expectations! "1) Alpe di Suise!! Our guide Colleen made the trip, so professional, so organized, so kind and so helpful. Our vision of the "real" Italy. This was the first "wow" for me.". Our tour gave us a good overview of the varied areas, from lakes, to small towns, to larger cities, mountains, and meadows. If you are a first-timer to the Dolomites, and you want to see the best the area has to offer, Val Gardena is a great place to stay. Well, you are here for hiking in Alpe di Siusi so why not? expand_less. We'll end our walk at the Accademia Gallery to marvel at works of sculptural genius: Michelangelo's rough-hewn Prisoners and his greatest masterpiece, David. We very much liked Lake Como and hiking in Cinque Terre. For me the wow moment were the churches, basilicas, and cathedrals. It took some places off of my bucket list. Dinners were delicious and delightful. I took A LOT of pics on this hike on the way up to the pass and on the way back to Compatsch. I noticed a man, probably in his mid-30s, walking with his dog. Its roll-on-the-ground-in-it-all worthy! Our tour guide Vanessa with her knowledge and personality made this trip to Italy fun and enjoyable. And a high five to everyone involved! In the Winter of 1938/39 opened the first lift on the Alpe di Siusi: the Slittovia Giogo-Panorama. Overall I enjoyed the tour, and I picked this itinerary because I wanted to go to a few new places in Italy. Our tour guide Sarah - vibrant, witty and full of energy - set the tone for an exciting, wonderful adventure. The Dolomites and Alpe di Suisi were spectacular. Great group of people. Autumn is a bit quieter as you wont run into all the families with school-aged children. Of course, Michelangelo's David and the Sistine Chapel stood out even among so many other fine offerings. And Venice and Florence are always delightful. Vaporetto ride, Gondola ride, walking to St. Mark's Square each evening to enjoy the live music!. Meeting new people and seeing the incredible sights made for a memorable tour! Moderate walking: 26 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. The vistas over Alpe di Siusi in the early morning or late afternoon are stunning. It was fabulous! Hiking trails are lined with impressive autumnally coloured forests, and in the villages celebrations and music events take place during harvest season. South Tyrol is a region abounding with contrasts, between Mediterranean landscape and Alpine peaks, deeply rooted tradition and cosmopolitan curiosity. Most tour members arrange to fly into Milan (MXP) and out of Rome (FCO) choose "multicity" on flight-booking websites. Enjoy this winter sports paradise, discover the beautiful contrasts in Val Gardena in spring or see the unique variety of flowers blooming across the mountain meadows during early summer. Then, decide which wheels you want to use to get around. I stayed 5 on my very first visit and that was a good amount of time. Breathtaking.". The balance between planned activities and personal time was perfect. Our many guides throughout the many cities were absolutely brimming with enthusiasm and the intimate knowledge of the particular site/city. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. I think perhaps travelling down the Grand Canal in Venice had to be my favourite moment as that experience is so unique.". Saw and experienced so much in a short time it was wonderful. The locations we visited were all wonderful, and the local guides were all excellent. with facts, humor and personal anecdotes. "For our first meal together on the tour, our guide arranged a home cooked meal from a retired chef in his home. Along the way, we'll learn about the city's remarkable past and its challenging future. Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm in German, Mont Suc in Ladin) is the largest high-alpine pasture in Europe, covering a surface area of 56 square kilometers.. Everyone looked after each other and new long lasting friendships were forged. It was extremely well-planned and gave us an opportunity to enjoy a very rich, endlessly interesting and truly inspiring range of sites, people, food, history and art. "To pick one? No bus. Whether you need help planning part or all of your trip, Im ready to assist you in making your travel dreams come true! I loved the combination of big cities and also small towns and villages. If I could have, I would have seen more. Original Poster . The tour was well organized and we visited some amazing and interesting places. Alpe di Siusi looks like a dream!! It is really such a stunning place. To visit these island, you can take the water bus and stroll around each island on your own, or you can opt for a (quite affordable) guided tour to learn more about their history and traditions. "Alpe di Siusi area hiking was my personal favorite." The Rick Steves Best of Italy tour is exactly that the very best. Reviews Q&A. Our guides were walking Wow Moments!!!". The streets of Varenna and the tranquility of the botanical gardens next to our Hotel Victoria. The scenery was fabulous, the museums are outstanding, the hotels were wonderful, the local guides are extremely knowledgeable and Marianna was a great tour guide. 368. Well organized and executed. Cinque Torri, and visit the still waters of Lago di Braies with its perfect reections and red boats. Alpe di Siusi is known as Seiser Alm in German. If you are a first-timer to the Dolomites, and you want to see the best the area has to offer, Val Gardena is a great place to stay. For COVID-19 Travel and RS Tours information, Strenuous walking: 28 miles throughout the day with lots of hills, stairs, and uneven terrain. Sleep with street noise and no (or weak) air conditioning. They were always timely. Moderate walking: 26 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs, Bus: 4 hours. "In Assisi we serendipitously met up with Calendimaggio with people in 13th century regalia parading through the town. Anyway, this is delightful trail for sure and different from the others which is why its on this list. This "The Best of Italy in 17 Days" did not disappoint. Did have a "YOW" moment when my wife, trying to get a video of the Cinque Terre sunrise stepped barefoot on an Italian yellow jacket - glad we chose the boat tickets; not the hiking pass.". Orvieto stands out as that place for me.". : +39 0471 777777 If you visit during the summer season, we recommend hiking this exhilarating Alpe di Siusi Rifugio Bolzano Rifugio Alpe di Tires circuit trail. There are lots of different ways to plan your time at Alpe di Siusi. The intimacy of presentation combined with my overwhelming amazement for such artistry overcame me emotionally.". Also eating homemade Pesto made by Felicita? Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm. Subscribe to get your FREE PDF on the best destinations in Europe for the independent traveler 2022 Edition! expand_less. David and the Sistine Chapel were awesome! The "extra" things our guide arranged for us in between the major site visits made the trip especially memorable. Plan your next holiday with us! Rick would say"Ask for help." As you return you can retrace your steps or stay on trail #6 past the Panorama lift. I understand our guide personally used her influence with the Italian Air Force to provide us a real Wow experience.". In case you are coming to Milan by car, just make sure to have a not too pricey parking lot reserved for you, because parking here is expensive and most importantly, you wont need to drive during your 1 day+1 night here! I was fascinated by the culture, language, food and beauty of the various regions we visited. I came to Mahlknechhtte and could see a trail wending its way up to what I could tell was a pass. A side trip to the Carrara marble quarries was a treat. Vanessa our guide was outstanding. Gorgeous. Panorama valley station 2,015 mt. Maybe I would say that I was incredibly impressed with how well organized the tour was. Favoloso!! Thanks for the comment Chelsea. "Seeing outstanding Renassance art, lovely churches and beautiful areas of Lake Como, rolling hils of Umbria and opportunity to hike Seiser Alm Dolomite and Cinque Terre areas was special. We saw and did all of the highlights, learning about Italy and the distant past. The hotels were 1st rate along with breakfast and team. The comradery developed among the participants added to the experience. It was the best no stress gift we could give ourselves for a vacation which had been in our plans for many years. I just knew it was going to be Tuscany. Worth every penny! If you have limited time in Milan, my advice would be to try and []. I'd recommend your tours to all and will take another soon. Theres no better place than Val Gardena to dive headfirst into the wonderful world of the Dolomites. Florence is also pretty close by (just 30 minutes from Bologna by fast train), and I mean, Florence and Tuscany need no introduction! Today we'll hit the road and drive high into Italy's Alps (the Dolomites), where locals speak German first, Italian second. Ive gone on multiple tours led by Walks, and the guides were always amazing. Our guide, Ferdi, with his wealth of information and great sense of humor was a great leader. On this particular tour there was a very significant amount of explore in your own time built into the schedule, which was much appreciated considering the 17-day tour length. Loved the whole thing. Crowds do not. He had never been to Europe and a Rick Steves' tour was on his bucket list, so he talked me into it being we were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with this trip of a lifetime. "This is a difficult question, since there were so many wonderful moments and experiences, but the bus ride from Bolzano, Italy to the Dolomites and the amazing hike among the snow covered peaks that followed will live and linger in my mind for a long long time! A great surprise, thanks to Trina. Hiking in Northern Italy is a dream for hikers! Wonderful group. 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