1-day tour of the Italian Dolomites [round-trip from Venice + optional 8-person premium/bus group]

Cortina d'Ampezzo

Cortina is a picturesque town in northern Italy, known as the heart of the southern Alps. Surrounded by mountains, it boasts several iconic Dolomite peaks with breathtaking scenery. It is also the host of the next Winter Olympics.

(Summer: Apr–Oct)Lake Misurina

This is one of Italy's largest natural lakes, where the stunning scenery, fresh air, and surrounding mountain peaks will leave you in awe. Located in the Dolomites of northeastern Italy, it is a deep and mysterious lake. On its surface, you can see the reflections of the mountain peaks, with many magnificent summits surrounding it—including the famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks of Lavaredo), one of the most renowned peaks in the Dolomites. Standing by the lakeshore, you can admire the breathtaking views of these mountains.

(Winter Nov–Mar)Lake Braies

Considered one of Italy's most beautiful lakes, Lago di Braies is a stunning turquoise alpine lake in the heart of the Dolomites.

(Winter Nov–Mar)San Candido Town

A small town of over 3,000 people in northern Italy, where you can see the Dolomites skyline at the end of the hillside. (The itinerary will determine whether to visit that day based on visitors' feedback at the time.)

Itinerary Introduction:

Route A: Cortina d'Ampezzo + Lake Misurina + Lake Auronzo (bus tours do not operate in winter)

Venice departure – Cortina d'Ampezzo – Lake Misurina (lunch) – Valda Hills – view of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo – Lake Auronzo – Venice

• Arrive in Cortina d'Ampezzo by bus (approx. 2 hrs 20 min)
• Cortina d'Ampezzo (free time, approx. 70 min stay)
• Arrive at Lake Misurina by bus (approx. 30 min drive)
• Lake Misurina (free time, approx. 2-hour stay)
• Arrive at Lake Auronzo by bus (approx. 40 min drive)
• Lake Oronto (free time, approx. 40 min stay)
• Take the bus back to Venice (approx. 2h 20m drive)

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Route B: Pieve di Cadore + Lake Auronzo + Lake Misurina + Cortina d'Ampezzo (Small Group of 8)

• Arrive in Pieve di Cadore by car (approx. 100 min drive)
• Pieve di Cadore (free visit, approx. 30 min stay)
• Arrive at Lake Auronzo by car (approx. 20 min drive)
• Lake Oronto (Photo spot, 15-min stop)
• Arrive at Lake Misurina by car (approx. 30 min drive)
• Lake Misurina (free visit + lunch time, approximately 2 hours 45 minutes stay)
• Arrive in Cortina d'Ampezzo by car (approx. 20 min drive)
• Cortina d'Ampezzo (free visit, approx. 1 hr stay)
• Return to the meeting point in Venice by vehicle (approx. 2 hrs 50 min drive)

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Route C: Cortina d'Ampezzo + Lake Misurina/Lake Braies (Small Group of 8)

Venice – Cortina d'Ampezzo – View of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo – Lake Misurina (Summer: April-October)/Lake Braies and San Candido Town (Winter: November-March) – Venice

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Route D:Tre Cime + Lake Auronzo + Lake Misurina (Small Group of 8)

Venice – Santa Croce Lake – Pieve di Cadore – Tre Cime di Lavaredo – Cortina d'Ampezzo – Lake Misurina – Lake Auronzo – Venice

*The information on this page is for reference only and may vary depending on the package you choose, season, transportation, weather, strikes, and other factors. Please refer to the actual arrangements on the day of your trip.

*Except for attractions with specified admission fees, all other attractions offer free views. Please note that no refunds or price differences will be issued for any attractions reduced/adjusted due to special circumstances.