Alpine Villages and private Coffee Workshop

Alto Adige

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Duration

6 hours

Tour Type

Overview

Enjoy a full day excursion to discover the pretty villages of the Siusi Plateau at the feet of the majestic Dolomites, and experience a private coffee workshop in a local roastery followed by a coffee tasting.

Highlights

  • Soak into the mesmerizing landscape of the Dolomites
  • Get acquainted to the charming village of Castelrotto and its artistic gems
  • Learn about coffee roasting techniques and enjoy a private workshop
  • Discover the story about the witch trials of Castel Presule

 

MEETING POINT | At the lobby of your centrally located hotel


DEPARTURE TIME | Please be ready at the hotel lobby by 7:45 AM, for a prompt departure at 08:00AM


RETURN TIME | Approx. 4:30 PM


WEAR | Comfortable clothing and hiking shoes


WHO SHOULD TAKE IT  | This is tour is suitable to everyone


WEATHER CONDITIONS | The tour takes place rain or shine


MORE INFO | The tour can be re-arranged based on client’s fit level. If interested is possible to add the visit to the castle (subject to opening hours) and will be with audio guide (cost €7 extra p/p).


TERMS & CONDITIONS | The tour is fully refundable if the cancellation is received 72 hours before departure. For cancellation within 2 day(s) prior, a 100% penalty will apply.

Included

  • English speaking guide
  • Easy hike
  • Private transportation
  • Private coffee workshop and coffee tasting
  • Tour Guide gratuity
  • Lunch

Itinerary

Meet your English speaking guide at your hotel lobby. Leaving Bolzano behind we first stop at the village of Castelrotto-Kastelrut, member of the “Most beautiful Borghi of Italy Association”.

After a walk through the charming village, we reach the Church of San Valentin, for a quick top for pictures. The church with bell tower with the typical onion-shaped roof is known above for the beautiful frescoes dating back to the 14th and 15th century. We continue to the pond of Fie’, located in an idyllic location, surrounded by the Sciliar mountain range. As it is possible to bathe, in summer is a real pleasure for local and tourist while in winter as it freezes , is open for ice skating and curling.

From here we will start and easy hike that will take us to the majestic Castle Presule (about 1h30 long, easy) famous for the witch trials that took place here and where 9 women lost their lives. Lunch will be arranged along the way depending on timing.

Before heading back to Bolzano, we will stop at a local coffee brewery house where you will join a private coffee workshop and learn all about its history and roasting techniques followed by a coffee tasting. Return to Bolzano afterwards.

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