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Alto Adige in a Nutshell

Art & Culture, Nature, Private tour

Offered

All year

Duration

3 days

Tour Type

Multi Days Tour

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Overview

A 4 days itinerary suggestion for those that would like to explore and discover more of South Tyrol through the visit of historical towns, must-sees sites and unforgettable scenery.

Highlights

Discover the spectacular frescoes of Roncolo’s Castle
Visit the Alto Adige Wine Road and taste its top wines
Enjoy a visit to Europe’s smallest medieval walled city
Be amazed by the fairytale Funes Valley

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Bolzano area or anywhere in Alto Adige

DEPARTURE TIME | 9 AM

AVAILABILITY | Upon request

WEAR | Comfortable shoes and clothes

WHO SHOULD TAKE IT | Everyone

WEATHER CONDITIONS | The tour takes place rain or shine

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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

Private driver and an English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip
Tailor-made services (entrance fees, tastings, visits…) can be included to make the trip unique
Upon request we can include accommodations based on client’s budget

Itinerary

Day 1: Bolzano, Merano, Terlano

Walking tour of Bolzano followed by a visit to Roncolo Castle and its secular frescoes dating back to the Middle Ages. Following the visit meet with your private driver and transfer to Merano, the Pearl of South Tyrol. Walking tour of and the historical center, the Cathedral, the Medieval Arches and the Tappeiner Promenade.
Stop along the South Tyrol Wine Road, for a wine tasting before returning to Bolzano.

Day 2: Glorenza, Sluderno, Trautmandorff

Morning departure to Glorenza-Glurns, Europe’s smaller medieval walled city and stop for visit. Continue to Castle Coira-Churburg, the best preserved South Tyrol castle in South Tyrol, famous for its impressive armory. Lunch at the historical Brewery Forst. Next are the botanical Gardens of Trauttmansdorf, considered amongst the most visited in Europe. Stop at Rametz Castle for a wine tasting before returning to Bolzano.

Day 3: Bressanone, Novacella, Val di Funes

Morning tour to Bressanone-Brixen, South Tyrol oldest city and Episcopal See. Walking tour and visit of its major sights: the cloister, the Cathedral the 230 foot high Gothic tower and White Tower. Continue to the Novacella Abbey, a 800 years old monastery. Visit of the Abbey compound as well as the monastery cellar. The area around Novacella is also famous for growing the Sylvaner grape. Light lunch with tasting of local products. Stop at the fairy tale Funes Valley to capture on camera the small church of San Giovanni in Ranui with the unique background of the Dolomites.