South Tyrol Compact

Dolomites

Art & Culture, Nature, Private tour

Offered

All year

Duration

4 days

Tour Type

Multi Days Tour

Quality5
Location5
Services5
Price5

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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 South Tyrol 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 South Tyrol.

DEPARTURE TIME | 9 AM.

AVAILABILITY | Upon request.

WEAR | Comfortable shoes and clothes.

WHO SHOULD TAKE IT | Everyone. The tour can be rearranged based on client’s fit level.

WEATHER CONDITIONS | The tour takes place rain or shine.

MORE INFO | This is a medium difficulty trek, where hiking shoes are required. Walking time is about 4 hours, with a total distance of 9.5 km and 400 mt altitude gain.

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

Itinerary

Day1: Bolzano - The South Tyrolean Wine Road

Walking tour of Bolzano followed by a visit to the Archeological Museum to view Ötzi, the Ice Man the 5300 years old famous mummified corps. Transfer to Caldaro and to the South Tyrolean Wine Road. Walking tour of Caldaro, and lunch at lake shore. Continue to Termeno, the spiritual birth place of the wine Gewuerztraminer. Visit of a winery and vineyards and wine tasting. Stop to a second winery for wine tasting. Return to Bolzano.

Day 2: Val Pusteria - Dolomites

Morning departure to Val Pusteria, and reach the village of Campo Tures, and visit Castle Taufers, famous for its ghost’s room and 24 decorates rooms. Continue to the town of Brunico, short walking tour and lunch. Return to Bolzano through the picturesque Val Badia and Val Gardena, home of the Ladin community and of the breathtaking Unesco World Heritage Dolomites. Stop in Ortisei and walking tour. Return to your hotel.

Day 3: Vipiteno - Bressanone

Morning departure to Vipiteno-Sterzing, Italy's northernmost town. Visit its charming historical center. Stop for a light lunch. Afternoon visit 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 cellar. The area is famous for growing the Sylvaner grape. Return to your hotel.

Day 4: Dorf Tirol - Meran

Morning arrival to Dorf Tirol, visit Castle of Tirol the residence of the counts of Tirol once ruler of the region and enjoy an exhibition of falconry. Continue to Castle Bunnnenhof, seat of the Farmer’s Museum and private residence of US poet Ezra Pound’s daughter. Continue to Merano, the pearl of South Tyrol. Visit and return to Bolzano.

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Anthony Franjoine 9 October 2022
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Definitely the best tour company i have used. The owner Claudia helped us plan our trip. She customized the itinerary and did everything possible to make this a great experience Great sights, outstanding value.