Itinerary
- Day 1
Riva
You'll arrive in Riva and wander through the historic center, getting a feel for the town layout and local character. Finding a café on the Piazza near the shore is a nice way to ease in with a cappuccino, and you can relax there as the evening settles in. The mild summer weather sets a good tone for the week ahead, and there's something about that Southern atmosphere that just helps you unwind after traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the historic centre of Riva
- Enjoy cappuccino on the Piazza at the shore
Landmarks Riva Historic Centre Piazza at the shore 
- Day 2
Riva to Pietramurata
Your hiking starts in Ceniga and takes you through vineyards covering the Sarca Valley. You'll cross through a dramatic rock desert section with views down to Lago di Cavedine, then pass by fruit and vegetable fields as you continue toward Pietramurata. That village sits surrounded by tall rock walls, and the contrast between the open agricultural land and those towering cliffs creates a nice visual shift during the hike.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking tour through Sarca Valley vineyards
- Walk through rock desert landscape
- Visit Lago di Cavedine area
- Arrive at Pietramurata village
Landmarks Sarca Valley Lago di Cavedine Pietramurata 
- Day 3
Pietramurata to Trento
A bus ride gets you to Castello di Toblino and into the Valley of Lakes area. From there, the hiking route heads to Lago Terlago, then follows the high-altitude path of Saint Vigil through remote forests and karst plateaus until reaching an old fortress with views across the Etsch Valley and toward the Dolomites. Later, you'll descend into Trento to check out the historic center, where churches and Palazzi line the streets and give you a sense of the town's past.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus journey to Castello di Toblino
- Hiking tour to Lago Terlago
- Walk high-altitude path of Saint Vigil
- Visit ancient fortress and bulwarks
- Visit historic centre of Trento
- Explore churches and Palazzi in Trento
Landmarks Castello di Toblino Valley of Lakes Lago Terlago Dolomites Trento Historic Centre - Day 4
Trento to Levico
A short train journey gets you to the walking path toward Pergine's romantic center. After that, you'll follow the historic Roman road Via Claudia Augusta, which runs above Lago di Caldonazzo heading toward Lake Levico. The lakeside path is fairly relaxed and offers opportunities for a swim if you want one, since this Alpine lake stays warmer than most. By evening you'll reach Levico, a neat spa town where you can settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Trento to Pergine
- Walk to Pergine centre
- Hike along Via Claudia Augusta
- Walk above Lago di Caldonazzo
- Hiking along Lake Levicosee
- Arrive at Levico spa town
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Lake Levicosee
Landmarks Pergine Via Claudia Augusta Lago di Caldonazzo Lake Levicosee Levico - Day 5
Levico to Borgo Valsugana
This hiking day crosses high alpine pastures with waterfalls and mountain streams creating a lively backdrop. You'll come across an open-air nature art exhibition, then head via Sentiero Don Cesare to mountain hut Cipriani for a rest and maybe a bite. The descent after that is steep and dramatic, bringing you down to Borgo Valsugana with its charming Venetian bridges and pergolas creating that classic Italian village feel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-altitude hiking tour across alpine pastures
- Visit open-air nature art exhibition
- Break at mountain hut Cipriani
- Hike to Borgo Valsugana
- Explore Venetian bridges and pergolas in Borgo Valsugana
Landmarks Alpine pastures Sentiero Don Cesare Cipriani mountain hut Borgo Valsugana - Day 6
Borgo Valsugana to Bassano del Grappa
The route climbs to Alta Via del Tabacco, a high-altitude path offering views across the Brenta Valley below. You'll descend past the San Bovo hermitage and then walk more gently along the green Brenta river on the valley floor. Crossing the famous Ponte Vecchio marks your final stretch into Bassano del Grappa, and by that point you'll have covered some nice elevation changes and valley scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike Alta Via del Tabacco high-altitude path
- Visit San Bovo hermitage
- Walk along river Brenta
- Cross Ponte Vecchio
- Arrive at Bassano del Grappa
- Small Grappa-sampling
Landmarks Alta Via del Tabacco Brenta Valley San Bovo hermitage River Brenta Ponte Vecchio Bassano del Grappa - Day 7
Bassano del Grappa to Quarto d'Altino
Wooden bridges and footbridges take you through the Sile river nature park on a route that also works as a cycling path toward Munich and Venice. You'll reach Quarto d'Altino on the mainland near Venice, then catch a train to the main station. From there, buses connect easily to the lagoon city itself. Finishing the walk with a grappa tasting near St. Mark's Square is a nice way to cap off the hiking portion.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through nature park of river Sile
- Follow Munich-Venice cycling route
- Arrive at Quarto d'Altino
- Train journey to Mestre/Venice
- Small Grappa-sampling near St. Mark's Square
Landmarks River Sile nature park Quarto d'Altino St. Mark's Square 
- Day 8
Departure
This is your final day to either depart for home or extend your time in the region if you'd like to stay longer and explore more of what's around.
Optional Activities
- Extension of stay in Venice area
