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- The best Italian Alps tour packages
- What people love about Italian Alps Tours
- Travel Italian Alps your way
- Top operators in Italian Alps
- Italian Alps tours for every group
- Top Italian Alps travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Italian Alps
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The best Italian Alps tour packages
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Hiking in the Dolomites
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Great value for money. Excellent travel company.”
Narendra, traveled in August 2022
The Italian Alps unfold through moderate 14km daily hikes from Dobbiaco. Scale Strudelkopf at 2,307m for Tre Cime di Lavaredo views, visit Bruneck's unique Earth Pyramids, and hike Monte Elmo's cross-border peak. Includes cheese tasting at an 1882 cooperative and mountain hut meals.
Duration 8 days Destinations Venice, Dobbiaco, Ampezzo, Tre Cime di Lavaredo Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From $3,690
15% Off- US$3,136You save $554
4 Days Northern Lakes Tour - from Milan
15 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Overall the tour arrangement was fine, in particular the hotel accommodations for the three nights are fine.”
Leslie, traveled in September 2023
The majestic route from Lake Maggiore's glacier-carved shores leads to Lake Garda's mountain-ringed waters. Take in Bellagio's Alpine vistas, Bergamo's hilltop medieval quarter, and Lake Iseo's mountain villages. Features private boat tours and 4-star accommodations.
Duration 4 days Destinations Milan, Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Como, Bellagio, Bergamo, Sirmione, Garda, Verona, Iseo Age Range 2 to 85 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Europeando Europa From
15% Off- US$1,446
Milan & Lake Como - 3 Days/ 2 Nights
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“He has great knowledge of history and background of places we covered, and most importantly he ensured everyone was having a great time.”
Sonam, traveled in September 2019
Panoramic views of the Italian Alps spread from Como's surrounding hills. This budget-friendly tour (approx. $210 per day) combines Milan's fashion scene at Vittorio Emanuele II gallery with Lake Como's natural beauty. Wander through medieval Varenna's fishermen's houses and Bellagio's classy boutiques with an expert English-speaking guide.
Duration 3 days Destinations Milan, Como, Bellagio, Varenna Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English, Italian Operator Italy on a Budget Tours From $612
15% Off- US$521You save $91
Classic Dolomites - Premium Adventure
56 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We always felt safe and weren't rushed during the day. Would definitely do another Exodus trip!”
Matthew, traveled in July 2019
The Italian Alps reveal their beauty on this 8-day premium adventure, based in charming Villabassa. Hike to Lake Braies, ascend Monte Piana for WWI history, and circle the iconic Tre Cime peaks. Stay at historic Hotel Adler with spa facilities and gourmet dining. Expert guide leads daily walks averaging 8-10 miles with 2,000ft ascents.
Duration 8 days Destinations Niederdorf, Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Dobbiaco Age Range 16 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
15% Off- US$3,150
Enchanting Waters: Discovering the Lakes of Italy, Self-Drive
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Hotels were exquisite, and suggested activities were lovely. Gorgeous scenery, and fantastic locations.”
Laurie, traveled in April 2024
The southern Italian Alps stretch from Lake Ledro to Riva del Garda's surf paradise. Luxuriate at Hotel Villa Sofia, visit prehistoric villages, and take scenic drives through Tignale and Tremosine. Ideal for 60+ travelers seeking mountain experiences.
Duration 8 days Destinations Milan, Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Como, Bergamo, Garda, Verona Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator TUI Italia From $1,574
15% Off- US$1,338You save $236
What people love about Italian Alps Tours
- 4 Days Northern Lakes Tour - from Milan
Absolutely great tour. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Luigi is such a great guide. Highly recommended!
- 4 Days Northern Lakes Tour - from Milan
Our guide Luigi was excellent, warm , professional and welcoming to all , very patient with the group . The bus driver was also very professional and courteous and a very safe driver. Beautiful part of Italy!
- 4 Days Northern Lakes Tour - from Milan
The overall tour was excellent, very well organized and enriching. All the itinerary was followed exactly as stated. Luigi was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. The accommodations were good. What I would suggest is for the tour to have a list of recommendations for the guests to check (restaurants, museums, activities) during every free time they are given.
Travel Italian Alps your way
The Dolomites offer really solid multi-day treks that consistently get high marks from our customers. From Dobbiaco, you can do an 8-day route with daily hikes to spots like Lake Braies - the water there is this amazing emerald color - and along the Tre Cime di Lavaredo circuit, which most hikers consider the best trail around. Over at Lake Como, there's a 7-night option based in Gravedona where you walk through vineyards and mountain villages, though TourRadar folks mention the climbs can be steeper than they expected. The guides on both tours get great feedback - they know the area inside out and adjust the routes based on how fit the group is. What our travelers especially like are the regional picnic lunches and how the routes mix challenging peaks with easier valley walks.
See all Hiking & Trekking toursCycling the Italian Alps comes in three distinct flavors. The luxury small group rides tackle those famous passes - Gavia and Stelvio - with support vans right there when you need them and really good meals waiting at the end of each day. Our guides know exactly when to push the pace and when to ease back, something TourRadar customers mention a lot in their feedback. If you're after something gentler, the Innsbruck to Verona route rolls past medieval towns, vineyards and follows the Adige River valley. The South Tyrol option gives you a unique German-Italian mix, with stops at Lake Caldaro and local restaurants serving food that blends both cultures. The bike paths are clearly marked and you'll find plenty of interesting places to stop between rides.
See all Bicycle toursThe Italian Alps tours that really work well combine Lake Maggiore, Como and Garda in a self-drive format that lets you move at your own speed. Our customers love taking the ferry across to Isola Bella where you can wander through baroque gardens, then heading over to Villa Carlotta to see its art collection. The hotels are carefully picked and the route planning makes sense - you won't waste time backtracking. Up in the Dolomites, you can take the funicular up to Bergamo's old town and explore Verona's Roman heritage. TourRadar customers often tell us how much they enjoy finding smaller places like Borghetto sul Mincio, a village that's stayed pretty much unchanged for centuries.
See all Explorer toursExplore a wide diversity of self-guided tours through Italian Alps. We have 61 adventures that vary from 4 days to 9 days. With the greatest number of departures in June, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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Top operators in Italian Alps
Our customers consistently praise Italy on a Budget and Explore for running really well-organized tours through Italy. Guides like Eduardo and Pete Myers get mentioned a lot in reviews for knowing their stuff and being genuinely helpful - they're particularly good at adapting plans when needed and sharing interesting local insights. The feedback on hotels is a bit mixed though. While most accommodations work fine, some of the standard rooms haven't quite hit the mark for comfort or amenities. A few travelers mentioned they would have liked more detailed info about the historical places they visited and also some suggestions for filling free time productively. That said, the Italian Alps section of these tours seems to really impress people. You get solid value from both operators - they've got the logistics sorted and their guides actually make a difference to how much you get out of the experience. Marie and Didi, two guides who lead Alpine routes, got special mentions for their local knowledge and also their ability to keep groups engaged and on track. What's particularly good is how these companies handle the practical bits - getting from place to place, timing visits well and making sure everyone knows what's happening next. They've clearly got their systems figured out, even if there's room to beef up some of the historical background info and accommodation standards in certain spots.
- 4.5 (11,926 reviews)
"Great value for money. Good tour guide. Excellent travel company. Some days the hiking was a bit light. Would have given it 5 stars if the hiking was every day. Also tourradar/intrepid could also consider providing a higher cost tour where we stay at different refuges every day. This will reduce the transportation constraints and time and increase the Dolomites amazing experience.
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Hiking & Trekking
- Response time
- 7h
- Response rate
- 96%
- Average price
- $572
- 4.5 (408 reviews)
"Marie was great. Would recommend!
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 18 to 39 years old
- Adventure type
- In-depth Cultural
- Response time
- 35h
- Response rate
- 96%
- Average price
- $294
- 4.5 (41 reviews)
"It’s a perfect tour for senior folks, no rush with plenty time at each viewpoints. The routes are also excellent we enjoyed the trip very much since this was the first time for us to visit the Italian northern lakes and Dolomites area, a fantastic tour to give us a quick overview this beautiful area. Overall I rated this trip a five stars trip as some area could be improved such as the lodging but all hotels are at least 3 stars with private facilities. All hotel locations are very convenient.
- Tours
- 3 tours
- Age range
- 2 to 85 years old
- Adventure type
- In-depth Cultural
- Response time
- 9h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $575
Italian Alps tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
51 tours in Italian AlpsExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Italian Alps. We have 51 adventures that vary from 3 days to 12 days. With the greatest number of departures in June, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
25 tours in Italian AlpsVisit Italian Alps with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities.
Private / Personalized
59 tours in Italian AlpsPrivate self-drive tours let you set your own pace through the Italian Alps. Most people go for the 7-day route from Lake Maggiore, visiting the Borromean Islands before heading to Lake Como and Lake Garda. TourRadar customers often mention how nice it is to spend extra time at places like Villa Carlotta or wandering through the medieval streets in Bergamo's upper town. Another good option mixes hiking and local culture in the Dolomites - you can follow old tobacco traders' paths and stop at mountain huts for cheese tastings. The detailed route plans tell you the best times to visit busy sites and also point you to authentic local restaurants.
Top Italian Alps travel itineraries to fit your plans
Seven days in the Dolomites and Veneto lets you really get to know this fascinating area. Venice kicks things off with local cicchetti and prosecco before heading to the mountains, using Cortina d'Ampezzo as your base. From there, you'll visit Lake Misurina and Lake Dobbiaco with their incredibly clear emerald waters. Our customers particularly enjoy how the activities vary - you might spend one day exploring medieval Brunico's preserved streets and the next sampling wines along Italy's oldest wine route. It's ideal for people wanting both cultural experiences and mountain views, with plenty of stops to try local specialties like speck and mountain cheeses along the way.
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Milan, Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Como, Bellagio, Bergamo, Sirmione, Garda, Verona, Pieve di Cadore, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Misurina, Corvara in Badia, Mount Marmolada, Canazei, Merano, Bolzano, Trento
Ten days gives you time to really experience the Alps properly. The Gran Paradiso routes begin in Roman-era Aosta then follow historic hunting trails once used by King Vittorio Emanuel II into the national park. You'll spend nights in mountain refugios and taste local cheeses right at the source. For cyclists, there's a specific program taking on famous passes like Stelvio and Gavia - TourRadar customers often mention how much they appreciate ending challenging rides with excellent meals in carefully selected hotels, knowing our support vans are always close by. The Lakes District program combines hiking and kayaking around Lake Como and Lake Orta, including stops in Valsesia to explore UNESCO sites and traditional Walser villages.
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Reschen am See, Burgeis, Schluderns, Naturns, Merano, Nals, Lake Kaltern
Demographics
Solo travelers give great feedback about our Dolomites trips, particularly those based in Dobbiaco where the walking groups become quite tight-knit. TourRadar customers like having one hotel as their base instead of moving around - it helps them connect better with fellow travelers. The Lake Como routes offer a nice mix of group activities and free time to explore solo. In winter, many independent travelers pick our cross-country skiing trips; the instruction and social setup make it natural to build skills and friendships. The northern lakes tours hit a sweet spot too - you get the group experience but can do your own thing during stops in Bellagio, Verona and also Bergamo.
The Lake Como walking holidays based in Gravedona work perfectly for our senior travelers. The hotel's waterfront location means easy access, and each day offers different difficulty levels - there's always a bus option back if needed. Active seniors actually love our winter snowshoeing in the Dolomites - TourRadar customers often tell us how well the guides adjust the pace and help with technique. The northern lakes combine boat rides with manageable walks in Orta San Giulio, Sirmione and also other scenic spots. For complete flexibility, self-drive tours around Lake Maggiore and Como let you set your own pace, staying at carefully picked hotels with good access and convenient parking.
Our family walking tours in the Italian Alps blend lakes and mountains with flexible daily choices. Around Lake Como, parents and kids can mix easy lakeside walks with more demanding mountain trails depending on everyone's energy. The boat rides to Bellagio combined with gentle hikes through chestnut groves and past old churches work really well for families - our travelers mention this combo often. Kids get particularly excited about the Earth Pyramids near Bruneck in the Dolomites; these natural formations are over 25,000 years old and tell quite a story. The Stresa area lets families split up - some can shop and explore islands while others join guided walks. The Borromean Islands add variety with botanical gardens and even puppet theaters for the little ones.
Solo Travelers91 tours- Couples22 tours
- Seniors (50+)31 tours
Best time to visit Italian Alps
- Spring 2025
- 50 tours
- popular 73 tours
- Summer 2025
Summer in the Italian Alps opens up perfectly planned hiking routes that work with the long, bright days. Dobbiaco makes an ideal base for walks like the forest and meadow trail to Lake Braies. Our TourRadar customers particularly appreciate how the guides read the weather - on good days they'll take you up Monte Elmo at 2,434 meters where you can actually stand between Italy and Austria. The lakes and mountains tours hit their stride in summer, mixing walks above Lake Como with time in pretty towns like Bellagio. For those wanting more challenge, the routes through Ampezzo Dolomites Natural Park lead past waterfalls and up to mountain huts. Guides consistently earn praise for knowing exactly when to offer tougher routes and also when to suggest gentler options.
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- Fall / Autumn 2025
- popular 87 tours
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