Italian Alps Tours & Trips
The Italian Alps are different from the Swiss Alps next door, and it’s time to see why. The Dolomites' dramatic peaks, South Tyrol's German-Italian mix, and mountain refugios serving incredible pasta. The Italian Alps blend alpine scenery with Italian food culture in brilliant ways. You'll hike gorgeous trails, eat ridiculously well, and experience mountains that feel distinctly Italian.
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Timothy • traveled in September, 2025
My entire trip in the Dolomites was GREAT! Denis our guide was friendly, engaging, helpful, and adaptive. He has excellent communication skills and emotional awareness. The hiking locations were great - I really feel that I saw the BEST of the Dolomites! The days were well planned and thought out. The hotel in Dobbiaco was nice, clean and was centrally convenient in the city center! Bravo!
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Amanda • traveled in June
Overall this was a lovely holiday. The car and hotels were of a high standard. Some more information about how to use tolls would have been helpful. The hotel in Stresa was excellent and in a great location. The holiday at Lake Garda was lovely but not in a great location as it took much longer to get to Verona as we were a way up the west side of the lake. Overall other than the crowds of people everywhere it was a well organised and great holiday
Enchanting Waters: Discovering the Lakes of Italy, Self-Drive - E
Eugene • traveled in October, 2024
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.
7 Days Northern Lakes and Dolomites Tour - from Milan
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Hiking in the Dolomites
71 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The views, hikes, picnic lunches and group was amazing and couldn't fault!”
Sophie, traveled in June
The mountains welcome you with stays at Hotel Tschurtschenthaler in Dobbiaco. Trek Lake Braies (1,494m), circle Tre Cime peaks, and summit Strudelkopf (2,307m). Visit Cortina d'Ampezzo and optional trips to Bolzano's Iceman Museum or Lienz in Austria.
Duration 8 days Destinations Venice, Dobbiaco, Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park, Moos, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Lienz, Bolzano, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Prato Piazza Mountain Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From
- US$2,800
Dolomites of Cortina - Guided Hike
15 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Hiking experience was fabulous - very knowledgeable guide and a group of competent hikers. Hotel was very comfortable and the food was excellent.”
Laura, traveled in August
Trails from Cortina d'Ampezzo lead to Cinque Torri and Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Daily moderate hikes average 10km with expert guidance, based at the welcoming Hotel da Beppe Sello with half-board meals.
Duration 7 days Destinations Venice, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Cinque Torri, Croda da Lago, Le Tofane, Tre Cime di Lavaredo Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Grand Angle From
- US$3,900
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
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 All Ages Welcome Operator TUI Italia From
- US$2,023
Alpine beauty spreads across 8 days from Venice, highlighting Cortina d'Ampezzo's peaks and the UNESCO Dolomites. Stay at selected hotels including B&B Passo Tre Croci and Hotel B&B Bolzano. Visit Lake Braies, hike Tre Cime di Lavaredo, and relax at Merano's thermal spas. Includes rental car and daily breakfast for around $1,000.
Duration 8 days Destinations Venice, Ampezzo, Bolzano, Merano, Egna, Treviso Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator TUI Italia From
- US$1,491
4 Days Dolomites Tour - from Milan
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was fun, scenic, and informative. I would recommend this tour.”
Deanna, traveled in May
Mountains rise around emerald Lake Dobbiaco and Lake Misurina. Savor local delicacies with speck ham tastings and cross iconic passes like Falzarego. Rest at boutique hotels in Cortina d'Ampezzo and Bolzano, perfect for travelers 55+ seeking scenic mountain views with easy-paced exploration.
Duration 4 days Destinations Milan, Verona, Pieve di Cadore, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Misurina, Corvara in Badia, Mount Marmolada, Canazei, Merano, BolzanoSee all destinations Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Europeando Europa From
- US$2,234
7 Days Northern Lakes and Dolomites Tour - from Milan
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Our trip was fantastic all thanks to Tour Radar! There wasn't any day where I felt lost or out of sorts with what to do and how to get about.”
Vasha, traveled in July
Mountains rise around Cortina d'Ampezzo's historic resort, Lake Dobbiaco's emerald waters, and the Dolomites' dramatic peaks. Visit Val Pusteria and Val Badia valleys, see the Marmolada Glacier, and enjoy local specialties in Canazei. Comfortable stays in 3-4 star mountain hotels with panoramic views.
Duration 7 days Destinations Milan, Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Como, Bellagio, Bergamo, Sirmione, Garda, Verona, Pieve di CadoreSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Europeando Europa From
- US$4,077
Hiking in the Dolomites
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Great value for money. Excellent travel company.”
Narendra, traveled in August
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, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Cortina d’Ampezzo Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $3,895
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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.
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Best time to visit Italian Alps
- Winter 2025 / 2026
The Italian Alps in winter come alive with snowshoeing and cross-country skiing possibilities. From the comfortable base in Villabassa, daily snowshoe routes adapt to what the weather brings. Our TourRadar customers love reaching Durrakopf at 7,475 feet, where you can look right across into Austria on clear days. Over in Dobbiaco, the cross-country skiing instructors match routes to your level - you'll start on valley tracks as a beginner, while experienced skiers can take on the trail to Cortina d'Ampezzo. Both tours use family-run hotels where the kitchen serves up excellent Austrian-influenced dishes that our guests can't stop talking about. Winter walking takes you along old military tracks and forest paths, including spots like Monte Piana where the WWI history really comes to life.
- Spring 2026
Spring in the Italian Alps brings some fantastic tours that our customers consistently praise. The 4-day northern lakes circuits starting from Milan let you catch those perfect spring reflections at Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, before the summer crowds arrive. TourRadar customers particularly enjoy the boat trips to Bellagio and the Borromean Islands, when the gardens start blooming. For those seeking more active experiences, the Lake Como walking tours based in Gravedona offer well-planned routes through vineyards and mountain villages - though our travelers note the climbs can be steeper than expected. The self-drive options give you flexibility to explore at your own pace, with popular stops including Villa Carlotta's spring gardens and Bergamo's historic upper city accessed by funicular. What works particularly well in spring is combining different lakes - Maggiore, Como and also Garda - as the weather tends to be ideal for both sightseeing and gentle hikes. Our guides earn special praise for adapting routes based on spring conditions and finding those perfect picnic spots among the early wildflowers.
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- Summer 2026
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 2026
Autumn in the Italian Alps brings out exceptional experiences on our three-day Lake Como tours, where TourRadar customers particularly appreciate the crisp air and quieter trails. The tours starting from Milan combine morning city exploration with afternoon lake activities, letting you join local aperitivo culture in the Navigli district before heading to Bellagio when the summer crowds have thinned. Our seven-day Dolomites programs shine in autumn too, using Cortina d'Ampezzo as a base to explore Lake Misurina and Lake Dobbiaco while the surrounding forests turn golden. The timing works perfectly for sampling wines along Italy's oldest wine route, and trying seasonal specialties like mountain cheeses. The four-day northern lakes circuit hits Lake Orta, Maggiore, Como and also Garda, when the weather is ideal for both hiking and boat tours - our travelers often mention how much they enjoy the balance of active mornings and cultural afternoons during this season. The walks above Gravedona offer spectacular views over Lake Como with comfortable temperatures, for climbing to spots like St Eufemia church and exploring the vineyards around Aurogna.
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