The contrast between the natural mountain range known as the Dolomites and the man-made beauty of Venice will have you fascinated and enthralled. Surround yourself with beautiful lakes and valleys as you embark on this wonderful guided adventure.

This Dolomite Mountains small group tour, designed by a local expert, visits the most breathtaking views of Italy. Your guided tour of the Dolomites will give you a personalized experience as you explore the scenery. You’ll have the opportunity to spend most of your time off of the bus, allowing you time to get acquainted with Italy’s natural beauty. The Dolomites are known as an extremely diverse mountain range. As you travel through the range and see the different mountains that comprise the range, you’ll be amazed by how different each set of mountains is. You’ll see glaciers in the distance, soaring peaks, emerald green lakes surrounded by forests of pine and larch, with reflections of the mountains mirrored on their calm waters, and typical Tyrolean villages clinging to the mountainsides.

During your first stop, you’ll learn about the history and culture of the mountain’s residents as you make your way to Cortina. Cortina, is one of the most famous mountain villages in the Dolomites range. Here you will have the opportunity to view the local shops and take in this popular cosmopolitan ski resort.

At certain points throughout your tour, you’ll stop and enjoy the spectacular views of the Dolomites. Standing 7,500 feet tall, the Dolomites will give you a great perspective on the natural world. Gaze out across a myriad of peaks and valleys as far as the eye can see. Here you can enjoy an optional short walk along an easy trail beneath the towering peaks to admire neighboring peaks of the Sesto region and the deep verdant valleys several thousand feet below.

On your next stop, you will be taken to Lake Misurina, where you can have the opportunity to take in this enchanting and historical location. Known as the largest natural lake in Cadore, this majestic area lies on the route of the Dolomites Gold Cup Race and is surrounded by pine forests. Take some free time to go on a stroll around the lake and check out the local shops and restaurants. You can try a traditional Dolomite lunch (at your own expense).

Before concluding your tour of the Dolomites, you’ll be taken to a photo stop of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Located at an altitude of 7,500 feet, capture one of the best views of the mountain, where you can gaze out across a myriad of peaks and valleys as far as the eye can see.

Since the 12th century, a majestic building and architectural masterpiece has greeted ships coming from the lagoon, the Doge’s Palace. This is the place where the Doge and his Council used to rule the Serenissima Republic. Today, the symbol of Venice and its power is still standing in all its breath-taking beauty and majesty. Discover the heart of Venice and its history, the charm of the past and a truly beautiful gem where invaluable art masterpieces are shielded.

The Doge’s Palace is one of the most important symbols of Venice and for centuries has represented the seat of the Venetian political power. In its majestic rooms, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of the Serenissima surrounded by hundreds of masterpieces of art. Visiting its halls of power, gold staircases and important paintings, you will have the opportunity to go back in time and relive the charming atmosphere of the place where Byzantine and Orient architecture meet one another.

On this skip the ticket line tour you will go inside the Palace with your qualified tour guide to admire some of the most famous works painted by Tintoretto, Veronese and others. Discover and admire the largest canvas painting in the world, and much more. With an expert guide and headphones to guarantee that you hear every word your tour guide says, you will have an informative look into one of the most beautiful sites in Venice.

Finally you will have the chance to imagine the anguish of the prisoners, who after crossing the well-known Bridge of Sighs, entered the darkness of their prisons. Your tour will reveal how the prisoners of the Serenissima Republic used to live during this dark time.

You’ve walked along the streets and bridges of Venice, but you haven’t seen Venice like this. When you embark on a boat tour of Venice’s canals, you can truly see the city from a new and different perspective, the way the ancient residents of Venice viewed their beloved city. Leave the other tourists behind and enjoy a boating experience down Venice’s Grand Canal and along its smaller winding canals for a remarkable journey on the water.

Explore Venice in fashion as you hop aboard a luxurious motor launch that will glide through the city. With a maximum of 9 participants, your small group Venice boat tour will be an intimate, unforgettable experience. The first part of your trip is a Grand Canal tour, which includes a slow cruise down this world-famous waterway. Keep your camera handy for a series of spectacular photo opportunities. Your knowledgeable, English-speaking guide will show you exquisite villas, iconic churches, romantic bridges, and monumental buildings as you glide on the canal. You’ll learn about the historical significance of each location as you pass through one of the most romantic cities in the world.

During the second part of your Venice tour, journey through the minor canals, often missed by tourists. Your tour ends at Piazza San Marco, the principal public square of Venice and known as “the Piazza.” Napoleon called this “the drawing room of Europe” due to its cultural significance. There you’ll see Saint Mark’s Basilica, the Clock Tower, and the square’s famous pigeons.

As you glide through Venice on your small group boat tour, seeing sites that tourists often miss, you’ll gain a new perspective on this renowned city. Get the VIP experience, watching others walk while you ride luxuriously in a motor launch.