South Tyrol

Best of South Tyrol – A Journey Across Villages, Vineyards, & Mountains

Discover South Tyrol's Bolzano and Merano, with their mild climate and sunny surroundings. Hike on the Renon and Salto High Plateaus, with stunning panoramas over the Dolomites and Austria. Taste delicious locally produced apple juice, and visit some of the best wineries in the area.

Trip Overview

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South Tyrol (Südtirol in German and Alto Adige in Italian), where this itinerary will take you, is set right against the Austrian border. In fact, until the Italian Annexation in 1926, it was part of Austria. Here you’ll find the dominant language to be German, followed by Italian and Ladin (and English, of course!). And you’ll find the same mix of cultures and cultural influences in everything from architecture to food.

Incredible mountain landscapes, countless miles of trails that wind through the valleys and across passes, with cozy villages and beautiful towns interspersed in the most strategic positions for agriculture and trade, leading to a surprising wealth of culture to explore.

On this trip, you will discover the areas of Bolzano and Merano, their colors and flavors, vineyards and apple plantations, and of course, plenty of hiking and cycling!

Highlights

  • Discover the charming cities of Bolzano and Merano with their mild climates, perfect in spring & fall  
  • Explore the Renon and Salto plateaus with their traditional Tyrolean-style huts and a huge variety of trails!
  • Enjoy 4 days of hiking, e-biking, and sightseeing in the area, topped up by visits to local wineries and apple plantations, with assorted tastings
  • Visit the Otzi museum in Bolzano and discover the hidden gems of this beautiful city
  • Experience the spa town of Merano, also known as the "Flower City" for its famous Flower Festival held each  April

Day By Day

Trip itinerary may vary based on weather conditions, fitness levels and abilities of participants, and/or the recommendations of the Dolomite Mountains Team and your mountain guide. Daily mileage and altitude gain may vary depending on the device used.

  • Day 1

    Hotel in Bolzano (D)

  • Day 2

    Hotel in Bolzano (B)

  • Day 3

    Hotel in Merano (B,D,L)

  • Day 4

    Hotel in Merano (B)

  • Day 5

    Hotel in Val Sarentino (B,D)

  • Day 6

Accommodation

Great hotels with Dolomite Mountains. Whether intimate lodge, family run B&B, or luxury spa resort, our hotels are unique, eminently local, and hard to leave.

At Dolomite Mountains, we hand-pick accommodations that best reflect the style of each region to provide you with the most authentic experience of the unique cultures found in the different cities and towns where we travel. We work directly with the owners of each property, forging strong relationships to ensure you receive the best service and care during your stay. Regardless of whether it is a five-star luxury hotel or a cozy bed and breakfast you desire, we choose the best-in-class accommodations within each category, providing you with stays at the most sought-after hotels in each region. And we always make sure you have access to inspired, regional cuisine!

Cost

All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions.

Private Guided Trip: 
€ 4.830 per person (based on 2 participants)
€ 3.740 per  person (based on 4 participants) 
€ 3.360 per person (based on 6 participants) 

The cost is based on the specified hotel category (please see the cost inclusions list). If you would like an upgrade, please get in touch with us for a quotation.

We will do our best to accommodate you in the specified class of accommodations. However, if there is no availability in this category, we will offer you the next available classification at a supplementary price. 

Important to note:
  • There is a high-season 15% surcharge from July 14th to Sept 8th. 
  • Prices may increase between the time of quotation and booking. Your Dolomite Mountains consultant will inform you of any changes.

Cost Includes:

  • Trip briefing
  • Logistics and maps of the areas
  • 2 nights accommodation in a 5-star hotel in Bolzano 
  • 2 nights accommodation in a 5-star hotel in Merano
  • 1 night accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Val Sarentino
  • All breakfasts
  • 3 dinners, including a 2*Michelin dinner
  • Transfers as per itinerary
  • Local English-speaking guide for 2 days
  • Local English-speaking guide during E-Bike Wine Safari
  • Wine tastings on day 3
  • Apple Juice tasting on day 2
  • E-bike rental on day 3
  • Lunch during wine safari
  • Train and lift tickets during organized activities
  • A €15 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation projects makes your trip carbon-neutral 
  • Local tourist tax
  • Italian VAT tax

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