From Bolzano: Private Day Tour by car: The Great Dolomites Road
Overview
The Dolomites are some of the most beautiful mountains in the world, certainly are the most beautiful in Europe. The Dolomites, a masterpiece of nature, were included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2009. With this tour you will be taken in the heart of these beautiful mountains and then visit the famous Gardena Valley with its most important center, Ortisei.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lago di Carezza, Val d'Ega, Nova Levante Italy
We will cross the Ega Valley that begins at Bolzano and runs eastward between the Rosengarten and the Latemar mountains. This road was built in 1895 when the territory was part of the Austro Hungarian Empire. Part of the route is located in a canyon carved by the river Ega.
We will stop at Carezza Lake, the most beautiful lake of the Dolomites: 30 minutes of staying with a walk around the lake if you want.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Passo di Costalunga, 38039, Trento Italy
Then we will arrive to Costalunga Pass. Near the Pass we will see the historical “Grand Hotel Carezza”, built in 1893, the first luxury hotel in the Dolomites which hosted very important guests like the Empress Sissi, Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie.
Pass By: Fassa Valley, Fassa Valley, Province of Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige
From the Costalunga Pass we will reach the Fassa Valley in Trentino: we will pass through the towns of Vigo di Fassa and Canazei to arrive under the imposing peaks of the Sella Group.
Stop At: Sass Pordoi, Strada statale 48 delle Dolomiti, San Giovanni di Fassa Italy
From here begins a long series of 27 hairpins bends (switchbacks) that will lead us to the famous Pordoi Pass at an altitude of 2.239 meters above sea level. One hour of staying if you decide to arrive with the cable car to Sass Pordoi (altitude of 2950 meters: the cable car is open from late May until mid-October and from Christmas to Easter).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Passo Sella, 39048, Selva di Val Gardena Italy
From the Pordoi Pass we return back a few kilometers to reach the Sella Pass: here the landscape is really impressive with the Sella vertical walls that stand right in front of us .... From the Sella Pass we can admire the Marmolada glacier (3, 343 m) and the majestic Sassolungo (3, 181 m), the most famous mountain in Gardena Valley: 10 minutes stop for photos.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ortisei, Ortisei, Val Gardena, Province of South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adige
Coming down from the Sella Pass we will enter in the Gardena Valley, the best known tourist valley of the Dolomites and we will stay in its largest town, the beautiful Ortisei: one hour of staying for lunch break and to visit the town.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lago di Carezza, Val d'Ega, Nova Levante Italy
We will cross the Ega Valley that begins at Bolzano and runs eastward between the Rosengarten and the Latemar mountains. This road was built in 1895 when the territory was part of the Austro Hungarian Empire. Part of the route is located in a canyon carved by the river Ega.
We will stop at Carezza Lake, the most beautiful lake of the Dolomites: 30 minutes of staying with a walk around the lake if you want.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Passo di Costalunga, 38039, Trento Italy
Then we will arrive to Costalunga Pass. Near the Pass we will see the historical “Grand Hotel Carezza”, built in 1893, the first luxury hotel in the Dolomites which hosted very important guests like the Empress Sissi, Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie.
Pass By: Fassa Valley, Fassa Valley, Province of Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige
From the Costalunga Pass we will reach the Fassa Valley in Trentino: we will pass through the towns of Vigo di Fassa and Canazei to arrive under the imposing peaks of the Sella Group.
Stop At: Sass Pordoi, Strada statale 48 delle Dolomiti, San Giovanni di Fassa Italy
From here begins a long series of 27 hairpins bends (switchbacks) that will lead us to the famous Pordoi Pass at an altitude of 2.239 meters above sea level. One hour of staying if you decide to arrive with the cable car to Sass Pordoi (altitude of 2950 meters: the cable car is open from late May until mid-October and from Christmas to Easter).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Passo Sella, 39048, Selva di Val Gardena Italy
From the Pordoi Pass we return back a few kilometers to reach the Sella Pass: here the landscape is really impressive with the Sella vertical walls that stand right in front of us .... From the Sella Pass we can admire the Marmolada glacier (3, 343 m) and the majestic Sassolungo (3, 181 m), the most famous mountain in Gardena Valley: 10 minutes stop for photos.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ortisei, Ortisei, Val Gardena, Province of South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adige
Coming down from the Sella Pass we will enter in the Gardena Valley, the best known tourist valley of the Dolomites and we will stay in its largest town, the beautiful Ortisei: one hour of staying for lunch break and to visit the town.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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August 2019
Alessandro drove our group of six (including three teenagers) through some of the most stunning scenery any of us have ever witnessed. He was a perfect tour guide. He suggested an earlier start time to avoid rain that was forecast for the afternoon, and reorganized our route to avoid the crowds o...
Alessandro drove our group of six (including three teenagers) through some of the most stunning scenery any of us have ever witnessed. He was a perfect tour guide. He suggested an earlier start time to avoid rain that was forecast for the afternoon, and reorganized our route to avoid the crowds of high season. His timing was impeccable: it rained briefly while we were driving but was otherwise fine for our walks, and we beat the crowds everywhere we went. He brought us to many beautiful places but let us determine the length of time we would stay in each. A particularly thoughtful touch was providing water and warm jackets. Alessandro was very considerate of everyone’s comfort in the car, letting us know we could stop at any time if the hairpin turns became too much to take. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the South Tyrol area and answered our many questions with good humor, and even provided dining recommendations for Bolzano after the tour. I can’t recommend his tours highly enough. If any of us in our group ever have the good fortune to be in Bolzano again we would absolutely book his services for another outing. Thanks so much, Alex, for providing us with such a memorable experience!Destination621128
July 2019
We absolutely loved our tour of the Dolomites. Alessandro was charming, friendly and so informative. We learned so much about the area and made a new friend in the process.
We absolutely loved our tour of the Dolomites. Alessandro was charming, friendly and so informative. We learned so much about the area and made a new friend in the process.Don_M
June 2019
This was a very good excursion into the Western Dolomites provided by our guide Alex. Alex is professional in his work and passionate about his business and everything ran very smoothly from pick up to drop off. The tour is leisurely, the sights and views are spectacular and Alex provides expert ...
This was a very good excursion into the Western Dolomites provided by our guide Alex. Alex is professional in his work and passionate about his business and everything ran very smoothly from pick up to drop off. The tour is leisurely, the sights and views are spectacular and Alex provides expert advice and commentary as you go. Don't miss the cable car to the top at Pordoi Pass. The views from the top are magnificent. A great day out!Go00006922170
May 2019
We had a amazing guide and got too see all the beautiful places in dolomites. It was truly an experience!
We had a amazing guide and got too see all the beautiful places in dolomites. It was truly an experience!H9754KWpaulr
April 2019
Wow. What a great experience. We did this tour from Venice. It is a little out of the way for Alex, but it was no trouble to be picked up and driven into the heart of the Dolomites. Alex was a most knowledgeable and attentive guide. He spoke good English, and helped us get the most out of our d...
Wow. What a great experience. We did this tour from Venice. It is a little out of the way for Alex, but it was no trouble to be picked up and driven into the heart of the Dolomites. Alex was a most knowledgeable and attentive guide. He spoke good English, and helped us get the most out of our day. We were lucky to see a good sprinkling of late snow, and were captivated by the beauty of the lakes and landscapes. He took special care when one of our party was a little motion sick. Thank you Alex for a great day. We wish you all the best. We would highly recommend this tour with Alex. Paul RisitanoMavis C
January 2019
Comfortable ride and friendly guide. The trip was relaxing in overall. The cable car to Pordoi Pass is a must.
Comfortable ride and friendly guide. The trip was relaxing in overall. The cable car to Pordoi Pass is a must.