Private Dolomites Day Trip from Venice by Mercedes Class e Lux

Wonderful day! Paola was a wonderful guide and Lucco was a great driver! The drive is gorgeous with breathtaking views of the mountains. Stopping for breakfast at a quaint coffee shop, hiking around a mountain lake, and enjoying a typical lunch was all just perfect! Highly recommend!!

Sylvia and Luca are the best, we enjoy and they're so helpful we are extremely satisfied with the service

While my wife and I were excited about traveling to the beautiful Dolomites, we didn't expect our guide (Marco) could have made it such a special experience. From the pick-up in Venice on a hot August day, Marco set the stage for a day of learning about the history of Venice and Veneto. We made plans on the way since it was the first day of Italian holidays and the traffic was a consideration. So we chose a relaxing trip to Cortina and Cinque Torri (the Five Towers). We took a leisurely tour through Cortina where we had some nice italian expresso and Marco jumped into the local bakery to get us a sampling of the local rye breads. Throughout the walk we were given a historical overview of the region, languages and Tyrol influence. It was truly educational. Next stop, a chair lift to Cinque Torri and a truly spectacular 360 panoramic view of the Dolomites. The day started with some sketchy weather, but it eventually burned off and we had beautiful clouds and sun which made for quite a light show on the mountains. I would put the Dolomites in my top 5 natural wonders I have seen in the world. We had lunch at Rifugio Scoiattoli on the mountain. Here we tasted local dishes and sampled local wines including a nice red, Lagrein, an interesting variety, indigenous to Alto Adige. My wife tried a pale South Tyrolean Gewürztraminer - the aroma is fruity, but the wine is dry - very nice. Both were winners. After taking the chair lift back down the mountain and we drove to Alleghe Lake and toured the small town. This was a magical day trip made all the more special by our tour guide; a native Venetian who did a great job explaining the architecture, history, languages and cultural aspects of this part of Italy. Thanks Marco for making this a fun and memorable experience. JNJ

Matteo and Sergio were amazing. The ride, new Range Rover, was comfortable and smooth. The views were breath taking and so beautiful you didn’t realize it was real. Private tour was definitely the way to go.

This was the last day of our two week trip to Italy and it may have been the best. Our guide was Marco and our driver was Mattia. These guys were a great team and they were a big reason we had such a good time. We were picked up early in Venice and took a nice two hour drive to Cortina. Once you enter the mountains the scenic beauty continues to amplify. The Dolomites are stunningly beautiful. We took a tram ride to the top of a mountain and was able to see all the way into Austria. We were very fortunate that the weather cooperated. There were some sparse clouds, but for the most part, it was perfect. Marco is a great guide and photographer. He explains the area and history quite well and Mattia is an excellent driver allowing you to take many photos along the way. This was a great way to end a perfect trip to Italy.

<p>Our driver Mattio and the guide Marco were excellent. The trip was better than we could have anticipated. It was a full day of beautiful mountains, lakes and laughs. We enjoyed every minute of it. It cities of Italy are nice, with much to see, but it was wonderful to get out of the city and enjoy the beautiful countryside. We definitely recommend this trip.</p>

<p>Three of us went on this tour with a driver and guide, and we thought it was very good value compared to a group tour. Our guide, Sergio, speaks half a dozen languages and was friendly, humorous and knowledgeable. Being a history buff, he sprinkled the tour with lots of historical details, political and social commentary. The scenery was beautiful and we drove through many quaint alpine villages which felt like Switzerland more than Italy. We even personalized our tour with a lunch at a rustic mountaintop restaurant with panoramic views of the Dolomites. Had a great time!</p>