Discover the Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies from Venice
Description
️ Dolomites: Your Scenic Escape from Venice Trade the canals for the colossal peaks! Join our full-day, unforgettable journey to the spectacular Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the future location of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Travel in premium comfort aboard our spacious Mercedes-Benz van for a relaxing, scenic drive from Venice. Cortina d'Ampezzo: Explore the "Pearl of the Dolomites," a world-renowned resort and host of the 1956 and upcoming 2026 Olympics. Enjoy free time to stroll, shop, and soak up the sophisticated mountain atmosphere. Lake Braies (Pragser Wildsee): Capture postcard-perfect views of the iconic turquoise lake, framed by towering peaks. Relax by the water or take a peaceful walk. Lake Misurina: Get spectacular, unobstructed views of the famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks). Experience the grandeur of the Dolomites. Book your seat now for a day of pure mountain awe before returning comfortably to Venice.
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Itinerary
Discover the beauty of the Dolomites, with their unique shapes and colors, on an unforgettable day trip from Venice. Hop aboard a comfortable and spacious Mercedes minivan for the scenic journey from Venice. Stop in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the town that will host the next Winter Olympic Games in 2026. Stroll along the most prestigious and famous street in the Dolomites, the pedestrian area of Corso Italia. Enjoy some free time for a walk or a coffee in this charming and renowned town. Next, head to Lake Braies, the largest lake in the Dolomites and among the most beautiful in Italy, where you can take a walk around the lake or simply sit and relax by the shore while admiring the magnificent scenery. Continue on to Lake Misurina to admire the lake and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the symbol of the Dolomites, before returning to the meeting point in Venice.
Cortina d’Ampezzo, nicknamed the “Queen of the Dolomites,” is the largest and most famous of the 18 towns that make up Ladinia, as well as a renowned winter and summer tourist destination. It is the stage for numerous internationally significant events related to the mountains and winter sports. It hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and, together with Milan, will host the 2026 Games. Enjoy some free time to stroll through this picturesque and famous mountain town.
Photo stop - Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Enjoy an optional walk around the lake (trekking distance 3.5 km/2.1 miles) or rent a beautiful wooden rowboat (45 minutes) to take some photos of the stunning panorama and the turquoise lake. Lake Braies is always accessible, even in winter (from late December to late March, the lake is completely frozen). The total stopover will be 1.5 hours (April to November) and 1 hour (December to March).
(Winter Season Only) During the winter season, it is possible to go up to higher altitudes by snowmobile to take some photos, reaching up to 2,325 meters, and then descend by snowmobile or sled (total one-way route of approximately 7 km). Additional cost to be paid on-site: €35. Please specify in the notes if interested. Thank you.
Short stop for a few scenic photos.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child seats are available upon request at the time of booking (children weighing less than 36 kg or shorter than 150 cm must use appropriate child seats). We reserve the right to refuse infants or children if a request was not made at the time of booking or if the child seats do not meet Italian legal requirements.
Reviews(498)
Lake braies is a wonderful and peaceful place with rowing boats and beautiful mountain views. Had a wonderful time with family. Dolomites itself is a peaceful and lovely place. I have no words for Dolomites. We enjoyed every bit spent in Dolomites.
Cristina (I believe that was the tour guide’s name) was amazing. She took us to all the beautiful places and on the way gave us loads of knowledge about the mountains and places. Plus, she is an excellent driver. The van itself is new and clean, very comfortable ride throughout the trip. I’ll definitely recommend anyone to give this day trip a try. Definitely this trip will forever stay in my heart. 🥹
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the day trip to the Dolomites so much and that it left such a lasting impression on you. For me, the absolute best part of the day is knowing I was able to pass along a little piece of my passion and love for the place where I was born and raised. (Just a quick, friendly note: my name is actually **Stefania**, but "Cristina" sounds pretty great too! 😄) Thank you again for joining the tour and for your warm recommendation. Wishing you many more beautiful adventures!
Great change of pace day trip from Venice. Really nice and comfortable van fit 8 people. Learned a lot about the history of the area and stopped at beautiful places. Cortina was a unique town in the mountains and lake braies was a perfect stop for hiking, row boat, and Austrian food.
We had a wonderful time. The drive was beautiful, the van was super comfortable (with AC and that was a super plus). The views were spectacular and our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.
The trip was incredible. Our guide was so kind and knowledgable! We made plenty of stops for gorgeous photos and saw a good variety of spots along the way. SO WORTH IT to do this day trip from Venice - HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend!!
Best Tour & Guide! Stephania has a wealth of knowledge about culture & history & made every moment count!
This tour gave us exactly what we expected. Our guide spoke very good English and integrated little facts from our groups home countries into the tour, which made it seem personalized. The town of Cortina was so fun to see where the Olympics had just taken place. We loved the stop at Lake Braise. After you see Lake Braise the other lakes along the way don’t compare. We obtained so much knowledge from our guide. I want to back and tour the Vajont Damn. I wish there would have been a stop to take pictures of this. I would definitely recommend this tour to others My husband thought it was one of the best tours we have taken.
Everything was exactly as we hoped it would be! Great tour, tour guide and driver. Very comfortable van and accommodating for all!
This experience was beyond everything we imagined. Stefania, who was our guide was incredible. The whole experience was phenomenal. This was recommended by friends and their recommendation was correct.
Outstanding tour! Our guide was so knowledgeable and interesting. A true local who loves the area and helped us love it as well. The van was punctual and comfortable. We had a fabulous day that exceeded our expectations. Unforgettable experience! Grazie!
