Summer in the Dolomites
Everyone is more or less familiar with Italian culture, from watching movies, learning about the Roman Empire, or simply eating pizza. But not until you arrive in the country do you realize that everything you thought you knew is really just the tip of an enormous iceberg. Every region—every town even—has a unique personality, so no matter how many times you visit Italy, you’re always left with the craving for more.
Alpe di Siusi | Jun 14 – 18, 2025 | 4 nights
Plose | Jun 18 – 21, 2025 | 3 nights
Lake Garda | Jun 21 – 24, 2025 | 3 nights
In June, the weather in the Dolomites is generally mild, with daytime temperatures ranging from 50°F to 68°F, perfect for hiking but with cooler nights. Rainfall is possible, especially in the afternoons, so pack layers and waterproof gear. At Lake Garda, temperatures are warmer, averaging 64°F to 82°F, offering sunny days ideal for swimming and outdoor activities, though occasional rain showers can occur.
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The Dolomites feel like a world apart, where the architecture skews Bavarian and you’re more likely to hear a guten Tag instead of buongiorno. These jagged mountains are a base for travelers seeking both thrills and peace. Spend one day mountaineering or skiing and the next bathing in the healing waters of natural hot springs. As you’re enjoying a plate of the fusion cuisine, know that all of the ingredients were likely gathered within walking distance of your table.
You'll be picked up in private transfer from Milan or Venice airport and drive through northern Italy toward your hotel in the Dolomites.
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Why we love it for you: A modern architectural masterpiece surrounded by the sheer cliffs of the Dolomites, providing guests with unique access to the numerous mountain sports activities in the area. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, this sanctuary of luxury and tranquility blends contemporary elegance with Alpine charm. Indulge in spacious suites, rejuvenating spa experiences, and exquisite dining. With access to pristine hiking trails, COMO Alpina Dolomites promises an unforgettable escape where adventure and relaxation harmoniously converge amidst nature's splendor.
- 2x Terrace Room
- Breakfast included
Take an easy first full day in the Dolomites to relax, get over jet lag, and explore the area at leisure. There are endless miles of hiking trails right from your hotel, or you can take the chairlift down to the town of Suisi to self-explore.
If you'd like an organized activity for this day, let us know.
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- 2x Terrace Room
- Breakfast included
Alpe di Siusi is Europe's largest high-altitude alpine meadow, located in the Dolomites of northern Italy. Hiking here offers breathtaking views of dramatic limestone peaks, lush meadows, and picturesque wooden huts. Trails vary from easy walks to challenging climbs, with routes passing through forests, rolling hills, and flower-filled pastures. The area is well-marked and suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers.
Your guide will focus on the hike based on your desired distance and intensity.
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Reach a private hut with panoramic views where a selected chef will spoil you with a dedicated lunch and wine pairing in this absolutely unique ambience.
Sit down, relax and get blown away by the beauty all around.
Lunch and wine included.
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COMO Alpina Dolomites
- 2x Terrace Room
- Breakfast included
On the first day, you’ll be biking around the Alpe di Siusi area, Europe’s largest high-altitude meadow and a Dolomitic gem: wonderful views and endless green pastures with countless chalets scattered all around. A great place to be whatever the season, whatever the weather and whatever the time of day!
Almost 450kms of trails for any kind of fitness level. The guide will follow your desires but every corner is a gem!
Those who want to bike can choose to bike, while those who prefer to hike can hike instead.
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You'll be picked up this morning after breakfast and taken in a private transfer to Forestis, with a couple of pit stops along the way.
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On the way to Forestis, stop and see the majestic Novacella Abbey with your private transfer: structures and works of art from the Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, as well as Rococo and Classicist periods can be found in this extraordinary complex. Founded in 1142, this is undoubtedly the most significant architectural ensemble in South Tyrol!
Enjoy a guided visit at the Abbey and at its incredible library. Have also a small and private walking tour around its vineyards: high quality wines are produced here and you’ll taste three of their top selections.
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For lunch, you might want to reach Bressanone, a lovely city with a very strong Austrian influence and sense of belonging. You can visit The Hofburg, a Renaissance Bishop's Palace with a presepe featuring 5,000 figures, or simply walk around the city center which is full of nice bakeries and shops.
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After lunch, arrive at the mountain retreat and enjoy the property.
Enjoy your first dinner at Forestis, where every night is a different experience that makes the most of local products with a culinary twist.
Dinner is included in your stay.
Why we love it for you: Almost heaven-sent, Forestis is an above-the-clouds wellness retreat and former sanctuary for Popes and pontiffs in an absurdly beautiful South Tyrolean valley. Eco-friendly to the max, the Dolomite views are matched by a divine spa with a litany of uplifting therapies that reads as a prayer.
- 2x Tower Suite
- Breakfast and Dinner included
Spas are not just a hotel amenity in the Dolomites—they are a part of the culture. We recommend visiting the Forestis spa to enjoy the facilities.
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One of the most peculiar features of these mountains is the incredible color they get in the evening: the Enrosadira, or Alpenglow, is an optical phenomenon that, at the end of sunny days, gives the Dolomites an incredible color palette, from pink to orange to purple.
Enjoy another dinner at Forestis, where every night is a different experience that makes the most of local products with a culinary twist.
Dinner is included in your stay.
After dinner, meet a professional astronomer who will join you with special telescopes and walk away from the few lights of the hotel to admire the incredible starry skies above the Dolomites. On clear nights, the Milky Way is clearly visible and will stun you!
The moonrise is sometime after midnight on this night, so you'll have a moonless sky to better see the stars!
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Forestis Dolomites
- 2x Tower Suite
- Breakfast included
- Dinner included
Val di Funes is a stunning valley in the Dolomites, known for its picturesque alpine scenset and the iconic peaks of the Odle (Geisler) Group. Hiking here offers a range of trails, from easy paths through meadows and forests to more challenging routes that take you closer to the jagged mountain peaks.
The area is famous for the charming Church of St. Magdalena, which is often featured in photos of the valley. Along the trails, you’ll encounter traditional Tyrolean farmhouses, pastures, and viewpoints with breathtaking vistas of the Dolomites, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers and photographers alike.
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Enjoy another dinner at Forestis, where every night is a different experience that makes the most of local products with a culinary twist.
Dinner is included in your stay.
Forestis Dolomites
- 2x Tower Suite
- Breakfast included
- Dinner included
Say goodbye to the mountains and head down in elevation to the shores of Lake Garda.
After breakfast, say goodbye to the Dolomites and head out in private transfer to the shores of dreamy Lake Garda—with a pitstop along the way.
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Stop in Bolzano, the capital city of the South Tyrol region and ranked first for quality of life above all of the Italian cities.
Enjoy a guided walking tour around the city’s iconic portici and discover the incredible history of Ötzi, a natural mummy of a man who lived some time between 3350 and 3105 BC and discovered in September 1991 on the border between Austria and Italy. You'll see the remains of this mummy at the Bolzano Archeological Museum.
Enjoy lunch at a suggested restaurant in Bolzano if you desire.
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Carved into the Alps of Northern Italy, Lake Garda is a postcard-worthy getaway between Milan and Venice. The handful of towns lining the lake’s shore are as diverse as the landscape, from the pebbly beaches on the southern tip to the gusty waters up north popular with windsurfers and sailors. Other highlights include wine tasting in Bardolino, the thermal baths of Sirmione, or hiking for the best panoramic views on the isolated western shore.
Why we love it for you: Surrounded by lush olive and lemon groves and immaculate azure waters, the Lefay Hotel & Spa is situated in the heart of the Lemon Riviera, near the shores of Lake Grada. The resort sprawls across 11 hectares amid gentle hills and natural terraces of woods and olive groves, providing a marvelous panoramic view of the lake and mountains. Indulge in holistic wellness experiences, gourmet cuisine, and elegant accommodations that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Immerse yourself in tranquility and rejuvenation at this idyllic retreat in the heart of Italy's picturesque Lake Garda region.
- 2x Deluxe Junior Suite
- Breakfast included
After your days in the mountains, enjoy a day at leisure to enjoy as you like.
We'll add recommendations as your trip gets closer, but you can grab bikes from the hotel to explore the lake on wheels, go for walks along the shore, unwind at the spa, visit a local town, and much more.
Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda
- 2x Deluxe Junior Suite
- Breakfast included
Reach the pier in Gargnano, hop on a comfortable Macan 28 sport, a private skipper will take you around to explore the beauties of Lake Garda!
Relax and reach the most iconic destinations: Lazise, a lovely village encircled by some very well-preserved Roman walls, Garda, a popular destination, Torri del Benaco, and many others. During the tour, you will stop for lunch and for swimming in the blue waters of the lake!
The exact stops depend on the wind situation and needs to be decided on that very day.
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At the end of your day, disembark at Limonaia La Malora for a private visit to a lemon tree plantation. The scenset old structure dates back to the XVI century and it has always been used for the cultivation of lemons. The garden is unique in its kind: unlike the surrounding lemon gardens, now mostly abandoned or re-developed as homes, La Malora is still a productive limonaia, perfectly preserved thanks to the commitment passed from father to son.
A mixologist will be there, ready to prepare some incredible cocktails and mocktails using lemons as the main ingredient, surprising you with some tricks and a little show!
Afterward hop in a private transfer and return to the hotel.
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Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda
- 2x Deluxe Junior Suite
- Breakfast included
A private transfer is included to Milan or Venice airports, depending on your international flight out. If you need a transfer to somewhere else, just let us know.
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