Venice & the Dolomites
The Italian la dolce vita is difficult to describe. It is something that truly needs to be experienced first-hand. Begin your search of this Italian romanticism and allure in the canals of Venice where you will explore the lesser trodden paths and neighborhoods of this incredible city.
Next are the Dolomites which feel like a world apart. Here, 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 some time mountaineering or skiing and then relax 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.
Jul 24 – 26, 2024: Venice (2 nights)
Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2024: The Dolomites (6 nights)
Aug 1 – Aug 3, 2024:
- At leisure
If you need any assistance while you are traveling, or if you would like to make any changes, reservations or cancellations during your time in Italy you can contact the following who will be your local contacts during your trip:
DESTINATION
- Local Contact: +39 06 6624626 or +39 338 779 1615 (office hours)
- Local Contact: +39 334 7243374 (outside of office hours)
- Itinerary Reference: 15274-2024
Scenset
- Your Curator: will be provided | will be provided
- Scenset Emergency Line: +1 (415) 941-0027
Important: Due to the time difference, for small day-to-day things like touring and dining reservations - or emergencies that need immediate assistance - it will be most efficient for you to use the local contacts as they are in the same time zone as you.
We have put together this Destination Guide for you, full of unique insights and ways to get excited before you travel, such as:
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- Dishes to try
- Helpful phrases
- Packing guide
- Tipping guides
Plus more!
Upon arrival in Venice, proceed through immigration and baggage claim before meeting a representative in the arrivals hall for a transfer by private boat to your hotel for check-in. A representative will be holding a sign with your name on it.
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Check in to your accommodation.
Visit Venice the right way and you can’t help but fall in love. The majesty of San Marco Square and the Rialto Bridge is drowned out by the crowds and tacky souvenir shops, but a more authentic and mysterious Venice is just outside of the tourist center. Put down your phone’s map and wander the labyrinthine alleyways, discovering the neighborhoods still lived in by locals with their artisan shops, low-key cicchetti bars, and cozy restaurants overlooking the canals
Please arrive a few minutes before the gondola tour starts.
This evening, be introduced to the city of Venice by way of a private gondola ride through its canals. You will meet your boat and gondolier at the Accademia dock just a short walk from your hotel.
- Meeting Time: Early evening
- Meeting Point: Accademia Dock (walking distance from your hotel)
- Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
- Reservation Name & Number: will be provided
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You have a dinner reservation this evening at Vini da Gigio.
- Date: July 24th
- Time: Evening
- Address: Sestiere, Calle Stua Cannaregio, 3628A, 30121 Venezia
- Phone: +39 041 528 5140
- Reservation Name: will be provided
The restaurant is 25 minutes from the drop-off point of your gondola ride on foot. Please consult the Front Desk at your hotel for instructions as to how to get to the restaurant. It is then an 11-minute walk to Scuola Grande di San Teodoro.
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Enjoy a performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Scuola Grande di San Teodoro.
- Admission Time: Evening
- Show Start Time: Shortly after
- Address: Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, Campo San Salvador, 30141 Venice
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The Sina Centurion Palace is an iconic 5-star hotel in Palazzo Genovese, a beautiful old palazzo in the historic centre of Venice. It is a true architectural gem with spectacular views of the Grand Canal and of an internal garden, and it has a handsome Gothic façade and exclusive design guest rooms. These contrasting elements blend harmoniously with the Dorsoduro district which is the oldest in Venice. The hotel is just a few minutes' walk to some of the city’s most famous attractions like the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, the Punta della Dogana and the famous Guggenheim Museum.
Sina Centurion Palace
- Deluxe Room
- Breakfast included
The Deluxe Rooms usher you into a refined and comfortable environment thanks to their modern design and the large windows overlooking the internal garden or the city. Attention to detail, furnishings and comfort are the strong points of these rooms. All bathrooms are in gold leaf with a choice of bathtub or shower cubicle.
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See for yourself how artisans keep alive the historic traditions of glassblowing and lace-making on the islands of Murano and Burano. Starting from Venice, visit the oldest Murano Glass Factory before navigating to Burano. Explore its picturesque houses, taste the famous 'bussolai' cookies, and experience a guided tour of a historic lace workshop. Finally, return to Venice for a stunning view of the lagoon.
- Meeting Time: Morning
- Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
- Duration: 4 hours
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided during office hours, or will be provided outside of office hours
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You have a dinner reservation this evening at Osteria alla Frasca.
- Date: July 25th
- Time: Evening
- Address: Corte de la Carità, 5176, 30121 Venezia
- Phone: +39 041 241 2585
- Reservation Name: will be provided
The restaurant is 27 minutes from the hotel on foot. Please consult the Front Desk at your hotel for instructions as to how to get to the restaurant.
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Sina Centurion Palace
- Deluxe Room
- Breakfast included
- Confirmation Number: will be provided
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After breakfast and check-out, a chauffeur will pick you up at your hotel and transport you to the car rental office where you will pick up your self-booked rental car.
- Meeting Time: Morning
- Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call the local contact number during office hours, or another number outside of office hours.
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Pick up your rental car and make the drive to your hotel in the Dolomites for check-in.
- Pick-Up Date and Time: Friday morning
- Pick-Up Location: Venice Airport
- Confirmation Number: will be provided
- Vehicle Type: Full-Size Elite, SUV, Automatic, Air, (T6) Alfa Romeo Stelvio 4x4 GPS
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Check in to your accommodation.
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.
Your meals at Forestis are at your leisure - the Hotel Concierge can assist you with bookings and transportation to offsite restaurants. Please see them upon check-in to discuss.
On-Property at Forestis
Forestis Restaurant
- Breakfast is a huge spread
- 3pm kaffee und kuchen on the terrace
- Dinner is fairly formal
Off-Property
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.
Forestis Dolomites
- Suite
- Breakfast included
The suites in the historic building have a bedroom with a kingsize boxspring bed and an adjacent walk-in closet with safe. The separate living area is furnished with a seating area, TV, minibar and a desk. The bathroom has a rain shower, toilet, bidet, hairdryer and all the FORESTIS amenities. The south-facing balcony of the suites offers a direct view of the Dolomites.
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The drive to Parkplatz Zanser Alm is approximately 45 minutes from your hotel. We suggest leaving in the late morning to meet your guide for the start of your hike.
From fairytale-like alpine pastures, the sawtooth Odle/Geisler peaks rise up like daggers slashing the sky. The Dolomites are full of dramatic places that look like they’ve been torn from pages of a fantasy epic, and the Adolf Munkel Trail is one of them.
You will drive with your rental car to the trailhead where you will meet your private guide.
The Adolf Munkel Trail is a hiking path at the foot of the Geisler/Odle Group in Val di Funes Valley. Dramatic, varied, and unforgettable, the Adolf Munkel Trail weaves its way through forest and alpine meadows, reaching a zenith at Gschnagenhardt Alm and Rifugio Odle/Geisler Alm.
Hike Information:
- Length: 9 km / 5.6 mi
- Elevation gain/loss: 400m/400m (1,300 ft/1,300 ft)
- Duration: 4-5 hours
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- Starting Time: Late morning
- Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the Parkplatz Zanser Alm
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your guide, please call will be provided during office hours, or will be provided outside of office hours
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Please note that the drive to Passo Gardena is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from your hotel. We suggest leaving in the early morning to meet your guide for the start of your hike.
This morning, embark on a Via Ferrata hike with a mountain guide. Learn useful rope techniques and a range of additional skills for climbing and scrambling on different rock features. The guide will be with you throughout the excursion to teach you the basics of traversing these nearly vertical walls in accordance with your experience and skill level.
You will meet the guide at Passo Gardena (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes of driving from Hotel Forestis). Passo Gardena is one of the four passes that are part of Sella Ronda. There are a plethora of Via Ferrata routes in the area of Passo Gardena and together with your guide, you’ll decide on the best option.
You will also stop for lunch (not included) at Jimmi Hut.
- Starting Time: Late morning
- Meeting point: Meet your guide at Passo Gardena
- Duration: 4 hours
- Contact: will be provided
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Please note that the drive to Maxi Mode Center in Appiano is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from your hotel. We suggest leaving in the late morning to meet your guide for the start of your bike ride.
Meet your private biking guide for an exhilarating day on the mountain trails. Cycle along the South Tyrolean Wine Road with vineyards reaching all the way to warm bathing lakes, historic manors and the mountains in the vicinity. You'll then enjoy a stop at a winery where you will enjoy a wine tasting and lunch.
This excursion will be tailored to your experience and comfort level. Your guide will be able to bring you to a trail that perfectly matches your expectations for the day. A gravel bike has been requested.
- Meeting Time: Late morning
- Meeting Point: Meet your bike-guide at Maxi Mode Center
- Duration: 4 hours
- Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your guide, please call will be provided during office hours, or will be provided outside of office hours
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Enjoy today at your leisure exploring nearby villages in your rental car.
For some at leisure hiking, you may wish to venture into the Sella Ronda.
Sella Ronda is the name for the loop around the Sella Mountain Massif. There is a beautiful hike in the heart of Boe Mountain, which leads you into the Sella Mountain Massif. For this hike, you would drive to Corvara (approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes).
Please know that the roads are narrow and windy to and from Corvara. Please exercise caution on the roads.
This is a recommendation only.
Just a 10-minute drive from your hotel is the dramatic Passo delle Erbe. The lovely Passo delle Erbe serves as a connection between Val Badia and the Lüsen valley of Val d’Isarco. There are several access roads that lead to the pass, which rise and descend in different directions. From the pass, starts the steep and challenging Lüsen which winds across the valley of the Rio Lasanca. On the other side, the road heads down to the hamlet of Antermoia. The views from Passo delle Erbe are nothing short of spectacular, with breathtaking glimpses of the peaks of Plose, the Peitlerkofel, the Geisler and Gabler.
This is a recommendation only.
Today, you both have massage treatments reserved at the Forestis Spa.
A guest
- Time: Early evening
- Treatment: Healing Wood
- Duration: 50 min
A guest
- Time: Early evening
- Treatment: Emotional Field
- Duration: 50 min
Please pay direct.
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For some exhilarating whitewater rafting, head to the Pusteria Valley in Chienes, a drive of about an hour from your hotel.
Forestis works with this operator for organizing whitewater rafting experiences in the Dolomites. You are welcome to book directly or work with the concierge to arrange this experience.
This is a recommendation only.
This evening, you have a dinner reservation for 2 at Forestis.
Time: Evening
Address: On-property at Forestis Dolomites
Phone: will be provided
Please pay direct.
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Enjoy your final day at leisure on-property at Forestis. You can read more about the experiences on offer here.
Descend to the village of Bressanone and spend a few hours exploring. Your hotel can help with arranging transportation.
- Visit the City Gates: Explore Porta Sabiona, Porta San Michele, Porta del Chiostro, and Porta Sole.
- Hofgarten: Stroll through this Renaissance-style garden.
- Chiesa dei Santi Gottardo ed Erardo: Visit this tiny church near Hofgarten.
- Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta: Admire the Baroque architecture and Murano glass chandeliers.
- Hofburg: Tour the Bishop's residence and the Diocesan Museum.
- Novacella Abbey: Take a guided tour and taste wine from the abbey's vineyards.
This is a recommendation only.
Dine at a local restaurant in Bressanone for lunch.
- Finsterwirt - a historic restaurant in the heart of Brixen, renowned for its exquisite cuisine that blends regional ingredients with creative flair. Established in 1870, it offers a charming dining experience in traditional "Stube" parlors or on a cozy terrace, making it a cherished spot for both locals and visitors. The restaurant also boasts a well-stocked wine cellar with over 400 varieties.
- Vitis - a modern wine bar in the centre of Bressanone, Vinothek Vitis offers a refined selection of wines, including powerful reds, vivacious whites, charming sparkling wines, and surprising rosés. Guests can enjoy these alongside carefully curated culinary specialties in an elegant setting designed to enhance the wine tasting experience.
- Decantei - a cozy restaurant that embraces the rich culinary traditions of South Tyrol, offering a delightful mix of nostalgic and innovative dishes. Set in a charming historical building, it features a warm atmosphere perfect for enjoying regional specialties and a selection of fine beers in their beer garden or intimate dining rooms.
- Brix 01 - offers a modern dining experience with a focus on innovative cuisine using regional and international ingredients. This restaurant, café, and ice cream parlor is known for its refined dishes, brunch options, and tapas, all served in a stylish setting surrounded by greenery.
This is a recommendation only.
After breakfast and check-out, continue on your journey with your rental car.
This time is at your leisure.
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Drop-Off Location: Mxp - Milan Malpensa Airport - Terminal 1, Malpensa Airport, Malpensa 2000 Airport - Ferno (varese), Milan, IT 21010
Drop-Off Date and Time: Saturday, August 3, 2024, in the morning
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