From Venice - Day Trip to the Best of the Dolomites Mountains

Province of Belluno, Venice



Spend a great day exploring the best of the Dolomites Mountains. Visit the enchanting Cortina d'Ampezzo and take a pleasant walk around Lake Misurina with its incredible stunning views.

Highlights

  • Visit Cortina, host of the Olympic Winter Games in 2026
  • Walk around Lake Misurina with exceptional views of the surroundings
  • Marvel at scenic locations, stunning lakes, and dramatic mountain peaks
  • Take memorable photos of the most beautiful peaks of the Dolomites
  • Travel in a top-class bus with the best safety standards with maximum comfort

Description

Enjoy a full-day tour from Venice to the Dolomites Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our tour departs from the city of Venice in the morning and takes you through scenic roads to the famous Cortina d'Ampezzo, a true paradise for sports and nature lovers that welcomes guests with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, all against the backdrop of breathtaking views.

After the visit to the wonderful town and a walk through the most prestigious and well-known street of the Dolomites, the Corso Italia pedestrian area, we will drive through the panoramic road of Passo Tre Croci to Lake Misurina where you will have enough time to walk around the gorgeous lake and have lunch at one of the restaurants serving local food.

In the summer you can also rent a small boat to get around the lake or ride the panoramic chairlift to the Col de Varda Viewpoint. From the lake, you can admire some of the most famous and beautiful peaks of the Dolomites and the Three Peaks of Lavaredo, considered to be the most striking rocks of the Dolomite mountains, famous all over the world.

Then, on the way back we will make a photo stop at Lake Auronzo where you can walk on the dam and sometimes see the water rushing through gates. This tour will end at the meeting point in Venice in the evening but the memories will last a lifetime!

Includes

English-speaking tour guide
Transportation by top-class bus

Excludes

Food and drinks
Chairlift ticket
Boat rental

Important Information

  • Misurina chair lift and boat rental available only from middle June through middle September We guarantee that the tour is made under any weather condition, but we are not responsible for reduced experience due to poor weather If you are coming with children, you have to book a ticket for them as well If you are coming with children, you have to bring your own child seat (<125 cm) or booster seat (<150 cm). These measures are based on the European norm UNI ECE R129. The bus driver and the tour leader cannot be held accountable for the correct following of these rules, as it is the responsibility of the child’s parents/tutors only

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The day trip includes transportation from Venice, visits to Cortina d'Ampezzo, a walk around Lake Misurina, and stops at various scenic points in the Dolomites Mountains.
The tour departs from a central location in Venice, which will be specified when you book the trip.
Yes, the tour includes several stops at scenic locations ideal for taking photos of the Dolomites’ mountain peaks and lakes.
Yes, the tour is designed for all ages and travels in a comfortable bus with safety standards suitable for children and seniors.
The travel time from Venice to Cortina d'Ampezzo is approximately two hours by bus, depending on traffic.
Yes, the itinerary includes free time to walk around and explore Cortina d'Ampezzo independently.
The tour operates year-round; check the website for the best seasonal availability and weather conditions.
Yes, the tour includes a walk around Lake Misurina with views of the surrounding Dolomites.
No special hiking gear is required as the tour involves light walking around lake and town areas.
Yes, the tour is conducted in a language suitable for international travelers, often English or multilingual guides.

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