About this activity
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English
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Rio Terà Sant'Andrea, 460, 30135 Venezia VE, Itália
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Cultural
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Piazzale Roma, Venice, car park in front of Hotel Olimpia, Rio Terà Sant'Andrea 460
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1 to 16 travellers
Overview
Escape the crowds of Venice and embark on a day trip to the Dolomites, discovering stunning landscapes and picturesque locations along the way. The tour includes stops at the picturesque Lake Santa Croce, where the peaks of the Dolomites are reflected in crystal-clear waters, and Pieve di Cadore, home to the renowned painter Titian, for a brief walk and perhaps a cappuccino.
The journey continues to the picturesque Lake Auronzo, passing through charming mountain villages, and then to the serene Lake Misurina, where you can stroll around the lake and enjoy spectacular views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Sorapis, and Marmolada mountains. Opt to take a panoramic cable car ride to “Col del Varda” at 2,106 meters for even more stunning views of the Dolomites (tickets not included, available on site).
After an optional lunch (not included), the final stop is Cortina d’Ampezzo, the “Pearl of the Dolomites,” a town famous for winter sports and host of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Here, you’ll have free time to explore the town, admire mountain views, and capture photographic memories. With your heart full of natural beauty and your mind filled with incredible memories, the return journey to Venice concludes this day of discovery in the stunning Dolomites.
More tours in Venice
Important information
- Away from the Venice crowds and into the Dolomites
- Lakes Santa Croce, Auronzo and Misurina
- Cortina d’Ampezzo, the queen of the Dolomites
- Photo stops throughout, and tunnels opening onto canyon views
Includes
- Bilingual driver
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Round-trip transfer from Venice
- Photo stops
- Free time
Not Includes
- Lunch (paid at the restaurant)
- Guide
Join Our Fixed Trip Starting Date
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Time Slots Available Available PackagesFriday18 de September de 2026$35516Available
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Frequently asked questions
General
A bilingual driver, transport by air-conditioned minivan, round-trip transfer from Venice, photo stops and free time are included. Lunch, paid at the restaurant, and a guide are not included.
Meet the driver 15 minutes before departure on the left-hand side of Piazzale Roma, in the car park area in front of Hotel Olimpia, Rio Terà Sant'Andrea 460. Look for a sign with the tour name or an orange umbrella.
The tour lasts 8 hours and departs at 08:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Lake Santa Croce (10 minutes), Pieve di Cadore (30 minutes), Lake Auronzo (20 minutes), Lake Misurina (around 2 hours) and Cortina d'Ampezzo (30 minutes).
The tour is run in English as a shared trip for up to 16 people. At Lake Misurina you can take the panoramic chairlift to Col del Varda at 2,106 metres, with tickets paid on the spot. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Yes. Cancel more than 24 hours before the tour starts and you receive a full refund of everything you paid us. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start, or on the day, are not refundable, and the same applies if you do not show up at the meeting point. Bookings on this website are paid in full at the time of booking — there is no deposit. Cancellations must be sent to us in writing, by e-mail or WhatsApp. If you booked through GetYourGuide, Viator or TripAdvisor, cancel on that platform instead. The full policy is on our Terms and Conditions page.
Yes, subject to availability, and free of charge if you ask more than 24 hours before the tour starts. Requests made less than 24 hours before are treated as a cancellation followed by a new booking. You can also transfer your booking to another traveller at no cost, as long as you tell us in writing at least 24 hours before and the new traveller meets any requirement of the tour.
Itinerary
Stop 1 :
Departure from Venice
Round-trip transfer from Venice by air-conditioned minivan with a bilingual driver. Note that this trip has a driver, not a guide.
Stop 2 :
Lake Santa Croce
First photo stop at Lake Santa Croce, where the Dolomite peaks are reflected in the water.
Stop 3 :
Pieve di Cadore
A short walk — and a cappuccino if you want one — in the home town of the painter Titian.
Stop 4 :
Lake Auronzo
Continue through mountain villages to Lake Auronzo.
Stop 5 :
Lake Misurina
Stroll around Lake Misurina, with the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Sorapis and Marmolada in view.
Stop 6 :
Col del Varda cable car (optional)
Optional panoramic cable car up to Col del Varda at around 2,000 metres. Tickets are not included and are bought on site.
Stop 7 :
Lunch (not included)
Optional lunch, paid at the restaurant.
Stop 8 :
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Final stop in the Pearl of the Dolomites, host of the Winter Olympics, with free time to walk the town before the return to Venice.
Maps
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