About this tour
Skip the public transport puzzle and drive the Great Dolomites Road from Bolzano to Cortina d'Ampezzo in a single nine-to-ten-hour loop. Your English or Italian-speaking driver handles the winding Alpine passes while you watch UNESCO-listed peaks shift through your window. Stop for photos at dramatic viewpoints, stroll Cortina's village centre, then head back. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Highlights
- Drive the Great Dolomites Road's most scenic stretches
- Photograph jagged limestone peaks and alpine lakes
- Walk around Cortina d'Ampezzo village
- Navigate high mountain passes without driving stress
- Stop at viewpoints between Bolzano and Cortina
- Air-conditioned comfort on winding mountain roads
What to expect
Expect seven-plus hours in the vehicle, broken by two or three photo stops at key viewpoints and one main halt in Cortina for a wander. The roads spiral upward through evergreen forests before opening onto pale-grey rock faces and turquoise lakes. Your driver knows the switchbacks well and speaks English or Italian. The pace is leisurely—this is sightseeing from a seat, not hiking. Bring a camera and comfortable shoes for the village stretch.
Good to know
Meals are not included; pack snacks or plan lunch in Cortina. The cable car to Sass Pordoi costs extra. Infant seats and pram space are available. Roads are well-maintained but winding; take travel sickness precautions if needed.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.