About this tour
Trade Venice's crowds for eight hours in the Dolomites, looping through five alpine lakes and the mountain village of Cortina. Your bilingual driver navigates you past Lake Santa Croce, through Pieve di Cadore, and on to Auronzo and Misurina, where you'll spot the jagged Tre Cime peaks. Roads twist through dramatic gorges and tunnel openings that frame valley views. Round-trip minivan from Venice included; you choose where to linger and eat.
Highlights
- Lake Santa Croce's mirror-still Dolomite reflections at dawn
- Tunnel passages framing canyon and valley panoramas
- Optional chairlift to Col del Varda, 2106 metres
- Tre Cime di Lavaredo visible from Misurina shoreline
- Pieve di Cadore village cappuccino stop
- Air-conditioned minivan with multilingual driver
- Free time to photograph or walk lakesides
What to expect
You'll depart Venice in a shared minivan and head north into the Dolomites. First stop is Lake Santa Croce, where the peaks dominate the skyline. From there, you'll pass through Pieve di Cadore—small enough for a quick stroll and coffee. The road climbs toward Lakes Auronzo and Misurina; expect winding mountain passes and tunnel sections where the views suddenly open onto vast valleys. At Misurina, you have time for a lakeside walk or to grab lunch at a local restaurant. An optional chairlift ascends to Col del Varda for panoramic vistas (paid separately). The route circles back toward Venice by late afternoon.
Good to know
Bring warm layers—mountain temperatures drop noticeably. Lunch and chairlift costs are separate. The journey suits all fitness levels, but involves sitting time and optional walking at your own pace. Book transport separately from Venice meeting point (not hotel pickup). Last-minute same-day bookings may be bumped to the following day if full.
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.