THE DOLOMITES
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Departure point Venice port & Hotels in Venice
- Meeting place for cruisers: Your professional driver will pick you up on the pier next to your ship at 8:00am, holding a sign with your name. You return to your ship by 5:00pm
- Meeting place for travellers: Your professional driver will pick you up from your hotel at 9am, and bring you back approximately 5:00 pm.
- Excursion Length 8 hours
- Available: All year round
- Available in the following languages: English – French (upon request)- Italian – Spanish (upon request)- German (upon request) – Japanese (upon request) Russian (upon request) – Other languages (upon request)
- Vehicle Air-conditioned Mercedes (or similar make) vehicle
- Driver will assist you with basic information and suggestions on the area
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Passing through tunnels with astounding views of canyons and valleys, the scenery is quite simply, breathtaking. The Dolomites are this and much more. Upon arrival at Cortina, ‘the Pearl of the Dolomites’, you will have approximately 1 � hours of free time to stroll around and take in the picturesque views of the mountains. Weather permitting you may also take the Cable car up to Faloria at 2134mt, which overlooks the entire town of Cortina and the surrounding mountains. We then continue our trip towards the natural lake of Misurina (1756mt) taking the toll road up to the outstanding peaks of the ‘Tre Cime di Lavaredo’, 2,360mt with more unforgettable views of the Dolomites. Here you will have time to wander around or alternatively, you can enjoy an optional lunch, whilst admiring the beautiful mountain peaks and spectacular backdrop with views of ‘Sorapis’, and the ‘Marmarole’. Surrounded by spectacular scenery then we will reach the picturesque Auronzo lake passing through enchanting mountain villages.We then make our way back to Venice.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Cortina
- lake of Misurina
- Dolomites
- Auronzo lake
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- This tour includes a Professional English-speaking driver that gives commentaries of the sites seen. Due to strict Italian laws & regulations that protect officially licensed guides, our drivers can only comment and explain the sights from inside the vehicle, and are not allowed to do so once they are outside the vehicle. A Professional licensed guide, where needed, can be hired on request at an extra cost.
- Driver will assist you with basic information and suggestions on the area
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Admissions, ( if required – unless otherwise specified )
- Food & Beverages
- 10 % to 20 %(optional)
EXTRA NOTES AND USEFUL INFORMATION
- We suggest what to see, but you decide. We can plan and customize together all the different opportunities and itineraries. Our tours are flexible and completely focused on your needs and desires.
- Please dress respectfully for visiting religious monuments; local custom requires covering knees and shoulders.
- Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. An bring a camera, hat and sunscreen.
- The tour sequence may be altered to avoid congestions but always covering mentioned sights.
- Keep an eye on your wallet and purses at all time. Do not wear jewerly or carry large amount of cash.
- The itinerary can be customized and coordinated directly with the driver according to your specific needs and/or preferences.
PAYMENT
- To book our services you have the choice to pay with Euro cash money at the end of service or to pre-pay the total fee by credit card via PayPal with an additional 10%. We don’t accept credit cards as a form of payment on the day of service, we only accept cash in Euros and/or US$; if US$ we will give you the exchange rate of the day before the service increased by 5 cents.
- Why we dont take CC on the day of the tour Often are drivers and tour guides do not have a POS on board. You can useyour credit card(s) at easily found ATM machines to withdraw cash. Your driver can show you where to find one. You get thecash just when you need it. The xchange rate is very convenient and it is the same rate applied when you purchase somethingwith your Credit Card
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- No charge will be applied for cancellations made up to 7 days prior to the service date
- Cancellations made 7 days prior to the service date: 50% charge’
- Annulament made 48 hours prior to the service date: 75% charge’
- Cancellations made 24 hours of less or no show: 100% charge’
PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER
- if you don’t receive correspondence from us within 24-48 hours,