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Northern Italy: The Alps, Dolomites & Lombardy

Italy: Lecco, Tirano, Lake Iseo, Trento, Bressanone (Dolomites), Venetian Countryside

Group size

No more than 16 travelers

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Single Supplement: FREE

From $5,895 per person

16 Days | $369 per day

Includes airfare

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Physical Requirements

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Pacing

  • 6 locations in 15 days with one 1-night stay

Physical Requirements

  • Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
  • You must be able to walk 5-6 miles unassisted and participate in 6 hours of physical activities each day
  • Agility and balance are required for embarking a small boat
  • We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group’s experience

Altitude

  • Elevations of up to 9,960 feet at Diavolezza in the Alps, and 7,280 feet at Sella Pass in the Dolomites

Climate

  • This itinerary goes through regions in Italy that have different geographical characteristics. The overall climate is typical Mediterranean weather, but it can also be quite humid and hot in the summer. And during the winter, temperatures can fall below freezing, with occasional snowfall. 

Terrain & Transportation

  • Travel on some rugged paths and many cobblestoned streets on foot, as well as over narrow, windy rural roads by bus; several elective hikes
  • Ability to climb steep stairs and walk up and downhill is required in several locations
  • Travel by motor coach, ferry, funicular, and train

Flight Information

  • Travel time will be 11-18 hours with at least one connection of 2-3 hours

Accommodations & Facilities

  • Hotel rooms are smaller than those in the U.S. and offer basic amenities
  • Some hotels do not have an elevator or air-conditioning
  • All accommodations feature private baths, with either a shower or tub depending on the hotel