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Northern Italy Lakes & Alps

Starting in Milan, we'll loop through the Italian Lakes, hit the jagged peaks of the Dolomites, and finish with the canals of Venice.

5days
15stops
DAY01

Milan Malpensa → Bellagio

Overnight in Bellagio
  1. 10:00
    Milan Malpensa· start
  3. 13:00
    Varenna
  5. 16:00
    Bellagio· overnight
Lakeside Eats
  • Ristorante Bilacus · Killer pasta on a flowery terrace in Bellagio. Get the perch risotto.
Daily Budget
Car Rental & Gas
$120
DAY02

Sirmione → Riva del Garda

Overnight in Riva del Garda
  1. 11:00
    Sirmione· start
  3. 15:00
    Limone sul Garda
  5. 18:00
    Riva del Garda· overnight
Local Grub
  • Speck Stube · Outdoor beer garden vibes in Malcesine. Huge portions of meat.
Daily Budget
Parking & Tolls
$30
DAY03

Lago di Carezza → Cortina d'Ampezzo

Overnight in Cortina d'Ampezzo
  1. 11:00
    Lago di Carezza· start
  3. 14:30
    Pordoi Pass
  5. 18:00
    Cortina d'Ampezzo· overnight
Alpine Eats
  • Rifugio Lagazuoi · High altitude eats. The apple strudel here is a game-changer.
Daily Budget
Cable Car Tickets
$45
DAY04

Tre Cime di Lavaredo → San Candido

Overnight in San Candido
  1. 09:00
    Tre Cime di Lavaredo· start
  3. 14:00
    Lago di Braies
  5. 17:30
    San Candido· overnight
Rustic Bites
  • Malga Misurina · Authentic cheese and polenta right by the lake. Super cozy.
Daily Budget
Tre Cime Toll Road
$35
DAY05

Prosecco Hills → St. Mark's Square

  1. 11:00
    Prosecco Hills· start
  3. 15:00
    Venice Piazzale Roma
  5. 18:00
    St. Mark's Square
Venetian Snacks
  • Cantina Do Mori · Oldest bacaro in Venice. Stand and eat 'cicchetti' with the locals.
Daily Budget
Vaporetto Pass
$25
Heads Up
  • ZTL zones in cities are ticket traps—watch the signs!
  • Book Lago di Braies parking in advance
  • Mountain passes can still have snow in early May