Day 1
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Departure
Check in at Suvarnabhumi Airport and depart for Italy with Thai Airways. Your tour leader is with you from the start, with the trip dossier.
Italian Dolomites10 Days 7 Nights
The journey, day by day
Day 2
Milan – Verona – Venice
Arrive in Milan, stop in Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, then continue to Venice, the city of canals.
Hotel Carlton On The Grand Canal (or equivalent)
Day 3
Venice City Tour – Gondola Ride
Explore the island of Venice — St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge — and glide along the romantic backwater canals by gondola.
Hotel Carlton On The Grand Canal (or equivalent)
Day 4
Ra Gusela (Passo Giau) – Cortina d'Ampezzo
Climb to Passo Giau for the pyramid peak of Ra Gusela in the heart of the Dolomites, then on to the chic mountain resort town of Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Grand Hotel Ampezzo (or equivalent)
Day 5
Lake Misurina – Lake Braies – Bressanone
The emerald lakes of the Dolomites — Misurina and Braies, with a lake boat ride — then travel to the town of Bressanone.
Hotel Löwenhof (or equivalent)
Day 6
Santa Maddalena – St. Johann Church – Alpe di Siusi / Seceda
The Santa Maddalena viewpoint in Val di Funes, the photogenic St. Johann church in the meadows, and up to Alpe di Siusi or Seceda — the most beautiful high meadows.
Hotel Löwenhof (or equivalent)
Day 7
Bressanone – Lake Carezza – Milan
Farewell the Dolomites, stopping at the rainbow-coloured Lake Carezza among the pines, then travel to Milan.
Rosa Grand Milano (or equivalent)
Day 8
Milan – Shopping
Discover Milan, the world's fashion capital — the Duomo and free time to shop in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Rosa Grand Milano (or equivalent)
Day 9
Milan – Airport
A free morning, then a transfer to Milan airport for the flight home.
Day 10
Arrive Suvarnabhumi Airport
Arrive safely at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, with your memories and a digital album from the Dolomites.
Signature stays
Hotels we'd return to
Destination Stays curated by the Wanvela team, or equivalent, depending on availability and each group's requirement.
- Hotel Carlton On The Grand Canal (or equivalent) · Venice (2 nights), a refined stay on the Grand Canal in the heart of Venice
- Grand Hotel Ampezzo (or equivalent) · Cortina d'Ampezzo (1 night), classic Dolomites hotel in the heart of Cortina, views of the Tofana ridge
- Hotel Löwenhof (or equivalent) · Bressanone (2 nights), an alpine retreat with spa, near the old town of Brixen
- Rosa Grand Milano (or equivalent) · Milan (2 nights), an elegant city-centre hotel close to the Duomo and Galleria
Note: hotels may switch to equivalent properties based on availability, Wanvela confirms hotels 60–90 days before departure.
What's included
- 3 Destination Stays
- private Mercedes V-Class & driver
- tour leader
- dedicated trip photographer
- Tre Cime mountain guide (full-day hike)
- Seceda cable car
- Schengen visa
- comprehensive insurance
- daily breakfast
- 14-day photo album
- International flights (TG Economy THB 42,000–48,000 / Business THB 175,000–195,000 quoted separately)
- lunch & dinner (curated restaurant list provided)
- optional Arena di Verona opera tickets (+THB 8,000–18,000/pax, Jun–Sep season)
Italian Dolomites reviews · 4.9 / 5
★★★★★
"The full-day Tre Cime hike, three limestone towers rising straight into the sky. Seeing them in photos versus in person is two completely different things. The photographer's shots at Grotta della Tre Cime nearly moved me to tears."
★★★★★
"The Seceda cable car up to 2,500 m brought us face to face with the flame ridge I'd seen all over Pinterest. Few people in the early morning, Wanvela timed it before the tour groups, so we walked the ridge without crowds."
★★★★★
"A morning rowboat on Lake Braies' turquoise water + photographing St. Johann church in Val di Funes amid pine forest, the best photographs of my life. Sleeping at My Arbor in Brixen, you really hear the birds in the trees at dawn."
Common questions
How is the Dolomites different from the Italy most travelers know?
The Dolomites are Triassic-era mountains in northeastern Italy, white-and-pink limestone peaks listed as UNESCO World Heritage. High peaks, turquoise lakes, alpine meadows, and Tyrolean villages, not the Mediterranean Italy (Amalfi, Cinque Terre) most Thai travelers know. It's a European summer escape with cool, crisp weather for travelers who want to skip the hot southern beaches.
Is the route fixed? Can we customize?
Not fixed, this is a suggested baseline. A Private Trip is fully customizable: add Venice (2 nights), add Lake Garda or Lake Como, watch opera at Verona Arena, add Innsbruck (Austria) as a day trip, or extend the hiking days in the Dolomites to 5–6 nights. The Wanvela team tailors the route to your group.
How hard is the Tre Cime hike, and who can do it?
The Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop is about 10 km at 2,300–2,500 m altitude. Moderate difficulty, some climbs but mostly comfortable, takes 4–5 hours including lunch at a rifugio (mountain hut). Children aged 10+ and adults who exercise regularly can complete it. If hiking isn't your style, the team can arrange a shorter trail or substitute the cable car.
Is the Verona Arena opera included?
It's optional, if you'd like to watch an opera at the 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater, the team can arrange tickets. The season runs June–September. Famous productions include Aida, La Traviata, and Carmen. Tickets start at +THB 8,000–18,000 per person depending on seating category, and need to be booked when the Wanvela team prepares your proposal.
How far ahead should we book?
90–120 days, because mid-June to mid-September is peak season in the Dolomites, alpine hotels have limited capacity. Grand Hotel Ampezzo, My Arbor, and equivalent properties sell out 3–4 months ahead. Schengen visa applications take 30–60 days from submission to outcome.
