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- The best Italian Alps tour packages
- What people love about Italian Alps Tours
- Travel Italian Alps your way
- Top operators in Italian Alps
- Italian Alps tours for every group
- Top Italian Alps travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Italian Alps
- Contact our Italian Alps travel experts
The best Italian Alps tour packages
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4 Days Northern Lakes Tour - from Milan
15 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Her professionalism and efficiency made our tour a success.”
Carmine, traveled in September 2023
The majestic route from Lake Maggiore's glacier-carved shores leads to Lake Garda's mountain-ringed waters. Take in Bellagio's Alpine vistas, Bergamo's hilltop medieval quarter, and Lake Iseo's mountain villages. Features private boat tours and 4-star accommodations.
Duration 4 days Destinations Milan, Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Como, Bellagio, Bergamo, Sirmione, Garda, Verona, Iseo Age Range 2 to 85 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Europeando Europa From
- US$1,441
Milan & Lake Como - 3 Days/ 2 Nights
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“He has great knowledge of history and background of places we covered, and most importantly he ensured everyone was having a great time.”
Sonam, traveled in September 2019
Panoramic views of the Italian Alps spread from Como's surrounding hills. This budget-friendly tour (approx. $210 per day) combines Milan's fashion scene at Vittorio Emanuele II gallery with Lake Como's natural beauty. Wander through medieval Varenna's fishermen's houses and Bellagio's classy boutiques with an expert English-speaking guide.
Duration 3 days Destinations Milan, Como, Bellagio, Varenna Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English, Italian Operator Italy on a Budget Tours From
- US$611
Enchanting Waters: Discovering the Lakes of Italy, Self-Drive
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Hotels were exquisite, and suggested activities were lovely. Gorgeous scenery, and fantastic locations.”
Laurie, traveled in April 2024
The southern Italian Alps stretch from Lake Ledro to Riva del Garda's surf paradise. Luxuriate at Hotel Villa Sofia, visit prehistoric villages, and take scenic drives through Tignale and Tremosine. Ideal for 60+ travelers seeking mountain experiences.
Duration 8 days Destinations Milan, Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Como, Bergamo, Garda, Verona Age Range up to 80 year olds Operator TUI Italia From $1,519
15% Off- US$1,292You save $227
Classic Dolomites - Premium Adventure
56 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We always felt safe and weren't rushed during the day. Would definitely do another Exodus trip!”
Matthew, traveled in July 2019
The Italian Alps reveal their beauty on this 8-day premium adventure, based in charming Villabassa. Hike to Lake Braies, ascend Monte Piana for WWI history, and circle the iconic Tre Cime peaks. Stay at historic Hotel Adler with spa facilities and gourmet dining. Expert guide leads daily walks averaging 8-10 miles with 2,000ft ascents.
Duration 8 days Destinations Niederdorf, Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Dobbiaco Age Range 16 to 99 year olds Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
15% Off- US$3,150
Hiking in the Dolomites
49 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A very well organised tour which included a wide range of scenery and activities.”
Penelope, traveled in July 2024
The mountains welcome you with stays at Hotel Tschurtschenthaler in Dobbiaco. Trek Lake Braies (1,494m), circle Tre Cime peaks, and summit Strudelkopf (2,307m). Visit Cortina d'Ampezzo and optional trips to Bolzano's Iceman Museum or Lienz in Austria.
Duration 8 days Destinations Venice, Dobbiaco, Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park, Moos, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Lienz, Bolzano, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Prato Piazza Mountain Age Range 16 to 85 year olds Operator Explore! From
15% Off- US$2,970
What people love about Italian Alps Tours
- 4 Days Northern Lakes Tour - from Milan
Absolutely great tour. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Luigi is such a great guide. Highly recommended!
- Enchanting Waters: Discovering the Lakes of Italy, Self-Drive
Overall this was a lovely holiday. The car and hotels were of a high standard. Some more information about how to use tolls would have been helpful. The hotel in Stresa was excellent and in a great location. The holiday at Lake Garda was lovely but not in a great location as it took much longer to get to Verona as we were a way up the west side of the lake. Overall other than the crowds of people everywhere it was a well organised and great holiday
- Classic Dolomites - Premium Adventure
This was an excellent holiday. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and assessed the ability of our group well. We had excellent weather and we felt we had achieved quite a few challenging walks by the end of the week. The hotel was good and we had an upgrade. The set menu food was disappointing with a lot of heavy carbohydrates eg cheese dumplings, ravioli, etc. The three or four of us with a vegetarian diet struggled but they did try. Our group was very sociable and we had a fun week. Alex, our guide, gave a few options for the free day. He also was very informative on walking skills especially on the rough terrain.
Travel Italian Alps your way
The Dolomites offer really solid multi-day treks that consistently get high marks from our customers. From Dobbiaco, you can do an 8-day route with daily hikes to spots like Lake Braies - the water there is this amazing emerald color - and along the Tre Cime di Lavaredo circuit, which most hikers consider the best trail around. Over at Lake Como, there's a 7-night option based in Gravedona where you walk through vineyards and mountain villages, though TourRadar folks mention the climbs can be steeper than they expected. The guides on both tours get great feedback - they know the area inside out and adjust the routes based on how fit the group is. What our travelers especially like are the regional picnic lunches and how the routes mix challenging peaks with easier valley walks.
See all Hiking & Trekking toursCycling the Italian Alps comes in three distinct flavors. The luxury small group rides tackle those famous passes - Gavia and Stelvio - with support vans right there when you need them and really good meals waiting at the end of each day. Our guides know exactly when to push the pace and when to ease back, something TourRadar customers mention a lot in their feedback. If you're after something gentler, the Innsbruck to Verona route rolls past medieval towns, vineyards and follows the Adige River valley. The South Tyrol option gives you a unique German-Italian mix, with stops at Lake Caldaro and local restaurants serving food that blends both cultures. The bike paths are clearly marked and you'll find plenty of interesting places to stop between rides.
See all Bicycle toursThe Italian Alps tours that really work well combine Lake Maggiore, Como and Garda in a self-drive format that lets you move at your own speed. Our customers love taking the ferry across to Isola Bella where you can wander through baroque gardens, then heading over to Villa Carlotta to see its art collection. The hotels are carefully picked and the route planning makes sense - you won't waste time backtracking. Up in the Dolomites, you can take the funicular up to Bergamo's old town and explore Verona's Roman heritage. TourRadar customers often tell us how much they enjoy finding smaller places like Borghetto sul Mincio, a village that's stayed pretty much unchanged for centuries.
See all Explorer toursExplore a wide diversity of self-guided tours through Italian Alps. We have 61 adventures that vary from 4 days to 9 days. With the greatest number of departures in July, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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Top operators in Italian Alps
Our customers consistently praise Italy on a Budget and Explore for running really well-organized tours through Italy. Guides like Eduardo and Pete Myers get mentioned a lot in reviews for knowing their stuff and being genuinely helpful - they're particularly good at adapting plans when needed and sharing interesting local insights. The feedback on hotels is a bit mixed though. While most accommodations work fine, some of the standard rooms haven't quite hit the mark for comfort or amenities. A few travelers mentioned they would have liked more detailed info about the historical places they visited and also some suggestions for filling free time productively. That said, the Italian Alps section of these tours seems to really impress people. You get solid value from both operators - they've got the logistics sorted and their guides actually make a difference to how much you get out of the experience. Marie and Didi, two guides who lead Alpine routes, got special mentions for their local knowledge and also their ability to keep groups engaged and on track. What's particularly good is how these companies handle the practical bits - getting from place to place, timing visits well and making sure everyone knows what's happening next. They've clearly got their systems figured out, even if there's room to beef up some of the historical background info and accommodation standards in certain spots.
- 4.5 (408 reviews)
"Marie was great. Would recommend!
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 18 to 39 years old
- Adventure type
- In-depth Cultural
- Response time
- 30h
- Response rate
- 96%
- Average price
- $305
- 4.5 (41 reviews)
"It’s a perfect tour for senior folks, no rush with plenty time at each viewpoints. The routes are also excellent we enjoyed the trip very much since this was the first time for us to visit the Italian northern lakes and Dolomites area, a fantastic tour to give us a quick overview this beautiful area. Overall I rated this trip a five stars trip as some area could be improved such as the lodging but all hotels are at least 3 stars with private facilities. All hotel locations are very convenient.
- Tours
- 3 tours
- Age range
- 2 to 85 years old
- Adventure type
- In-depth Cultural
- Response time
- 9h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $596
- 4.0 (104 reviews)
"The overall experience was very good! Turin is a beautiful city full of culture and history
- Tours
- 4 tours
- Age range
- 15 to 80 years old
- Adventure type
- In-depth Cultural
- Response time
- 9h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $257
Italian Alps tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
47 tours in Italian AlpsExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Italian Alps. We have 47 adventures that vary from 3 days to 12 days. With the greatest number of departures in June, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
25 tours in Italian AlpsThe small-group tours through the Italian Alps showcase some outstanding itineraries, with our Dobbiaco-based hiking tours earning considerable praise from TourRadar customers. The flexible 8-day formats blend challenging peaks with gentler valley walks, taking you around Lake Braies with its emerald waters and along the winding Tre Cime di Lavaredo circuit. Our guides excel at reading both weather conditions and group energy levels, adapting routes between technical sections like the Strudelkopf summit at 2,307m and more relaxed cultural stops in historic Cortina d'Ampezzo. Up in the northern lakes region, small groups spend four days exploring Lake Orta, Maggiore, Como and also Garda, mixing guided walks with private boat rides to charming spots like Isola del Pescatori and Bellagio. These thoughtfully planned tours strike a natural balance between structured activities and independent exploration - you might spend your morning hiking ancient military tracks, then have the afternoon free to wander medieval towns or join optional activities like cycling through the Kronplatz region.
Private / Personalized
59 tours in Italian AlpsPrivate self-drive tours let you set your own pace through the Italian Alps. Most people go for the 7-day route from Lake Maggiore, visiting the Borromean Islands before heading to Lake Como and Lake Garda. TourRadar customers often mention how nice it is to spend extra time at places like Villa Carlotta or wandering through the medieval streets in Bergamo's upper town. Another good option mixes hiking and local culture in the Dolomites - you can follow old tobacco traders' paths and stop at mountain huts for cheese tastings. The detailed route plans tell you the best times to visit busy sites and also point you to authentic local restaurants.
Top Italian Alps travel itineraries to fit your plans
Seven days in the Dolomites and Veneto lets you really get to know this fascinating area. Venice kicks things off with local cicchetti and prosecco before heading to the mountains, using Cortina d'Ampezzo as your base. From there, you'll visit Lake Misurina and Lake Dobbiaco with their incredibly clear emerald waters. Our customers particularly enjoy how the activities vary - you might spend one day exploring medieval Brunico's preserved streets and the next sampling wines along Italy's oldest wine route. It's ideal for people wanting both cultural experiences and mountain views, with plenty of stops to try local specialties like speck and mountain cheeses along the way.
Don't miss out on visiting:
Bolzano, Auer, Trento, Garda, Verona, Mantua
Ten days gives you time to really experience the Alps properly. The Gran Paradiso routes begin in Roman-era Aosta then follow historic hunting trails once used by King Vittorio Emanuel II into the national park. You'll spend nights in mountain refugios and taste local cheeses right at the source. For cyclists, there's a specific program taking on famous passes like Stelvio and Gavia - TourRadar customers often mention how much they appreciate ending challenging rides with excellent meals in carefully selected hotels, knowing our support vans are always close by. The Lakes District program combines hiking and kayaking around Lake Como and Lake Orta, including stops in Valsesia to explore UNESCO sites and traditional Walser villages.
Don't miss out on visiting:
Reschen am See, Burgeis, Schluderns, Naturns, Merano, Nals, Lake Kaltern
Demographics
Solo travelers give great feedback about our Dolomites trips, particularly those based in Dobbiaco where the walking groups become quite tight-knit. TourRadar customers like having one hotel as their base instead of moving around - it helps them connect better with fellow travelers. The Lake Como routes offer a nice mix of group activities and free time to explore solo. In winter, many independent travelers pick our cross-country skiing trips; the instruction and social setup make it natural to build skills and friendships. The northern lakes tours hit a sweet spot too - you get the group experience but can do your own thing during stops in Bellagio, Verona and also Bergamo.
Young adults seeking an Alps adventure gravitate toward our Dolomites-based hiking programs that blend physical challenge with cultural experiences. TourRadar customers particularly enjoy tours starting in Venice, where evenings kick off with local cicchetti and prosecco before heading into the mountains. The multi-day routes through places like Cortina d'Ampezzo mix challenging trails with opportunities to explore medieval towns and sample wines along Italy's oldest wine routes. What works especially well is how these tours balance guided hikes to spots like Lake Misurina and Lake Braies with free time to discover places like Brunico's preserved streets. Our travelers appreciate the variety - one day you're taking on the Tre Cime di Lavaredo circuit and the next you're learning about traditional wine production in Valdobbiadene. The combination of active outdoor pursuits, cultural immersion and social experiences makes these tours particularly appealing for the younger crowd looking to connect with like-minded travelers while exploring the Alps.
The Lake Como walking holidays based in Gravedona work perfectly for our senior travelers. The hotel's waterfront location means easy access, and each day offers different difficulty levels - there's always a bus option back if needed. Active seniors actually love our winter snowshoeing in the Dolomites - TourRadar customers often tell us how well the guides adjust the pace and help with technique. The northern lakes combine boat rides with manageable walks in Orta San Giulio, Sirmione and also other scenic spots. For complete flexibility, self-drive tours around Lake Maggiore and Como let you set your own pace, staying at carefully picked hotels with good access and convenient parking.
Our family walking tours in the Italian Alps blend lakes and mountains with flexible daily choices. Around Lake Como, parents and kids can mix easy lakeside walks with more demanding mountain trails depending on everyone's energy. The boat rides to Bellagio combined with gentle hikes through chestnut groves and past old churches work really well for families - our travelers mention this combo often. Kids get particularly excited about the Earth Pyramids near Bruneck in the Dolomites; these natural formations are over 25,000 years old and tell quite a story. The Stresa area lets families split up - some can shop and explore islands while others join guided walks. The Borromean Islands add variety with botanical gardens and even puppet theaters for the little ones.
Solo Travelers87 tours- Couples18 tours
- Seniors (50+)27 tours
Best time to visit Italian Alps
- Spring 2025
Spring in the Italian Alps brings some fantastic tours that our customers consistently praise. The 4-day northern lakes circuits starting from Milan let you catch those perfect spring reflections at Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, before the summer crowds arrive. TourRadar customers particularly enjoy the boat trips to Bellagio and the Borromean Islands, when the gardens start blooming. For those seeking more active experiences, the Lake Como walking tours based in Gravedona offer well-planned routes through vineyards and mountain villages - though our travelers note the climbs can be steeper than expected. The self-drive options give you flexibility to explore at your own pace, with popular stops including Villa Carlotta's spring gardens and Bergamo's historic upper city accessed by funicular. What works particularly well in spring is combining different lakes - Maggiore, Como and also Garda - as the weather tends to be ideal for both sightseeing and gentle hikes. Our guides earn special praise for adapting routes based on spring conditions and finding those perfect picnic spots among the early wildflowers.
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- Summer 2025
Summer in the Italian Alps opens up perfectly planned hiking routes that work with the long, bright days. Dobbiaco makes an ideal base for walks like the forest and meadow trail to Lake Braies. Our TourRadar customers particularly appreciate how the guides read the weather - on good days they'll take you up Monte Elmo at 2,434 meters where you can actually stand between Italy and Austria. The lakes and mountains tours hit their stride in summer, mixing walks above Lake Como with time in pretty towns like Bellagio. For those wanting more challenge, the routes through Ampezzo Dolomites Natural Park lead past waterfalls and up to mountain huts. Guides consistently earn praise for knowing exactly when to offer tougher routes and also when to suggest gentler options.
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- Fall / Autumn 2025
Autumn in the Italian Alps brings out exceptional experiences on our three-day Lake Como tours, where TourRadar customers particularly appreciate the crisp air and quieter trails. The tours starting from Milan combine morning city exploration with afternoon lake activities, letting you join local aperitivo culture in the Navigli district before heading to Bellagio when the summer crowds have thinned. Our seven-day Dolomites programs shine in autumn too, using Cortina d'Ampezzo as a base to explore Lake Misurina and Lake Dobbiaco while the surrounding forests turn golden. The timing works perfectly for sampling wines along Italy's oldest wine route, and trying seasonal specialties like mountain cheeses. The four-day northern lakes circuit hits Lake Orta, Maggiore, Como and also Garda, when the weather is ideal for both hiking and boat tours - our travelers often mention how much they enjoy the balance of active mornings and cultural afternoons during this season. The walks above Gravedona offer spectacular views over Lake Como with comfortable temperatures, for climbing to spots like St Eufemia church and exploring the vineyards around Aurogna.
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