Europe & Ireland 2024

ITALY

Sella Mountain & Val Gardena from Sella Pass

Desirable Dolomites & Stunning South Tyrol The Dolomites is an Italian region bursting with natural beauty and diversity. Our wonderful packaged itinerary not only includes a free bar at the hotel each evening, but you will also experience the best of the area with wine tastings, a typical Trentino dinner and a grolla evening, plus, of course, the fantastic views and scenic drives! With stunning scenery, incredible inclusions and hospitality that is second to none, this will make for an unforgettable holiday which your customers will be talking about for years to come! PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Fai della Paganella Driver’s Day Off Today, Fausto will play host and take us out for a gentle walk around this friendly village . We enjoy a picnic with great company, food and wine... and start to get into the Today we arrive in one of Italy’s best kept secrets – stunning Merano! In true ‘Sound of Music’ fashion, this beautiful spa town sits nestled between the Dolomites. The town centre abounds with shops, restaurants and cafés oozing with delicious strudel. For a birds’ eye view of the city, take the chairlift up to the panoramic viewpoint. Try out some mouth-watering ‘speck’ in a local stube or tempt yourself with ‘sachertorte’ in one of the pastry shops! In the afternoon, we head to the historic winery of Kettmeir , nestled amongst the vineyards of Alto Adige, where we enjoy a tour and tasting of some top quality wines – the South Tyrolean wines are so good they don’t export much as they Today we drive north towards Moena, based in the heart of the Dolomites, and ascend towards the vibrant town of Canazei. From here it’s just a short drive to get to the ‘Sella Pass’, an incredible viewing platform, from where we can enjoy lunch and appreciate the amazing 360 degree views across the Dolomites’ spectacular jagged peaks. We continue down into the alluring Val Gardena, a historic valley known for its wood making traditions and unique and ancient language, Ladin, which is only spoken here. Enjoy a break in the picturesque village of Ortisei and relax over a delicious plate of strudel, or perhaps shop for one of the other local specialities – handmade cuckoo clocks! Day 5 Riva via Lake Molveno Our route this morning takes us past the lesser known but incredibly scenic Lake Molveno, and from here we enjoy the relaxing route taking us through to the back of Lake Garda. Riva offers a lakeside historic centre and is the most northerly point in Europe where olive trees grow! We have free time to explore Riva and perhaps enjoy a delicious lunch or drink in the main square. Day 6 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home. relaxed ‘Paganella way of life’ in the mountains! Day 3 Merano & South Tyrolean Wine Route prefer to keep them for themselves! Day 4 Scenic Drive of the Dolomites

Kettmeir Winery

Merano

Lake Molveno

Hotel Paganella Fai della Paganella, Dolomites Plus

This intimate and friendly, 3 star, family-run hotel is ideally located for touring this area due to its proximity to the main motorway network. Fausto and his family ensure a warm welcome in this typically Austrian chalet-style hotel. Bedrooms are well appointed and all 26 contain a TV and hairdryer. There is a cosy bar, a traditional restaurant serving excellent homemade fayre, a comfortable lounge and seating areas. Leisure facilities include a sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room. • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is off-site & free of charge

Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome glass of Prosecco • Set menu on arrival • Choice of starter & main on 3 nights • Unlimited wine with dinner • Tea/coffee after dinner • Free bar each night from 18:00-22:30hrs • Guided walk of Fai & picnic • Quiz/games on 1 night • Grolla evening in the bar on 1 night • Wine tasting on 1 night • Farewell Trentino dinner on 1 night • Tasting & tour at Kettmeir

FREE Bar

5 Nights Half Board Based on Sunday arrivals

Paul says… “Meet Fausto and his family, my long standing friends and fabulous hoteliers at the Hotel Paganella, our wonderful base in the Dolomites.”

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