Christmas Markets in Italy – Dolomites Edition
Highlights
Featuring: VERONA – TRENTO – BOLZANO – PERGINE – ARCO – TENNO – RANGO
- Experience the exciting Christmas atmosphere
- Discover the local handicraft production
- Enjoy the best local gastronomic products
Included
- Individual / FIT & Groups suggested Tour
- Accommodation at Ignas Tour’s Selected Hotels
- Transportation by Private Bus/Minibus/Car *
- Official Tour Guides during the City Tours *
- Entrance Tickets and Food & Wine Tastings *
* (according to the program – if mentioned)
from € 295
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
| Day 1 | VENICE – VERONA – ROVERETO |
| Arrival to Venice Aiport and continue to Verona. Welcome to Verona, one of Italy’s most beautiful and historic cities. Admire the main highlights of the city like Piazza Bra, dominated by the magnificent Roman Arena, the third largest amphitheatre in the world, now hosting a vibrant summer season of opera. Continue through to Piazza Erbe, the old Roman forum and be sure that visit the famous balcony which featured in the Shakespeare tragedy Romeo and Juliet. Another 14th century attraction consists of the bizarre “Arche” of the Della Scala family, namely the stone lace structures pointing up to the sky that still harbour suspicions and mysteries. Proceed to buildings containing masterpieces of painting and sculpture such as the Romanesque church of San Zeno with the altarpiece by Mantegna and the Castelvecchio Museum with works of artists such as Mantegna, Bellini and Veronese. There’s plenty of time then to stroll around or why not sit for a while at a pavement café and just enjoy the view. Lunch on your own to taste local food. Proceed to Rovereto and to your hotel for check in, optional dinner and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Transfer IN Venice Airport – Verona City Tour – Rovereto Hotel • Half Day Tour Guide in Verona (3h) | |
| Day 2 | ROVERETO – TRENTO – BOLZANO – ROVERETO |
| Breakfast and departure to Trento for a small guided tour of the city of the Council. The visit will let you discover the wonder of the city during the Christmas period through its monuments and historic buildings: the Castello del Buonconsiglio, a magnificent Renaissance palace for more than 600 years; the historic center, with the Cathedral and the Palazzo Pretorio, one of the largest complexes of the twelfth century of northern Italy, and the refined Renaissance palaces. Then you will have free time to enjoy the magical atmosphere and the typical meals of the Christmas markets. Lunch on your own to taste local food. In the afternoon proceed north towards Bolzano. Here guided tour of the most characteristic and interesting places of the city: Piazza Walther, the Duomo, Piazza delle Erbe with its old food market that deeply impressed Goethe. Then free time to enjoy the Christmas markets of Südtirol. Back to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Private Car, Minibus or Bus for Full Day Excursion • Half Day Tour Guide in Trento (2h) • Half Day Tour Guide in Bolzano (2h) | |
| Day 3 | ROVERETO – PERGINE VALSUGANA – LEVICO TERME – ROVERETO |
| Breakfast and departure to Pergine Valsugana, an active Renaissance town of historical interest located just a few kilometers away from Trento. As the capital of the Alta Valsugana area, it has become a populous town, host to an ample selection of shops and traditional stores. Overlooked by the ancient towers of its medieval castle, Pergine is an excellent starting-point for hikes around the area, as well as for a range of different sports, from golf to dragon boating (ancient Chinese boat which has become part of the local sports). The wide array of activities on offer here attracts people who love culture, nature, sports and entertainment. Striking views can be spotted in the center, such as the Via Maier, one of the most stunning Renaissance districts of the town, full of artistic features ranging from noble houses to antique churches. Then free time to visit the Christmas markets of the town. After lunch on your own, stop in Levico Terme, an elegant town famous for its renowned spa, for the beautiful lake and its mountain surroundings. Admire its spas, internationally renowned among the medical community for the therapeutic efficacy of their waters, which are unique in Italy thanks to their iron and arsenic mineral components. The lake, bearing the name of the town, is to be found at its feet, fjord-shaped, ideally suited to fishing, rowing boats and peaceful swims. Enjoy its Christmas markets, a town that developed as a spa during the 19th century. Back to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Private Car, Minibus or Bus for Full Day Excursion • Half Day Tour Guide in Pergine (2h) • Tasting of Typical Vin Brulé (also available without alcohol ) • Half Day Tour Guide in Levico Terme (2h) | |
| Day 4 | ROVERETO – ARCO – TENNO – RANGO – VERONA |
| Breakfast and departure towards the Valle dei Laghi, during the stop tour to Castel Toblino until you reach Arco, a city that admires Lake Garda on the one hand and on the other is protected by the mountains. One of its most important monuments is Villa Arciducale, the place where the archduke Albert of Austria spent the winter season. The center of the city is decorated by numerous parks and gardens. Elegant villas in Art Nouveau style and beautiful buildings. Another place of historical importance is the Castello di Arco, an impressive medieval fortress. After the visit of Arco, departure to reach the ancient villages of Rango and Canale di Tenno that during Christmas are animated thanks to the magic of the markets in these ancient medieval towns. The House of Artists and the park of arts and crafts are meeting places for artists and venues for cultural activities. Free time after the tour to enjoy these special villages. Back to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Private Car, Minibus or Bus for Full Day Excursion • Half Day Tour Guide in Arco (2h) • Half Day Tour Guide in Canale di Tenno & Rango (3h) | |
| Day 5 | VERONA – VENICE |
| Buffet Breakfast and departure to Venice. Begin your tour of Venice in St. Mark’s Square. Home to the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica, Bell Tower and Doge’s Palace, this is the biggest piazza (public square) in Venice. Admire then St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most visited landmarks in Venice. You will learn why it’s called “the Church of Gold”. Just a few minutes away from St. Mark’s Square is the Rialto Bridge, as much a symbol of Venice as St. Mark’s Basilica. Initially built from old boats, the unstable bridge was rebuilt in 1500. On one side of the bridge is the Rialto Market in the Rialto neighborhood, a place that’s been satisfying appetites for seven centuries. The oldest of the four bridges that span the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge features a 24-foot tall arch. Providing access to the district, the Rialto Bridge enables Venetians to carry on their business in the area. Lunch on your own to taste local food. Afterwards continue to the Airport. ✓ INCLUDED • Transfer OUT Hotel – Tronchetto – Venice City Tour – Venice Airport • Private Boat Transfer from Tronchetto to St. Mark’s Square • Half Day Tour Guide in Venice (2h) • Private Boat Transfer from St. Mark’s Square to Marco Polo Apt |
* The itinerary is on request and rates are subject to the availability of the hotels at the time of booking.
Prices are subject to change if travel occur during trade shows, bank holidays or special events and supplements may be applied.
Included Features
- Individual / FIT & Groups suggested Tour
- Accommodation at Ignas Tour’s Selected Hotels
- Transportation by Private Bus/Minibus/Car *
- Official Tour Guides during the City Tours *
- Entrance Tickets and Food & Wine Tastings *
* (according to the program – if mentioned)
Not Included
- City Taxes – to be paid on spot
- Extra Tips
- Extra Expenses
- Everything not listed under “INCLUDED”
Ignas Tour Hotel Collection
| BUDGET | STANDARD | DELUXE | PREMIUM | |||
| 3* Hotels • City Area | 3* Hotels • City Center | 4* Hotels • City Area | 4* Hotels • City Center | |||
| Day 1 | Rovereto | Hotel Drago *** | Hotel Sant’Ilario *** | Grand Hotel Liberty **** | Mercure Nerocubo Rovereto **** | or Similar |
| Day 2 | Rovereto | Hotel Drago *** | Hotel Sant’Ilario *** | Grand Hotel Liberty **** | Mercure Nerocubo Rovereto **** | or Similar |
| Day 3 | Rovereto | Hotel Drago *** | Hotel Sant’Ilario *** | Grand Hotel Liberty **** | Mercure Nerocubo Rovereto **** | or Similar |
| Day 4 | Verona | Hotel Italia *** | Hotel San Luca *** | Airport Hotel Verona **** | Hotel Leon D’Oro **** | |
| Day 5 | / | / | / | / | / |
Prices
| Unique Season | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL (*) | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 295,00 | € 345,00 | + € 385,00 | € 620,00 | + € 85,00 | + € 70,00 | + € 150,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 340,00 | € 385,00 | € 450,00 | € 660,00 | € 100,00 | + € 70,00 | + € 150,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 350,00 | € 400,00 | € 440,00 | € 675,00 | + € 105,00 | + € 80,00 | + € 185,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 415,00 | € 465,00 | € 505,00 | € 740,00 | + € 140,00 | + € 80,00 | + € 185,00 |
Rates are Commissionable to Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
Rates Per Person / Per Package in 1/2 DBL Room / BB
Upgrades & Supplements on the BASIS PACKAGE rates – Rates Per Person / Per Package
Free Of Charge 1/21 Paying Pax (1st in SGL, 2nd in ½ DBL)
(*) Suppl. HB & FB – 3-Course Menu(s) – Drinks are not included
** also available “without Transportation” option