Family Adventure in the Dolomites & Lake Garda: Natural Wonders and Alpine Fun
This seven-day trip begins in northern Italy, where the Dolomites stand tall. Instead of rushing, take time to walk slowly through meadows, follow Lake Garda’s edges, watch light change on water. Food here tells its own story: pasta made fresh, tomatoes ripened under open skies, basil added with care. Each day unfolds differently with some holding long walks, others enjoying quiet afternoons by shore. Movement matters less when space for talk grows wide. With a mix of gentle hiking, scenic drives and local experiences, this trip offers a chance to experience some of Italy’s most beautiful natural wonders while enjoying quality family moments together.
What's included
Itinerary
Arrive in Bolzano, a starting point for the Dolomites, where transport by driver will carry you to a chalet suited for families in the village of Castelrotto. Once there, walk its quiet paths, get familiar with local rhythms, take time to notice the way light falls on stone buildings and green slopes.
End the day with a cozy family dinner featuring local specialties such as speck, dumplings, and apple strudel.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer from Bolzano airport to your accommodation
- Family chalet in Castelrotto
- Welcome dinner featuring local cuisine
Take a scenic cable car ride to Alpe di Siusi, Europe’s largest alpine valley, where you can enjoy family-friendly hiking trails surrounded by stunning mountain peaks and wildflowers.
Midday, pause for a picnic with panoramic views of the Dolomites before heading back to your chalet for a relaxed evening.
Inclusions:
- Cable car tickets to Alpe di Siusi
- Guided family-friendly hike
- Picnic lunch with local products
Ortisei welcomes you with quiet streets and wooden houses under tall peaks. A morning at a craft workshop reveals hand-carved figures and old tools still used today.
After that, head to an adventure park where ziplines pull you through trees, while climbing routes stretch up into green slopes. In the evening, make your way back to Castelrotto for a slow meal and silence before bed.
Inclusions:
- Visit to Ortisei village and woodcarving workshop
- Admission to local family adventure park
- Private transfers
Depart the Dolomites and drive south toward Lake Garda. Stop in Trento for a guided walking tour of this historic city center before continuing to your lakeside hotel in Bardolino.
Spend the afternoon relaxing with a lakeside walk and dinner by the water, enjoying the beauty of Lake Garda.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer from the Dolomites to Lake Garda
- Stop in Trento for a guided walking tour
- Accommodation in Bardolino
Cycling along Lake Garda reveals breathtaking coastlines, simple to navigate for parents with kids. Along the route, pause whenever you want. You can swim, enjoy ice cream or rest at a cafe right on the shore.
Additionally, feel free to go on a brief ferry trip to Limone sul Garda, where lush lemons line quiet paths beneath colorful houses.
Inclusions:
- Bicycle rental
- Ferry ride to Limone sul Garda
- Leisure time for swimming and exploration
Spend the day in Sirmione, a fairytale town famous for its medieval Scaliger Castle and thermal waters.
Explore the castle’s towers and narrow streets, then relax in one of the local thermal spas, where parents and kids can enjoy the healing waters. Afterward, enjoy a family lunch by the lake.
Inclusions:
- Private transfer to Sirmione
- Guided tour of Scaliger Castle
- Entry to thermal baths
Enjoy your final breakfast by the lake before transferring to Verona or Milan for your onward journey. As you reflect on your family adventure in northern Italy, you’ll take home memories of breathtaking landscapes, fun outdoor activities and the warmth of authentic Italian culture.
Inclusions:
- Breakfast at hotel
- Private transfer to Verona or Milan airport
