Tour of Trentino-Alto Adige

DAY 1 – Arrival in Bolzano
Check-in at the hotel and a stroll through the pedestrian-only historic center, including Piazza Walther, the charming arcades (Lauben), and the picturesque herb market.

In the late afternoon, a visit to the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, home to Ötzi, the Similaun mummy who has rewritten the history of Alpine prehistory.

Overnight stay in Bolzano.

DAY 2 – Merano, the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, and the Portici
A short trip to Merano along the Mebo. The morning is dedicated to the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, among the most beautiful in Europe, featuring over 80 botanical gardens and the castle that was once the residence of Empress Sissi.

An afternoon stroll along the Tappeiner Promenade, with a panoramic view over the city’s rooftops, and through the historic center between Via Portici and the historic thermal baths.

Return to Bolzano, dinner, and overnight stay.

DAY 3 – Wine Route, Lake Caldaro, and arrival in Trento
Departure along the South Tyrolean Wine Route (Südtiroler Weinstraße), one of the oldest in Italy, winding through terraced vineyards and wine-growing villages, with stops at Lake Caldaro—the warmest lake in the Alps—and the picturesque village of Appiano.

I arrive in Trento in the afternoon, check in, and take a stroll through Piazza Duomo, among the frescoed facades of the Cazuffi-Rella Houses and the spectacular Fountain of Neptune, the beating heart of the city that hosted the famous 16th-century Council.

Overnight stay in Trento.

DAY 4 – Buonconsiglio Castle and MUSE in Trento
Guided tour of Buonconsiglio Castle, the centuries-long residence of the Prince-Bishops, and the Aquila Tower with its famous Cycle of the Months, a masterpiece of international Gothic painting.

In the afternoon, a visit to MUSE, the science museum designed by Renzo Piano in the Le Albere neighborhood, featuring reconstructed Alpine ecosystems and interactive exhibits.

Overnight stay in Trento.

Travel to Rovereto and visit the MART, one of Italy's most important museums of modern and contemporary art.

A walk through the historic center between Palazzo Alberti Poja and Rovereto Castle, including an evening visit to the Bell of the Fallen (Maria Dolens), the world’s largest functioning bell, located on Miravalle Hill.

Overnight stay in Rovereto.

DAY 6 – From Rovereto to Riva del Garda and the Varone Cave and Waterfall Park
Departure for Riva del Garda, passing through Torbole, a favorite destination for sports enthusiasts thanks to the constant wind that blows across the lake.

An afternoon in the historic center, between the Rocca—now home to the civic museum—and the Torre Apponale, the city’s landmark overlooking the lakefront. A stop at Grotta Cascata Varone Park, where water has been carving through the Dolomite rock for over two million years, creating a spectacular natural gorge.

Overnight stay in Riva del Garda.

DAY 7 – Lake Tenno, Tenno Canal, and the Ponale Road
A scenic ride along the Ponale Road, on foot or by e-bike, with breathtaking views of Lake Garda.

In the afternoon, we’ll head up to the medieval village of Canale di Tenno, one of “Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages,” and visit Lake Tenno, with its turquoise waters nestled among the mountains.

Overnight stay in Riva del Garda.

Return to the original destination, with a quick connection to the A22 highway via Rovereto Sud.