Start the day in Venice with a walking tour to see St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Grand Canal, among other things. Take a gondola ride through the canals of Venice to experience the city’s beauty from a different perspective. For lunch, enjoy a traditional Venetian meal along the canal. In the afternoon, explore the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, which features contemporary art by Pollock, Calder, and Warhol, among others. Finish the day with dinner at Ristorante La Caravella, which serves traditional Venetian cuisine.
Travel to the town of Cortina d’Ampezzo in the heart of the Dolomites. Take a cable car up to Rifugio Faloria, where you can enjoy lunch with a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains. After lunch, take a guided hike in the mountains and enjoy the stunning views of the Dolomites. In the evening, return to Cortina d’Ampezzo for dinner at Ristorante Tivoli, which serves dishes made from locally-sourced ingredients.
Visit the stunning Val di Funes in South Tyrol and take a guided hike through the meadows and forests of the area. After the hike, enjoy a picnic lunch with local fresh cheese, cured meats, and wine. In the afternoon, visit the charming town of Bressanone, home to the 11th-century Bressanone Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace, which now holds the Museum of Diocesan Art. For dinner, try Schmied Hütte, which has a beautiful outdoor terrace and serves hearty traditional food.
If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, which houses one of the world’s greatest collections of Renaissance art. You can also spend more time hiking in the Dolomites or exploring other towns in South Tyrol, such as Bolzano or Merano. If you have less time, consider omitting the Peggy Guggenheim Collection or the visit to Bressanone and spending more time hiking in the Dolomites or exploring Venice. Keep in mind that some activities may be weather-dependent, especially hiking in the mountains.