Christmas in the Dolomites for Single Travellers

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.

We continue to Italy for a five-night stay, at Hotel Liberty conveniently located in the resort of Male at the foot of Val di Sole.

Today we discover Trento, the capital of the Trentino region. The city contains a picturesque Medieval and Renaissance historical centre, with ancient buildings such as Trento Cathedral and the Castello del Buonconsiglio. Here, alpine scenery meets imposing medieval structures, charming houses, and fascinating museums. Enjoy a leisurely visit and soak up the festive atmosphere!

On our journey back to Male, we visit a local wine cantina in Mezzacorona for a tasting of a couple of the most well-known wines of the region.

Our full day excursion today takes us to the fascinating city of Bolzano. Bolzano is one of the largest wine-growing municipalities in South Tyrol and one of Europe's most important wine producing towns. Bolzano is the capital of South Tyrol and has one of the largest Christmas markets in Italy! The beautifully decorated central Piazza Walther is in the town’s medieval district and resembles a scene right out of a children’s storybook with many stalls stacked with glass Christmas tree decorations, handmade arts and crafts, wooden toys, candles and ceramics.

Merry Christmas! Wrap up warm and enjoy the crisp mountain air and time at leisure in the village of Male, and a four-course turkey lunch at the the hotel!

After lunch, we take a visit by twilight to the village of Ossana. Experience the famous "village of the 1000 cribs”; this festive highlight in the Val di Sole valley should not be missed! The path of the 1000 cribs is lit by ancient oil lamps, starting at the San Michele Castle and leading through the streets and alleys of Ossana. The exhibited cribs are all handmade by voluntary organisations, artists, local families, schools and townsmen of the entire Val die Sole valley. The ancient alleyways of the village are filled with such wondrous light and music.

Enjoy a day at leisure in resort or join our optional excursion. First, we visit the idyllic resort of Madonna di Campiglio, set in dense pine forests and towered over by the breath-taking Brenta Dolomites. We continue to the iconic Lake Garda and and the resort of Riva del Garda. Later we include a panoramic boat cruise on the north side of the lake.

We depart Italy and travel north to Belgium for an overnight stay.