A White Christmas In The Dolomites

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A White Christmas in the Dolomites

Dramatic peaks blanketed in snow, picture-perfect villages decorated with fairy lights and the aroma of local festive delicacies filling the air: spending Christmas in the Dolomites is truly magical. We include a lovely day of celebration at our hotel in the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, tour some of its most charming villages and visit Trento Christmas Market, held in two Old Town piazzas, where the specialties are Vin Brulé, ginger biscuits and roasted chestnuts. An optional excursion to the stunning city of Venice rounds off this yuletide Italian escape - Buon Natale!

A White Christmas in the Dolomites

22 December

Ferry to Calais and overnight stay in France.

A White Christmas in the Dolomites

23 December

Continue on to Lake Lugano for lunch (not included) before checking in to Hotel Primiero in the Trentino region of Italy, arriving in time for dinner.

A White Christmas in the Dolomites

24 December

The delightful villages of the Dolomites await on Christmas Eve. We embark on a scenic drive from the hotel and take in the ancient village of Siror, where beautiful frescoes adorn the charming Alpine-style houses, and Mezzano, officially one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in Italy.' Admire the stunning views of the dramatic peaks and enjoy a stroll through the narrow, winding streets, passing stone fountains and atmospheric squares alongside traditional wooden and stone houses with artistic woodpiles outside them. Our last stop is Feltre, a breathtaking hill town with Roman origins, 16^th-century buildings dating back to the Venetian rulers, intricate frescoed walls, a pretty main square dominated by the imposing fortress, an interesting museum and ancient city gates. There are also plenty of restaurants to indulge in the delicious local cuisine, including the popular specialty of fried schiz cheese and polenta cake.

A White Christmas in the Dolomites

25 December

Christmas Day is a lovely day of leisure and celebration at our hotel. We enjoy a traditional Italian Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and a light buffet in the evening.

A White Christmas in the Dolomites

26 December

Boxing Day is spent in Trentino's regional capital of Trento, famous for its TrentoDoc, one of Italy’s most popular sparkling wines, along with Buonconsiglio Castle with its ancient frescoes and beautiful views. We visit the lovely Christmas market, held in Piazza Fiera and Piazza Cesare Battisti, with festive lights decorating the pretty pastel-coloured buildings. There are plenty of handmade gifts, unique jewellery, traditional toys, leather goods, wooden ornaments and natural cosmetic products to browse in the charming huts and be sure to sample some tempting local delicacies too! We stay until the beautiful sunset here, where the Old Town is bathed in a golden light, before making our way back to the hotel.

A White Christmas in the Dolomites

27 December

Join us for an optional excursion to explore the unique city of Venice. Lining the canals are grand palazzos, many of them dating back to the 14^th century, while other attractions include St Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs and of course the gondolas that ply their trade up and down the waterways. 

A White Christmas in the Dolomites

28 December

Travel to our overnight hotel in France, with a light evening meal included. Along the way, we stop for lunch at stunning Lake Lugano in Switzerland.

A White Christmas in the Dolomites

29 December

Continue on to Calais for our return ferry home.

A White Christmas in the Dolomites

• Return coach travel & ferry crossings
• First & last night on a bed & breakfast basis in France (last night with a light evening meal)
• 5 nights at the Hotel Primiero, Fiera di Primiero (JG3+ rating) dinner & with breakfast
• Traditional Italian lunch on Christmas Day
• Welcome drink
• Porterage
• Tea & coffee every afternoon
• Panatone & Vin Brulé on one afternoon
• Excursions to villages of the Dolomites (Siror, Mezzano & Feltre) & Trento Christmas Market
• En-route visit to Lake Lugano

Optional excursion to Venice (includes guided tour) (£35pp)

A White Christmas in the Dolomites

• 5 nights at the Hotel Primiero, Fiera di Primiero (JG3+ rating) dinner & with breakfast
• Excursions to villages of the Dolomites (Siror, Mezzano & Feltre) & Trento Christmas Market
• En-route visit to Lake Lugano

A White Christmas in the Dolomites

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Accommodation

Hotel Primiero, Fiera di Primiero, Italy JG3+

Located in the village of Fiera di Primiero in the stunning Trentino region, Hotel Primiero is a lovely place to spend Christmas. The hotel aims to make you feel right at home and offers beautiful views of the Dolomites, a restaurant, bar, hot tub, sauna, free Wi-Fi and comfortable bedrooms with bathrobes, hairdryer and flat-screen TV.

Hotel Rating

JG3+ hotels typically enjoy higher levels of satisfaction on both online hotel rating sites and our own customer satisfaction surveys and may enjoy superior locations close to resort attractions or surrounded by spectacular scenery.

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