A Dolomites Christmas: Innsbruck to Milan
From Innsbruck's alpine Christmas markets to Bolzano's festive piazzas and Verona's Roman streets, this private journey traces the holiday season across Austria and Northern Italy. Private guides reveal Tyrolean folklore and South Tyrol wine culture, while your Destination Expert tailors every detail from arrival to final dinner reservation.
- Duration
- 9 days, 8 nights
- Route
- Innsbruck · Bolzano · Verona · Milan
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $6,040 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Learn the folklore of St. Nicholas and Krampus while exploring Innsbruck's festive market lanes.
- Ride the Nordkette cable car at your own pace for panoramic winter views above Innsbruck.
- Experience the Bolzano Christmas market, Italy's oldest and largest, with a private guide.
- Taste your way through South Tyrol's wine country with a private driver-guide at your side.
- End in Verona and let your Destination Expert tailor the journey, from dining to days beyond.
Every day, already yours.
Alpine Arrival
Arrive in Innsbruck with the confidence of a local expert by your side. Upon arrival, meet a private guide who will provide a warm welcome, assist with orientation, and direct you to your private transfer. This personalized introduction offers a seamless start to your time in the heart of the Austrian Alps.
- Airport Meet & Greet Assistant
- Airport - Private Transfer
- Austria Welcome Package
- Dining Recommendations: Tyrolean Taverns
Krampus, Kiachl & Christmas Cheer
Breathe in the aromas of roasted chestnuts, gingerbread, and mulled wine as you discover Innsbruck's cherished Christmas traditions on a private walking tour. Accompanied by your local private guide, wander through the city's festive markets, where twinkling lights, handcrafted ornaments, and seasonal treats create a magical holiday atmosphere. Along the way, learn about the customs and folklore that shape Christmas in Tyrol, including the legends of St.
- Festive Innsbruck Walking Tour (2 hrs) - Private
- Lumagica Light Festival - Admission
The Mountains Beckon
Trade city streets for snow-dusted alpine scenery with a self-guided journey to Nordkette, gateway to the Karwendel Nature Park. Ride the Nordkettenbahnen from Innsbruck high into the mountains, where panoramic viewing platforms reveal sweeping vistas of the city below and the surrounding Tyrolean peaks. Breathe in the crisp alpine air, watch skiers carve their way down the slopes, and take in the dramatic winter landscapes at your own pace.
- Winter Nordkette Scenic Views (1.5 hrs) - Self-Guided
- Dining Reservation at die Wilderin
Across the Alps
A transfer between the train station and your hotel or city with a private vehicle and driver is provided.
- Train Station - Private Transfer
- Innsbruck to Bolzano via High-Speed Train, 2 hrs
- Train Meet & Greet Assistant
- Italy Welcome Package
- Self-Guided: Train Station - Short Walking Transfer
Festive Lights, Bolzano Nights
A winter wonderland awaits as you explore Bolzano’s enchanting Christmas Market, the largest and oldest in Italy, with your private guide. Beginning from your hotel, journey into the festive heart of Piazza Walther, where twinkling lights, wooden chalets, and the scent of spiced mulled wine fill the air.
- Bolzano Christmas Market: A Festive Alpine Experience (2 hrs) - Private Tour
- Alpine Aperitivo & Wine Bars of Bolzano - Self-Guided
Along the South Tyrol Wine Road
Rolling vineyards, alpine peaks, and centuries of winemaking tradition define South Tyrol's celebrated wine country. Accompanied by a private driver-guide, follow the scenic South Tyrol Wine Road through a landscape where Italian and Austrian influences meet. Visit two carefully selected wineries for guided cellar visits and tastings, learning about the region's distinctive terroir and varietals, including Gewürztraminer and St. Magdalener.
- South Tyrol Wine Road & Winery Experience (with Tastings, 4 hrs) - Private Tour
Flavors of Bolzano
This morning, enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or simply unwind at your hotel and recharge for what is next.
- Morning at Leisure
- Bolzano Gastronomic Walking Tour: Wine, Beer & Street Food (2 hrs) - Private
- Bolzano Evening Passeggiata & Christmas Traditions - Self-Guided
Timeless Verona
Take a short, self-guided walk, with your hotel and the central train station just a few minutes apart.
- Self-Guided: Train Station - Short Walking Transfer
- Bolzano to Verona by High-Speed Train, 1.5 hrs
- Train Station - Private Transfer
- Verona Christmas Markets at Leisure - Self-Guided
- Dining Reservation at Trattoria al Pompiere
Until Next Time…
Depart Verona with your private driver and travel to Milan's Malpensa Airport. Approximate travel time is a little over two hours.
- Verona to Milan Malpensa Airport, 2 hrs - Private Transfer
Where you will wake up.
Hotel Innsbruck
Hotel Innsbruck is located exactly where the history of Innsbruck began, on the Inn Bridge, which gave the city its name, and is built on the foundations of the former city wall.
Stadt Hotel Città
Nestled in the heart of Bolzano's historic Piazza Walther, Stadt Hotel Città seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern sophistication. The hotel exudes Italian charm, featuring refined marble accents and a stylish ambiance that invites you to unwind in comfort.
Hotel Accademia
Found in the heart of the exclusive shopping area of Verona on the Via Mazzini, Hotel Accademia is conveniently positioned between the Brà Square with the Arena and Erbe Square with Giulietta's House and her legendary balcony.