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This day trip departs by minivan from Piazzale Roma in Venice and takes you through the mountains and lakes of the Dolomites in a single day. After Pieve di Cadore, overlooking Lake Centro Cadore, and the dam at Lake Auronzo, you spend over 2 hours at Lake Misurina, known as the 'Pearl of the Dolomites', for a walk and lunch. Finally, stroll the Corso Italia pedestrian street in Cortina d'Ampezzo, host of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The tour runs in a small group or privately with an English-speaking driver.

Depart by air-conditioned minivan from Piazzale Roma, a large square in central Venice. After a drive of over 1 hour 30 minutes, arrive at your first stop, Pieve di Cadore, and spend about 30 minutes exploring this historic town with a viewpoint over Lake Centro Cadore.

Next, head to Auronzo and take photos at the lake dam for about 15 minutes. Sometimes you can see water pouring through the dam gates. Then stay about 2 hours 15 minutes at Lake Misurina, known as the 'Pearl of the Dolomites', walking around the lake and having lunch at a restaurant serving local food (meal not included).
In summer, you can rent a small boat on the lake or take the panoramic chairlift up to the Col de Varda viewpoint (at extra cost).

Finally, drive to Cortina d'Ampezzo, host of the 2026 Winter Olympics, and spend about 1 hour there. Stroll and shop along Corso Italia, the Dolomites' signature pedestrian street, then return to Piazzale Roma in Venice after a drive of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
※ The Misurina chairlift and boat rental are available only from June to September.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Piazzale Roma
Piazzale Roma, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy
Meeting point directions:
The guide waits in the parking area in front of the "Trattoria Al Vinatier" restaurant, near the public restrooms. The tour ends at the same place. With the private option, pickup from your accommodation in Venice Mestre on the mainland is available on request.
Piazzale Roma, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy