Photo: Martin Falbisoner (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Venice
A quick look at two very different sides of Italy: classic canal-side Venice versus alpine luxury in the Dolomites.
Sights & activities
- Venice: Classic Italy trip; crowded tourist destination with iconic bridges and canals (shown: Rialto Bridge area). reel
- Dolomites: Mountain adventure region in northern Italy featuring dramatic alpine peaks, hiking trails, and luxury accommodations. reel
- Colfosco: Village in the Dolomites where Hotel Cappella is located. reel
- Venice Marco Polo Airport: Main airport for Venice access, shown as a pit stop on the route. reel
Stay
- Rialto Bridge Airbnb: Accommodation option near the Rialto Bridge in Venice. reel
- Hotel Cappella: 5-star luxury hotel in Colfosco, Dolomites. Features outdoor pool, indoor pool, sauna, included gourmet breakfast and 4-course dinner at $275/night. reel
Practical tips
- Dolomites option avoids Venice’s heavy tourism while offering luxury at a reasonable price ($275 includes meals). reel
- Dolomites features hiking with “brain-chemistry altering views”, Alpine scenery and mountain activities. reel
- Hotel Cappella includes breakfast and 4-course dinner service, good value for an all-inclusive experience. reel
- Fly into Venice Marco Polo, then drive/travel to the Dolomites region. reel
- Dolomites offers both adventure (hiking) and luxury comfort, unlike the classic Venice tourist experience. reel
- Best for: couples seeking both adventure and upscale accommodation without excessive costs. reel