Summer in the Dolomites
Trento & Bolzano
July 19-26, 2026
Price: $4,999/person
Discover the hidden treasures of Trentino with our exclusive Foraging, Food, and Wellness Tour!
This unique journey takes you deep into the heart of Northern Italy, where tradition meets nature in the most delicious and rejuvenating ways. Begin this active adventure with a hands-on foraging experience, followed by a tasting of wild herbs and produce in the stunning Alpine region. Savor expertly crafted meals at local restaurants that showcase foraged ingredients, and learn to cook authentic dishes at a traditional agriturismo.
Indulge in a gourmet cheese-tasting experience and explore the rich wine and culinary culture of Bolzano. Unwind at thermal springs for the ultimate relaxation and enjoy a day of Alpine adventure with opportunities to hike, take in the views from the chairlift, even zipline!
This tour is designed to connect you with Trentino’s best-kept secrets. Enjoy a respite from the heat of the summertime, and travel north to join us for a journey that combines nature, cuisine, and relaxation.
Keep scrolling for more tour details, pricing, and specific Trip Notes for this particular tour. Feel free to contact us with any questions!
Itinerary
TRENTO (4 nights) - A charming alpine city steeped in history, offering a perfect blend of stunning landscapes, medieval architecture, and Italian elegance. Trento offers a unique taste of Northern Italy's traditions amidst stunning mountain views.
BOLZANO (3 nights) - Nestled in Italy's South Tyrol region, Bolzano offers a unique culinary blend of Italian and Austrian flavors, from hearty speck and strudel to rich Italian pasta dishes. The region's alpine vineyards and local apple orchards further enrich Bolzano's food scene, making it a make it a hidden gem for food lovers seeking authentic and diverse tastes.
Tour Highlights
Embark on a foraging adventure, discovering edible plants, herbs, and mushrooms in the Trentino region. Learn about traditional uses of wild herbs in culinary and medicinal practices.
Have you ever experienced a gourmet train ride? This experience will take you through the region's stunning valleys with carefully curated stops at culinary destinations.
Enjoy all that summertime in the mountains has to offer - comfortable weather, scenic landscapes, a chance to connect with nature and take in the cleansing mountain air!
Experience a unique cheese tasting in a WWII bunker repurposed for aging cheeses! We'll learn all about the aging process and how the different cheeses are produced.
Indulge in a wine tasting where you’ll sample biodynamic wines in a stunning Pavilion overlooking the valley. Learn about the winery's sustainable practices while enjoying incredible views.
The ski resorts may be closed, but there is still opportunity for adventure in the Dolomites during the summertime! Choose to hike, zip line or try the Alpine coaster!
Double occupancy: $4999/ person
Single supplement: $650
HOW TO REGISTER:
1. Click the "Book Now" button above to fill out & submit the Booking Request Form.
2. A deposit of $2,000/person is due upon booking to reserve your spot, along with a signed & completed Terms & Conditions. Booking is not considered confirmed until deposit has been received. Payments can be made by check (made out to Curata Travel) and mailed to: Curata Travel, 245 N. Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362. Credit cards are accepted with a 3.6% fee.
3. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
Pricing includes:
- Seven nights of hotel accommodations
- All planned excursions & classes, including visits to artisanal producers and hands-on cooking classes.
- Meals included: daily breakfasts at our accommodations and most lunches & dinners. We curate each menu to focus on traditional regional specialties, accompanied by local wines.
- Experienced tour leaders and local guides
- Private motorcoach transportation throughout the tour
- Airport transfers to & from Venice Airport (VCE) on specified arrival/departure days/times. We include one group transfer for your arrival and departure at specified times. Any additional transfer will be at your own cost.
Not included:
- Airfare
- Gratuity for driver and Curata Travel tour leaders, at your discretion.
- Any spending during free time, personal purchases, extraneous hotel charges (minibar, laundry service, etc.), taxi fares, and any alcoholic beverages not included with meals.
Flights are not included in the tour cost. Each member of the tour will be responsible for booking their own international flights. For tips on booking flights, read our blog post here.
The group transfer will pick up at Venice (VCE) Airport on July 19 at 12:00p.m., then dropped off at the Venice Airport on July 26 by 9a.m.
One group transfer will be provided, any additional private transfers would be at your own cost.
A few items of note for some of the destinations and the trip as a whole to help set expectations and better prepare you for the trip. Some of the expectations are outlined in the Terms & Conditions form that you will use to register (see specifically the Traveler Code and Traveler Expectations sections), but to reiterate some as they specifically relate to this itinerary.
Cuisine - As hopefully most of you know, our tours focus heavily on the culinary specialities of each region and town we visit. So when we arrange a lunch/dinner or culinary experience, we are working with those restaurants to plan menus in advance that highlight the seasonal produce, and dishes that reflect the region we’re in. You can expect plentiful pasta dishes, cured meats & cheeses, and fresh, local ingredients. Plus wine! Typically local wines selected by the restaurants or our hosts.
We will be collecting some of this information at a later date from you, but if there are food allergies we need to be aware of, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them. If there are entire categories of food that you just don’t eat (and are not willing to try), this might not be the tour for you!
Terrain/Activity Level: As you'll find throughout Italy, walkways are often made up of cobblestones and limestone paving. This tour in particular will have a good bit of outdoor excursions to take advantage of the beautiful mountain setting! While activities will not be strenuous, this tour would be best for active adults without mobility issues.
Good walking shoes, being sure on your feet, and staying alert are all key to getting around! You should be able/comfortable walking at least 20 minutes at a time.
Excursions: With all of our excursions, you are not forced to participate if something like this is not your ’thing.’ You always have the option to stay behind and enjoy some free time on your own (please note, as mentioned in the Terms & Conditions, there is no compensation or refund for any portion of the tour or excursion you do not participate in).