Richseen Private Journeys · Northern Italy

Dolomites Grand Panorama

The Italian Alps — 9 Days · 8 Nights
Private · Destination-First
“Discover the mountains, one remarkable day at a time.”
Indicative starting budgetFrom US$8,500 / personInternal pilot estimate — not an approved selling price
The Journey

The Mountains
In Their Own Time

Some landscapes require more than a passing glance. The pale spires of Tre Cime, the sweeping high pastures above Val Gardena and the crystalline waters of Lago di Braies invite you to slow down, explore and discover the extraordinary.

This nine-day destination-first sample journey begins in Venice, climbs into the heart of the Dolomites and returns to the lagoon city. It brings together private transfers, flexible mountain walks, South Tyrolean cuisine and time to pause.

Use the day-by-day planner to shape your pace, dining and suggested accommodation. We will review every change and confirm what can actually be arranged before preparing a tailored quote.

Know your budget before you personalizeFrom US$8,500 per person

Illustrative estimate only · Two guests sharing · 9 days / 8 nights in Italy · International flights excluded

Internal review only: hypothetical supplier cost US$6,500 × 1.30, rounded to US$8,500. Supplier prices, actual inclusions and selling price have not been verified. Hotel upgrades, additional nights and personalized services may cost more.

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Curated Highlights

What Defines This Journey

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Tre Cime — Sculpted Limestone Peaks
A guided encounter with the landmark three towers, with flexible hiking routes suited to the season and your preferred pace.
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Lago di Braies — Alpine Reflections
An intimate lakeside walk and time to absorb the stillness of the turquoise water beneath the mountains.
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Seceda — The Celebrated Ridgeline
A panoramic cable-car approach to one of the Dolomites’ most striking silhouettes, followed by a gentle ridge walk.
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Alpe di Siusi — High Pasture Country
Wide meadows, traditional huts and a slower Alpine rhythm, with activity levels tailored to the group.
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South Tyrolean Food & Mountain Hospitality
Discover regional cafés, relaxed mountain lunches and Italian–Austrian cultural traditions along the route.
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Venice — An Elegant Finale
Finish the mountain journey with canals, art, atmospheric lanes and the freedom to shape a private Venetian interlude.
YOUR PRIVATE JOURNEY · DOLOMITES
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Sample Itinerary · Interactive Edition

Key Moments & Movements

Nine illustrated days with activities, suggested hotels and three dining ideas each day. Tailor any day to suit you: edited days are marked Modified, and Reset This Day restores its original preferences. Your additional requests are shown in full in the final review and enquiry. All modifications remain subject to consultant confirmation and repricing.

Venice Arrival · Into the Dolomites — photograph from the original Richseen Chinese itinerary
DAY 01Arrival · Private transfer

Venice Arrival · Into the Dolomites

Arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport, where your private driver welcomes you for the journey north into the Italian Alps. Settle into a boutique mountain hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo, with time to unwind before the week’s mountain exploration.

Suggested overnight: Cortina d’Ampezzo

BreakfastOn your own before arrival
LunchEn route / at leisure
DinnerWelcome dinner in Cortina

Dining inspirations only · Not a confirmed reservation or inclusion

Suggested Hotel for This Overnight
HOTEL de LEN
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

One hotel to consider in the suggested overnight area. Not a confirmed booking or guaranteed inclusion in the indicative starting budget. View suggested stays ↑

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Cortina d’Ampezzo · Alpine Living — photograph from the original Richseen Chinese itinerary
DAY 02Culture · Gentle walking

Cortina d’Ampezzo · Alpine Living

Explore Cortina’s elegant Corso Italia, traditional mountain cafés and distinctive Alpine architecture at an unhurried pace. The rest of the day can be shaped around independent boutiques, regional cuisine or restorative spa time.

Suggested overnight: Cortina d’Ampezzo

BreakfastBreakfast at the hotel
LunchCasual Cortina café
DinnerRegional Alpine restaurant

Dining inspirations only · Not a confirmed reservation or inclusion

Suggested Hotel for This Overnight
HOTEL de LEN
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

One hotel to consider in the suggested overnight area. Not a confirmed booking or guaranteed inclusion in the indicative starting budget. View suggested stays ↑

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Tre Cime di Lavaredo · The Three Peaks — photograph from the original Richseen Chinese itinerary
DAY 03Scenic hiking · Flexible

Tre Cime di Lavaredo · The Three Peaks

Travel privately to Rifugio Auronzo and begin a guided walk beneath the landmark limestone towers of Tre Cime. The classic circuit is approximately 9.5 km, but the route can be shortened to suit your fitness, weather and preferred pace; pause for mountain views and a rifugio lunch.

Suggested overnight: Cortina d’Ampezzo

BreakfastBreakfast at the hotel
LunchMountain rifugio lunch
DinnerItalian mountain cuisine

Dining inspirations only · Not a confirmed reservation or inclusion

Suggested Hotel for This Overnight
HOTEL de LEN
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

One hotel to consider in the suggested overnight area. Not a confirmed booking or guaranteed inclusion in the indicative starting budget. View suggested stays ↑

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Lago di Braies · Onward to Ortisei — photograph from the original Richseen Chinese itinerary
DAY 04Lakes · Scenic drive

Lago di Braies · Onward to Ortisei

Discover the emerald waters of Lago di Braies, enjoying an easy lakeside walk and time for photography. A traditional wooden-boat experience may be possible when operating; later, cross the mountains to Ortisei in Val Gardena.

Suggested overnight: Ortisei / Val Gardena

BreakfastBreakfast at the hotel
LunchLakeside café / on the road
DinnerVal Gardena restaurant

Dining inspirations only · Not a confirmed reservation or inclusion

Suggested Hotel for This Overnight
ADLER Spa Resort DOLOMITI
Ortisei, Italy

One hotel to consider in the suggested overnight area. Not a confirmed booking or guaranteed inclusion in the indicative starting budget. View suggested stays ↑

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Seceda · The Signature Ridgeline — photograph from the original Richseen Chinese itinerary
DAY 05Cable car · Gentle hiking

Seceda · The Signature Ridgeline

Ascend by cable car toward Seceda’s celebrated jagged ridgeline. Follow a gentle panorama walk with time for alpine pasture photography, a South Tyrolean mountain-hut lunch, and views across the Geisler peaks.

Suggested overnight: Ortisei / Val Gardena

BreakfastBreakfast at the hotel
LunchAlpine hut near Seceda
DinnerSouth Tyrolean tasting menu

Dining inspirations only · Not a confirmed reservation or inclusion

Suggested Hotel for This Overnight
ADLER Spa Resort DOLOMITI
Ortisei, Italy

One hotel to consider in the suggested overnight area. Not a confirmed booking or guaranteed inclusion in the indicative starting budget. View suggested stays ↑

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Alpe di Siusi · High Meadow Country — photograph from the original Richseen Chinese itinerary
DAY 06Meadows · Slow travel

Alpe di Siusi · High Meadow Country

Spend the day in the wide-open meadows of Alpe di Siusi, where flowering pastures and the Sassolungo backdrop create a gentler kind of mountain grandeur. Stop at an alpine hut for coffee and choose a walk suited to your preferred level of activity.

Suggested overnight: Ortisei / Val Gardena

BreakfastBreakfast at the hotel
LunchMountain meadow hut
DinnerOrtisei restaurant

Dining inspirations only · Not a confirmed reservation or inclusion

Suggested Hotel for This Overnight
ADLER Spa Resort DOLOMITI
Ortisei, Italy

One hotel to consider in the suggested overnight area. Not a confirmed booking or guaranteed inclusion in the indicative starting budget. View suggested stays ↑

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Passo Giau & Falzarego · Scenic Mountain Roads — photograph from the original Richseen Chinese itinerary
DAY 07Private touring · Photography

Passo Giau & Falzarego · Scenic Mountain Roads

A privately driven day across two of the Dolomites’ most spectacular passes, with generous time for photography and short strolls. If weather and timing permit, an optional Lagazuoi cable-car ascent offers another dramatic perspective before returning to Cortina.

Suggested overnight: Cortina d’Ampezzo

BreakfastBreakfast at the hotel
LunchPass-side mountain café
DinnerCortina dinner at leisure

Dining inspirations only · Not a confirmed reservation or inclusion

Suggested Hotel for This Overnight
HOTEL de LEN
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

One hotel to consider in the suggested overnight area. Not a confirmed booking or guaranteed inclusion in the indicative starting budget. View suggested stays ↑

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Venice · Art, Water & Quiet Corners — photograph from the original Richseen Chinese itinerary
DAY 08City culture · Optional gondola

Venice · Art, Water & Quiet Corners

Return to Venice and discover Piazza San Marco, the basilica’s Byzantine heritage and the Grand Canal. Enjoy unhurried time in atmospheric lanes and cafés; a private water taxi or traditional gondola can be arranged to suit your interests.

Suggested overnight: Venice

BreakfastBreakfast at the hotel
LunchVenetian bacaro / café
DinnerLagoon-side Venetian dining

Dining inspirations only · Not a confirmed reservation or inclusion

Suggested Hotel for This Overnight
Londra Palace Venezia
Venice, Italy

One hotel to consider in the suggested overnight area. Not a confirmed booking or guaranteed inclusion in the indicative starting budget. View suggested stays ↑

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Venice · Departure on Your Schedule — photograph from the original Richseen Chinese itinerary
DAY 09Departure · Flexible

Venice · Departure on Your Schedule

Keep the morning flexible for a final espresso, independent shopping or a gentle walk before a privately arranged transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport. Your onward journey can be arranged around your own departure city and flight preferences.

Destination journey concludes

BreakfastBreakfast at the hotel
LunchIndependent / flight-dependent
DinnerIndependent / flight-dependent

Dining inspirations only · Not a confirmed reservation or inclusion

Suggested Hotel (if you extend your final stay)
Londra Palace Venezia
Venice, Italy

No overnight on the original departure day. This is a possible hotel if you choose to extend Venice. Not a confirmed booking or guaranteed inclusion in the indicative starting budget. View suggested stays ↑

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Luxury Stays

Where You Rest Matters

Hotels below are genuine accommodation suggestions, not confirmed bookings and not automatically included in the illustrative starting budget. Select any property that interests you; our specialists will advise on availability and the associated price.

Cortina d’Ampezzo · Destination view, not hotel photo
Suggested stay · Optional
HOTEL de LEN
Cortina, Italy
Sustainable design, warm timber interiors and a spa-oriented mountain atmosphere. A suggested boutique hotel to consider, subject to availability and revised quote.
Val Gardena · Destination view, not hotel photo
Suggested stay · Optional
ADLER Spa Resort DOLOMITI
Ortisei, Italy
A 5-star wellness-focused suggestion near the Seceda and Alpe di Siusi cable cars. Selecting it may increase the starting budget.
Venice · Destination view, not hotel photo
Suggested stay · Optional
Londra Palace Venezia
Venice, Italy
An elegant 5-star hotel near San Marco; a possible luxury ending to your journey, quoted separately when selected.

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Exceptional Experiences

Moments Designed for You

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Walking preferences
From panoramic short walks to a longer Tre Cime route
Choose an easy, moderate or more active mountain day. Final trail feasibility depends on weather, season and physical requirements.
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Mountain access
Cable cars, lifts and private transfers
Suggested mountain journeys are reviewed against actual cable-car operating dates, transfer logistics and access constraints.
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Food & culture
Local mountain huts or fine dining
Each day includes breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas. You can ask for a different dining style or flag dietary needs.
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Travel rhythm
More nights, fewer transfers, slower pacing
Request extra time at a favourite place or a more leisurely schedule. We review every adjustment before quoting.
Visual Journey

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