High angle view of Molveno Italy with Lake Molveno and cable car in the forefront

Dolomites Tours & Holidays

Escorted tours and holidays to the Dolomites

Shot of Molveno Lake in Italy, with buildings in the forefront and mountains
Molveno Lake, Northern Italy

Home to the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park and several stunning regional parks, the Dolomites are a mountain range that have always captured the imagination.

Their name comes from the carbonate rock dolomite, which has a pale colour that inspired the range’s nickname, the “Pale Mountains”. There are a number of geological formations that make Dolomites holidays such an enticing choice for the nature lovers, but even if you prefer to spend your trips relaxing instead of climbing up jagged peaks, you will have plenty to do.

Shot of the Gardena Pass in the South Tyrol Dolomites
Gardena Pass, the Dolomites, Northeast Italy

Dolomites tours can whisk you through all the natural highlights, and then to some of the surrounding towns where you can indulge in spas, swimming, and exceptional food.

With that said, there is so much to do here it can almost feel impossible to plan a Dolomites holiday. The Gardena Pass is a particularly special spot to wander through, being beautiful yet barren. With so much to do, let Newmarket Holidays take some of the weight off and organise a trip to the Dolomites for you.

Popular Dolomites tours

Shot of Molveno Lake in Italy, with buildings in the forefront and mountains
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The Italian Dolomites
Italy
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  • Visit to Bolzano and enjoy a cable-car ride
  • Ride the Renon narrow-gauge railway to Collabro
  • Choose to travel to delightful Trento on an optional excursion
  • 8 days from £1,013 pp

    was £1,125 pp

  • Dates Available

    May 2025 - October 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    14 included

Dolomites in the snow in St Magdalena, Italy
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Christmas in the Italian Dolomites
Italy
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  • Spend a wonderful Christmas in the Italian Dolomites
  • Christmas Eve visit to Merano and Bolzano, followed by a special dinner at the hotel
  • Included excursion to Trento and Riva del Garda
  • 6 days from £1,334 pp

    was £1,569 pp

  • Dates Available

    22 December 2024

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    11 included

Things to do in the Dolomites

From sparkling lakes to colourful alpine villages - this part of Italy is truly unique.

 

Bombardino Drink in a glass Italy
Bombardino drink, Italy

Food & Drink in The Dolomites

Half egg-nog and half brandy, topped with cream – is a favourite local tipple.

If you don’t quite know what you want to eat, a ‘rifuge’ can be your refuge. These small mountain huts are dotted around, with each offering a wonderful taste of local dishes alongside excellent views.

While food from this region has many influences, it’s fair to say a common favourite is Casunziei all’Ampezzana. This beetroot ravioli oozes with butter and ricotta and is lightly spiced with poppy seeds. 

Dolomites Important Information

First trip to the Dolomites? Here are a few questions you might have.

Time Zone

GMT +2

Avg. Flight Time

2 hours

Visa

Not required

Currency

Euro

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