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HIDDEN MOUNTAIN RAILWAYS, SPARKLING LAKES, GREEN
VALLEYS AND ITALIAN STYLE – A PERFECT COMBINATION!
Lake Iseo
LITTLE TRAINS OF THE DOLOMITES rail/fly
Journey along hidden mountain railways and wander among the shores of the sparkling
lakes as we explore the highs and lows of northern Italy on this exciting holiday by rail.
Staying on the shores of Lake Molveno, we’re located in the perfect place to enjoy
quiet days by the water, whilst our included excursions will provide some unforgettable
moments. The first takes you up to the Mendola Mountain ridge as we travel along one of
the steepest funicular railways in Europe. You can marvel at the dazzling Dolomites as we
climb the Renon Mountain, using a combination of modern cable cars and a historic narrow
gauge railway. We also travel by rail along the shores of Lake Iseo, surrounded by soaring
mountains – it’s a magnificent sight, and one we can promise you will never forget.
Lake Garda
Day 1: London – Munich
We journey by Eurostar from London to Paris
and continue to Munich in southern Germany,
where we check in at our overnight hotel.
Day 2: Munich – Brenner Pass – Lake Molveno
Today we leave Munich and cross the German
Austrian Border at Kufstein before travelling
through the Austrian Tirol to Innsbruck. From
Innsbruck this scenic journey climbs the Brenner
Pass over the Alps to around 3,000 feet, before
descending to the South Tirol of Italy; taking
in more stunning views before disembarking
at Trento. After a short transfer to your hotel,
there’s time to settle in and explore Lake
Molveno before your evening meal.
Day 3: Bolzano & Renon Narrow Gauge
Mountain Railway
Our excursion takes us by cable car from Bolzano
to the village of Soprabolzano, which nestles
Lake Molveno
on a high plateau on the Renon Mountain.
The scenery here is amazing, with undulating
meadows, woods and superb views of the
Dolomites. Next we join the Renon Railway to
Collalbo. This little train is over 100 years old,
but still elegantly carries passengers across the
plateau. On our return to Bolzano, you have free
time to explore the historic centre; influenced by
Italian, Austrian and German culture. The rest of
the afternoon is spent in Molveno, a picturesque
mountain village on the northern shores of Lake
Molveno, the second largest lake in the area.
Day 4: Mendola Mountain Funicular
Today we venture into the South Tirol of the
Dolomites for a return journey on the Mendola
Funicular Railway. This is one of the longest and
steepest railways of its kind throughout Europe,
and offers spectacular views as it climbs 1363
metres up to the Mendola Pass. After our trip
you have some free time in Caldaro. Highlights
include the market square and the lake, which is
believed to be the warmest in the Alps. We then
spend the rest of day in Madonna di Campiglio,
an elegant town that nestles at an altitude of
1550 metres between the Brenta Dolomites and
the glaciers of Adamello and Presanella.
Day 5: The Castle Train
Sit back and relax as we join the ‘Castles Train’ for
a journey on line ‘700’ between Mezzolombardo
and Caldes with spectacular views of the
Dolomites and castles along the way. On arrival
in Caldes we will take a guided tour of this
beautiful little village before travelling by coach
to the village of Cles and onto our hotel in
Molveno.
Day 6: Lake Garda & Trento
This morning our excursion takes us to Riva del
Garda, a bustling town located at the Northern
side of Lake Garda with a backdrop of lake, valley
and mountains rising either side. You can take a
stroll at leisure along its atmospheric network of
winding streets, visit the historic centre or relax
in the waterfront squares. Later we travel on
to Trento and the Buonconsiglio Castle, which
parts date back to the 13th-century and splendid
residence of the Prince Bishops. Today, the
castle is also a museum of art, monuments and
collections.
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