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Desirable Dolomites

21 Oct - 28 Oct 27: An 8 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to The Dolomites with Johnsons Coaches staying at Hotel Paganella

Thursday 21^st October 2027 – Thursday 28^th October 2027

8 Days

From £1,249

Breathe in the fresh mountain air on this wonderful escorted holiday to the spectacular Dolomites and South Tyrol. Staying at the welcoming, family-run Hotel Paganella in Fai della Paganella, enjoy superb hospitality, delicious regional food and memorable mountain scenery. Highlights include a gentle village walk and picnic, elegant Merano and the South Tyrolean Wine Route, a tasting at Cantina Martinelli, a breathtaking drive through the jagged peaks of the Dolomites via the Sella Pass, time in charming Ortisei, and a scenic journey past Lake Molveno to Riva on Lake Garda.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Stay in the friendly mountain village of Fai della Paganella
Enjoy a gentle village walk and sociable picnic hosted by Fausto
Visit elegant Merano and follow the South Tyrolean Wine Route
Experience a tour and tasting at Cantina Martinelli
Take in dramatic Dolomites scenery on the Sella Pass and in Val Gardena

Discover Lake Molveno and enjoy free time in Riva on Lake Garda

Day One: Arrival

Departing Henley in the early morning, we make our way to Dover for the short ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue through France towards Metz and check in to our overnight hotel, Novotel Metz Amneville.

Day Two

After breakfast, we continue our journey south towards the Dolomites and check in to Hotel Paganella, our base for the next five nights. Enjoy a welcome glass of prosecco on arrival.

Day Three

Today, Fausto will be our host as we enjoy a gentle walk around this friendly mountain village. Afterwards, we relax over an included picnic with good company, food and wine, easing into the relaxed 'Paganella way of life' in the mountains.

Day Four

Today we visit one of Italy's best-kept secrets - stunning Merano. This elegant spa town sits beautifully between the mountains, with a town centre full of shops, restaurants and cafés tempting visitors with local specialities such as strudel, speck and sachertorte. For a bird's-eye view of the city, you may wish to take the chairlift up to the panoramic viewpoint. In the afternoon, we continue to the historic, family-run winery Cantina Martinelli, where we enjoy a tour and tasting of South Tyrolean wines.

Day Five

Today we drive north towards Moena, in the heart of the Dolomites, before ascending towards the vibrant town of Canazei. From here, it is only a short drive to the magnificent Sella Pass, an incredible viewpoint offering sweeping 360-degree views across the Dolomites' spectacular jagged peaks. We continue into alluring Val Gardena, a historic valley known for its woodcarving traditions and unique Ladin culture and language. Later, enjoy a break in the picturesque village of Ortisei, where you may like to relax over a delicious slice of strudel or browse for local specialities such as handmade cuckoo clocks.

Day Six

Our route this morning takes us past the lesser-known but wonderfully scenic Lake Molveno, before continuing on a relaxed journey towards the northern shores of Lake Garda. Riva has an attractive lakeside historic centre and is noted as the most northerly point in Europe where olive trees grow. Enjoy free time to explore, perhaps pausing for lunch or a drink in the main square.

Day Seven

After breakfast, we bid farewell to the Dolomites and begin our journey back through Europe, returning to Novotel Metz Amneville for our overnight stay.

Day Eight

We continue to Calais for the short ferry crossing to Dover, before returning to Henley in the late evening.

Hotel Paganella

This intimate and friendly, 3 star, family-run hotel is ideally located for touring this area due to its proximity to the main motorway network. Fausto and his family ensure a warm welcome in this typically Austrian chalet-style hotel. Bedrooms are well appointed and all 26 contain a TV and hairdryer. There is a cosy bar, a traditional restaurant serving excellent homemade fayre, a comfortable lounge and seating areas.

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

3-Star * En-Suite * TV * Hair Dryer * Lift

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Door to Door Service
Our own courier service
Luxury Traveller coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
Complementary on-board hot and cold drinks
Free WiFi & USB charging points on-board
2 nights half board at Novotel Metz Amneville – 3 course fixed menu with vegetarian option
5 nights half board at Hotel Pagenella – Inclusions include:
- 4 course served dinner, choice of starter & main, fixed dessert
- 4^th dinner course is a salad buffet
- 4 course farewell candlelit Trentino dinner with music on the last night
- 4 course set menu on arrival night
- Unlimited wine & water with dinner
- Free bar each night from 18:00 – 22:30 on beer, wine, soft drinks & national spirits
- Quiz/games on one night
- Grolla evening in the bar on one night
- Wine tasting evening in the restaurant before dinner one night
- Cold buffet breakfast
Outlined excursions
Cantina Martinelli guided tour & wine tasting
Return Dover/Calais ferry crossings

Date, Price & Supplement

21 Oct 27

£1,249

Single Room: £145

Insurance: £97

Prices are per person and for the entire holiday

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