10 days in Trentino-Alto Adige Itinerary

South Tyrol's capital, Bolzano, has been named the Italian city with the highest quality of life.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Alpe di Siusi - Seiser Alm Bahn and Meran 2000. Visiting Sonnenplateau Ritten - Altopiano del Renon and Plose will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Bolzano side-trips: Kloster Neustift (in Varna), Prati di Croda Rossa (in Sesto) and Gufyland (in Tirolo / Dorf Tirol). There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Duomo Maria Assunta, make a trip to Via Argentieri, take in the dramatic scenery at Le Cascate di Stanghe, and pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa San Pietro sul Colle.

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Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine to Bolzano is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and train. You can also drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Kyiv (Kiev) to Bolzano. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Kyiv (Kiev) in December: highs in Bolzano hover around 9°C, while lows dip to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Riva Del Garda.

Riva del Garda is a town and comune in the northern Italian province of Trento of the Trentino Alto Adige region. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sun): hike along Sentiero panoramico Busatte Tempesta, then have fun and explore at MUSE - Science Museum, and then take in the exciting artwork at Martist di Maurizio Boscheri. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Sabbioni Beach, take in the dramatic natural features at Parco Grotta Cascata Varone, then stroll through Valle di Ledro, and finally look for gifts at Atelier Rosa Concept Store.

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Getting from Bolzano to Riva Del Garda by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In December, daily temperatures in Riva Del Garda can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Pinzolo.

Pinzolo is a small town and comune situated in Val Rendena in Trentino in the northern Italian Alps at an elevation of 800m.It is mainly known as a ski resort during the winter months and as a popular touristic destination in the summer. Start off your visit on the 8th (Tue): take in the dramatic scenery at Cascate Val Genova, then take in the dramatic scenery at Nardis Waterfalls, and then admire the sheer force of Cascate di Vallesinella.

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Traveling by car from Riva Del Garda to Pinzolo takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to travel to San Martino di Castrozza.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Parco Paneveggio - Pale di San Martino and then trek along Passo Rolle. On your second day here, stop by Speck Haus - Sapori Tipici d'Alta Quota and then make a trip to Passo San Pellegrino.

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Drive from Pinzolo to San Martino di Castrozza in 3 hours. In December, daytime highs in San Martino di Castrozza are 9°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.