TRIP ITINERARY

Day One: Arrival in Verona, meet the group for dinner. There is an optional opportunity to see the Opera (Il Trovatore) in the legendary Verona Arena. The Arena is one of the greatest and most prestigious archaeological monuments in Europe and its size makes it the third largest amphitheater. Hotel Stay.

Day Two: Spend a morning exploring the amazing city of Romeo and Juliet on your own or as part of a guided tour. Followed by an afternoon drive through the Dolomites to Madonna di Compiglio. Sometimes called the Aspen of Italy, Madonna di Compiglio is a small hamlet nestled among some of the most amazing mountains in the world. Hotel Stay.

Day Three: We meet our Italian Guides and leave Madonna by cable car traveling up into the mountain range called the Gruppa di Brenta. We will get our first introduction to a via ferrata today on the Sentiero Benini. Tonight we stay at Rifugio Tuckett(7,470'). Mountain Lodge.

Day Four: After breakfast at the rifugio we travel along another via ferrata to Rifugio Alimonta(8,483'). Today we'll pass beneath Cima Mandron, and several small glaciers. Mountain Lodge.

Day Five: Today we hike to Rifugio Brentei, where we will take lunch. Enjoy a day of easy hiking along spectacular mountain trails. There will be plenty of time to relax and enjoy our chance to lunch at this renowned mountain lodge. Afterwards we continue on, up through the pass of Brenta and on to Rifugio Pedrotti(8,173') for our nights lodging. Mountain Lodge.

Day Six: From here we make our way along the western slope of the mountain range. Traveling along another via ferrata to Rifugio Agostini (7,924'). Mountain Lodge.

Day Seven: Our last day traveling the unique via ferrata. We will traverse some of the most exposed terrain yet and end our day at Rifugio Dodici Apostoli(7,710') (Twelve Apostles). Mountain Lodge.

Day Eight: We make our way down from the high mountains today, returning to Madonna di Compiglio. Tonight we'll make the short drive down to Arco. This town is well known for its castle on the hill and popular rock climbing areas nearby. Hotel Stay.

Day Nine: After breakfast we return to Verona for flights home.

What is Included:

All internal transport.

All accommodation for duration of trip.

All meals including wine and water, except where noted below.

All guide fees and tips.

Rental of all necessary equipment for traveling the via ferrate.

What is Not Included:

Meals prior to dinner on the first night.

Admission to the Opera.

Alcoholic beverages in addition to those outlined above.

Lunch in Verona on Day Two.

Any meals following breakfast before your flight home.

Tips for Gryphons if appropriate.

Price

$3,499 per person

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