Our adventure begins in the heart of the Austrian Alps, in the beautiful mountain town of Kitzbühel.

Guests having their cars professionally transported can fly into Munich Airport, where onward transfers can be arranged to Kitzbühel. Those driving independently can make their own way to our hotel, enjoying the freedom to arrive at their leisure.

This evening, we gather for the first time to celebrate the beginning of our journey. Over a relaxed welcome dinner, there will be time to meet fellow guests, talk cars and look ahead to an exceptional week of driving through the Austrian and Italian Alps.

The first morning behind the wheel sets the tone for the adventure ahead. Leaving Kitzbühel behind, we journey south through the spectacular Austrian Alps, following beautifully engineered mountain roads and sweeping valleys towards the Italian border. The highlight of the day is the legendary Grossglockner High Alpine Road, one of Europe’s great driving experiences.

Rising through an extraordinary landscape of high peaks, glaciers and vast alpine panoramas, the road delivers a succession of flowing curves, dramatic climbs and breathtaking viewpoints.

From Austria, we continue south into Italy and enter the unmistakable landscape of the Dolomites. Our destination is our first luxury mountain retreat, where we will spend the next two nights immersed in the beauty and tranquillity of the mountains.

After our first great driving day, today offers guests the freedom to experience the Dolomites at their own pace. Those wishing to enjoy a slower day can make full use of the superb facilities at our mountain hotel, with time to relax, unwind and enjoy the extraordinary surroundings.

For those eager to return to the road, an optional driving experience will take us through spectacular mountain scenery towards the magnificent Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Among the most recognisable peaks in the Dolomites, these three immense rock towers provide one of the defining landscapes of the region.

The journey itself is every bit as rewarding as the destination, with beautiful mountain roads, dramatic viewpoints and opportunities to pause and enjoy the scenery along the way.

Today we leave our first mountain retreat and journey deeper into the heart of the Dolomites. Our route takes us through an ever-changing landscape of high mountain passes, alpine villages and dramatic limestone peaks as we make our way towards our second resort.

The journey has been designed to be enjoyed rather than rushed, with time to pause for coffee, photography and a memorable lunch along the way.

By afternoon, we arrive at our luxury mountain resort, our home for the next three nights. With the cars parked and luggage taken care of, the remainder of the afternoon is yours to enjoy before dinner at the hotel this evening.

Today is dedicated to one of the great driving experiences in Europe. Our carefully curated loop brings together four of the Dolomites’ most celebrated roads: the Sella, Gardena, Pordoi and Giau mountain passes.

This is driving country at its finest. Roads rise through forests before emerging into vast open landscapes beneath towering limestone peaks. Perfectly engineered hairpins climb towards high mountain summits, while sweeping sections of road reveal extraordinary views across the surrounding valleys.

As evening approaches, another very special experience awaits. We have arranged an exceptional fine-dining dinner high on the mountain at over 2,000 metres above sea level. Surrounded by the extraordinary Dolomite landscape, we will enjoy an evening of outstanding cuisine and warm hospitality in a truly unforgettable setting high above the valleys below.

Our final full day in the Dolomites takes us west to explore another side of this extraordinary mountain range. Away from some of the better-known passes, today’s route reveals quieter roads, beautiful alpine valleys and vast landscapes that reward every mile behind the wheel.

The centrepiece of the day will be a spectacular lunch stop, chosen as much for its setting as its cuisine. This is a day to linger over lunch, enjoy the surroundings and appreciate the slower rhythm of life in the mountains.

We return to our hotel during the afternoon, with the evening left free for guests to enjoy as they wish. Relax at the hotel, discover a local restaurant or simply enjoy a quiet evening before our final journey south.

Today we bid farewell to the high mountains and begin our journey south towards the warmth and elegance of Lake Garda.

The scenery transforms beautifully throughout the day. The jagged limestone peaks of the Dolomites gradually give way to rolling vineyards, historic towns and the unmistakably Italian landscape surrounding the lake.

Our carefully selected route will ensure there is plenty of enjoyable driving along the way, before we descend towards the south-western shores of Lake Garda and our final hotel.

This evening, we gather for our tour finale celebration dinner. With the lake as our backdrop, it is a chance to raise a glass to an exceptional week of driving, dining and adventure shared with new friends.

Wake to the gentle atmosphere of Lake Garda and enjoy a final leisurely breakfast overlooking one of Italy’s most beautiful landscapes.

For guests having their cars professionally transported home, vehicle collection can be arranged from the hotel or Milan Malpensa Airport.

Those continuing their journey by car are free to depart at their leisure, perhaps extending their stay in Italy or beginning the journey home.

After eight days crossing the Austrian Alps and the Dolomites, driving some of Europe’s most spectacular roads and sharing exceptional experiences along the way, our Dolomiti & Alpine Grand Tour draws to a close on the shores of Lake Garda.