8 days in Italian Alps Itinerary

In the Aosta Valley bordering Switzerland and France, the medieval city of Aosta is famous for its prime skiing conditions and rich cultural history.

On the 5th (Mon), admire the sheer force of Lillaz Waterfalls, relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then explore the ancient world of Criptoportico Forense. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso, then explore the historical opulence of Castello di Issogne, then see the interesting displays at Forte di Bard, and finally explore the historical opulence of Castello di Fenis.

To find photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Aosta trip planner .

Tel Aviv, Israel to Aosta is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight, train, and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Tel Aviv to Aosta is minus 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Merano.

Merano or Meran is a town and comune in South Tyrol, northern Italy. Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Piazza Walther, then get engrossed in the history at South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, and then explore the activities along Lago di Carezza. On the next day, appreciate the extensive heritage of Merano Centro Storico, take in nature's colorful creations at I Giardini di Castel Trauttmansdorff, and then make a trip to Duomo Maria Assunta.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Merano tour itinerary site .

Getting from Aosta to Merano by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In August, daytime highs in Merano are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can go by car to Molveno.

Molveno is a comune (municipality) in Trentino in the northern Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about 40km northwest of Trento.GeographyMolveno is located at the northern end of a 4km long lake, at the foot of the Brenta Group and the Paganella mountain.The Lake of Molveno, formed by a landslide about 4000 years ago, is the second largest in Trentino-Alto Adige, 3.3km2. On the 9th (Fri), don't miss a visit to Lago di Tovel, then take a memorable drive along Stelvio Pass, and then snap pictures at Ponte Tibetano. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Fontana del Nettuno, then don't miss a visit to Piazza Duomo, then see the interesting displays at MUSE - Museo delle Scienze, and finally explore the world behind art at Castello del Buonconsiglio Monumenti e Collezioni Provinciali.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Molveno trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Merano to Molveno takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In August in Molveno, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.