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Slovenia, Italy & Austria: Cross-Country Skiing the Alps
Venice · 2 nights $195
Post-trip Extension:
Salzburg · 2 nights $245
With jagged peaks scraping the skies above Slovenia, Italy and Austria, and flat plateaux that sit above the plains like icy shelves, the Southern Limestone Alps are the ideal venue for cross-country skiing.
For exploration, too, for here is where Latin, Germanic, and Slavic Europe meet, making for a wonderful mélange of cultures, cuisines, and customs. A start in Venice lets you contrast dense layers of medieval and Renaissance culture with the wide-open expanses of unspoiled alpine resorts.
What's Included
Ski Tour Only
- 6 nights in 3- and 4- star hotels
- 11 meals - 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
No Hassle Air Package Plus
- Roundtrip international airfare
- 8 nights in 3- and 4- star hotels
- 13 meals - 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
- Airport transfers
- option to add our Low-Cost Trip Extensions: Pre-trip: Venice - 2 nights for only $195, Post-trip: Salzburg - 2 nights for only $245
Both Vacation Options Include
- Free use of performance Cross-Country skate or classic skis, boots and poles
- Complimentary ski clinic with local instructors
- Local transport
- Service of two bilingual VBT Trip Leaders
- Daily route directions and maps
- Welcome reception
- Sightseeing and cultural activities
- 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT vacation
- Special Good Buy Discount
Cultural Highlights
- Enjoy a dog sledding lesson in Tarvisio – and drive the huskies yourself!
- Contrast the dense layers of Venetian culture with the wide-open Alps
- Meet championship ski jumpers at the Planica Olympic Center
- Taste Slovenian specialties at a cooking class while listening to a local storyteller
- Mingle with local Slovenians at the Pajzl pub at our inn
- Explore three countries in one unique itinerary
- Ski to a trailside gasthof or alm and enjoy your favorite winter drink
- Glide along beautifully groomed trails at your own pace and choose from a range of easy to more challenging terrain
- Walk to the ski trails from our inns
- Unwind in the sauna after a full day of skiing and winter adventure
- Immerse yourself in a winter culture where skiing is the preferred mode of transportation
What To Expect
This tour offers a variety of terrain and the choice to ski with the group or explore the trails at your own pace. Groomed walking paths offer the opportunity to walk with poles alongside the ski trails. Our expert Trip Leaders will help set up your equipment and help you find your ideal route, whether it’s relaxed skiing through a flat valley or honing your skills on more challenging terrain. There’s something for everyone on this winter vacation.
- Rating: Easy/Moderate
- Daily Mileage: 6 - 16 miles (10-25 km)
- Daily Ski Time: 2 - 4 hours
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