South Tyrol + Dolomites Trip Planning Services

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 Gwen Seaver 
 
 
 
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Kate and Vin did an outstanding job making an itinerary for my trip to the Dolomites. It was like my own personal, customized guidebook! They provided detailed recommendations for transport from the airport in Venice to the Dolomites, great hotel recommendations that fit my agenda and they were responsive to my financial and other parameters. They gave such great hiking and biking suggestions, as well as extremely useful and necessary info on local markets and pharmacies. The main purpose of my trip was to bike the sellaronda, but I needed local guidance to help support my dream bike trip. I highly recommend them for making your trip successful and fun!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Cori Giroux 
 
 
 
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I've planned many European trips but planning for the Dolomites was daunting-so when I found Throne and Vine with their website full of information, I knew having a zoom call with them would be valuable. I had an idea of where I wanted to hike, but Vin and Kate helped me plan each hike and day and answered questions about difficulty and lifts, and expanded my plan with places to see that I had not thought of. They know all about distances, crowds, huts, and what you can fit into a day. I wanted to see cows with bells on pasture-and they knew where I could see them. After our call, they sent me a very easy to understand and detailed itinerary which we used on our trip, which was fabulous. Honestly, I could not have done this part of my trip without them and their info made it easier while we were there. It was the best hour spent for our breathtaking trip to the Dolomites. Please, use their services-it will save you time and improve your Dolomite adventure!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jamie Sharp 
 
 
 
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Absolutely amazing experience in the Dolomites, and one that would not have been possible without the itinerary from Throne & Vine! It’s a complex area with so many incredible options, and having Kate & Vin’s guidance was essential to creating the perfect trip tailored to us.

They picked fantastic hikes with detailed instructions, beautiful hotels, and the ideal towns to explore and unwind after a day of adventure. They also connected us with an outstanding guide, Ivan, who put together a killer day of mountain biking through four different, absolutely idyllic valleys.

Do it right—work with Kate & Vin to create a truly magical vacation!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Carlos Duque 
 
 
 
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Well, where do I begin?  I’ll start by saying that our day with Franz was just incredible.  I can use all types of words to further describe our day but I’ll only say “incredible”.  Franz’s years of experience as a wine sommelier and gastronomic clearly showed in his passion to show our 4 person group an unforgettable experience in his home land of South Tyrol.  He has a passion for the food, drink, culture, and history of this beautiful land.  And our group greatly benefited from all his passion!  It was a wonderful tour and a day with a wonderful guide.  Money definitely well spent!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Richard Greenberg 
 
 
 
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We hired the great folks, Kate & Vin, at Throne & Vine to help my wife and I plan a special day in and around Bolzano, Italy. We wished for a day of touring, wine tasting, as well as one of enjoying the local cuisine. To that end, together we hired Franz to be our guide for the day. A remarkable day filled with great wonder, great tales, great wine and drink and the great company of Franz. Franz was prompt, professional, and extremely well versed in vinaculture and gastronomy given his many years as a world-traveled sommelier and industry participant. To say nothing of his sense of humor! All of the above efforts combined to make our visit much more than we could have expected. We have already made our recommendations to our friends and family for their visits to come and our own return.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Amanda Forgione 
 
 
 
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Franz was the best tour guide. His expertise was incredible and he truly cared about giving us the best experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. The entire Throne & Vine experience was so easy and perfect!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Christopher Niebuhr 
 
 
 
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We did a full day tour of the South Tyrolean wine road and it was a highlight of our trip. Franz took us to three separate vineyards where we tasted more than a dozen wines, and he wove in the history of the region, the winemaking traditions specific to South Tyrol, and an account of what gives each wine its particular character, while also giving us an opportunity to meet directly with small producers and see the scale of larger operations.

Despite his expertise, Franz never makes the experience feel like a lesson. He shares his genuine enthusiasm for the wines and region, plus fascinating and funny stories from his years as a sommelier and restaurant manager. If you want to better understand South Tyrolean wine and culinary history, book this tour.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Matthew Simonsen 
 
 
 
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We used Throne & Vine to plan our time in the Dolomites with our kids and they nailed it! 10/10 and five stars no question! I highly recommend anyone planning on visiting the Dolomites to start with these guys and have them plan your trip! Because of the depth of their familiarity and actual time spent in these mountains themselves, they knew exactly how to guide us and helped us to craft an itinerary our kids will be talking about for years. Starting with these guys was the best money we spent on our entire trip. They are great people too!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Donnarae Aiello 
 
 
 
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No need to think twice..just buy the trip planner. I wish I had this concise & comprehensive planning booklet before my last trip to The Dolomites in Val Gardena.
Chapters including Know Before You Go, Travel Insurance and Matters of Money are invaluable for all travel & hiking destinations and are not only specific to the Dolomites & the section on Money Matters will actually cover the cost of the trip planner by the information they give you about ATM Machines.
Throne & Vine has created a wonderful resource & it is a worthy investment for your holiday. I highly recommend it and will be using it when I travel to The Dolomites in 2027.

Thank you Throne & Vine.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Synthia Simonsen 
 
 
 
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Kate and Vin did such an amazing job helping us plan our family trip to the Dolomites! They were fun, organized, and gave amazing detail and recommendations. We had  wonderful time, thanks to them.
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

ADDITIONAL TESTIMONIALS

“Wow, what an incredible itinerary! We cannot thank you enough for giving us so many wonderful ideas. This was well worth our money to get insights from you two.”

Natalie R.

“You and Vin are THE best!!!  We just cannot wait to experience South Tyrol and your trip tips are going to be SO helpful. So excited to have found you guys – and thank you for offering the services you offer!!! We already feel like this will be the first of many trips to South Tyrol! “

Lauren W.

“We are just heading back from our Dolomites vacation and wanted to say ‘thank you!’ for your guidance. It was invaluable. And spot on. We would have had a very different trip without your advice. We can’t thank you enough for what you do!”

Andrew B.

“We just returned and we would be remiss if we didn’t send this note of thanks for your consultation! We’ve traveled to Italy every year for the past 6 years and I lived in Italy for two years … just to say we’re not travel rookies and not easily impressed. However, our stay in Alpe di Suisi was truly IMPRESSIVE. Your consult was invaluable. We will be back… we have so much more to see and do in South Tyrol!”

Ben W.

“Thank you so much – we are thrilled with the recommendations and details you provided. Your consultation has been enormously helpful, and we are so excited to experience all the new things in the area we love.”

Judith & Lou K.

“We just wanted to thank you so much for your wonderful recommendations for our trip. We had the most unbelievable time. We had no idea!!!!!  After spending 6 weeks in Umbria with a long weekend in Sardinia we had to admit that the Dolomites were the highlight of the summer. It was magical. “

Michelle R.