Bressanone - Vipiteno - Swarovski Crystal World - Innsbruck

Route: Trento - Bressanone - Vipiteno - Swarovski Crystal World - Innsbruck - Trento
Duration: 10 h
Our first short stop will be at Bressanone oldest city, dating to 901, might be the picture of small-town calm, but it has a grand ecclesiastical past and a lively, cultured side. Stunning baroque architecture is set against a beguiling Alpine backdrop; a stately piazza leads into a tight medieval core; and pretty paths trace the fast-moving Isarco river. During our visit you will see the heart of the city, the Piazza del Duomo , the magnificent facades of the cathedral and Parish Church of St. Michael , an interesting fountain on the south end of with a bronze sculpture by Martin Rainer  and more. Next short stop will be the town of Vipiteno is more Austrian in feel than Italian, not surprisingly given its location so close to the border, and is listed as one of the most beautiful villages of Italy. The main street in the town, called the Via Citta Nuova, has a good number of attractive grand Renaissance period villas to admire. Many of them have attractive period details, and it is the overall unity and absence of anything more 'modern' that creates the charm of this street. Next we will stop at Wattens, where the famous Swarovski Crystal World will amaze you. Enter a realm of fantasy inspired and designed by some of the greatest artists in the world. Immerse yourself in this magical place, which blends modern art and ancient history.  Just as the crystal stands as an age-old symbol for change and transformation, the Crystal Worlds are continually extended, redesigned and transformed, in order to create new space for dreaming. Our next stop in this tour will be at capital city of Tirol - Innsbruck. Where you will discover the sights of Innsbruck and enjoy an interesting and varied tour through the beautiful old town. We will start at the Burggraben, a historic street at the entrance to the old town. First  will explore the Gothic city center and admire the impressive golden roof of the Goldene Dachl with its Gothic balconies. Then see the Imperial Court Church, the Imperial Palace, the City Tower and Innsbruck Cathedral. Finally, stroll through the Baroque Maria-Theresien-Straße, see the Triumphal Arch and learn about the fascinating history of the city. After we return to Trento.
Price: per person