We joined the tour at Malcesine (just outside it, opposite the Excelsior hotel) just before 8am
After leaving the lake we started to climb and could see the mountains start to appear. Note: I started to take pictures. Leave it until you get out of the bus! These are just the foothills.
After a stop for coffee we continued on before our first picture stop.
Go down from the road on to the grass to get better pictures.
We went on up winding roads that gave us views down the valley. Then we really started to climb, up to the pordoi pass. A chance to bit of lunch, take pictures, and take the cable car even higher - 3000m
At the top there are paths to stroll around and take in the views. They really are breathtaking.
Back to the bus and down through little towns with their traditional designed housing before a stop for apple strudel and coffee and to look at the wood carvings.
Then it was back to Malcesine, being left off around 6pm
Our guide provided a commentary all day, and I have to say that it became more entertaining as the day progressed.
This was a super trip and I'd recommend strongly. The views are so spectacular.
You do sit on a bus for quite a bit of the day but even then you can just look out the window and be amazed by the scenery.
Don't forget - take pictures at the stops and just enjoy the views as you drive along