Exodus Walking the Prosecco Hills

• All breakfasts, 4 lunches , 2 dinners and 2 wine tastings included
• All accommodation
• London flights
• Airport transfers for group flights

• 7 nights at 4-star hotel, all rooms en suite
• 5 days centre-based walking and sightseeing; 1 free day
• Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Min age 18 yrs
• Altitude maximum 1,570m; average 600m
• Well marked trails and paths
• Travel by private air-conditioned minibus
• Pace:Leisurely; during the day you walk for 3 to 6 hours (including lunch and photo stops).
• Terrain: The terrain and type of path will vary from man made paved tracks and tarmac to forest trails and dirt roads.

Day 1 Fly to Venice; transfer to Soligo.

Fly to Venice and transfer to Soligo, a small village located in the heart of the Prosecco hills, approximately 60km north of Venice. The area is picturesque, with lush vineyards covering the slopes of every possible hill and old churches, abbeys, villas and ancient castles dotting the landscape.

Day 2 Morning walk around the mediaeval villages of Cison di Valmarino and Follina;visit a beautiful Cistercians abbey dating back to the 12th century.

This morning transfer to the pretty town of Cison di Valmarino, one of the best-preserved villages in the Prosecco area, containing numerous historical monuments and buildings that reveal its past role as major feudal estate. The gentle walk follows a waterway, crossing tranquil woodlands, and passing by the ancient manor and fortress of Castelbrando, which offers panoramic views over the farmland and villages far below. The walk ends in Follina, famous for the Cistercian monastery of Santa Maria, a mystical site enclosing one of Italy’s most beautiful cloisters.

Day 3 Circular walk in the heartland of the Prosecco region; visit one of the best local producers for wine-tasting and learn about the wine-making process.

Today’s walk takes you to the heartland of the Prosecco hills, namely Valdobbiadene, S. Pietro di Barbozza and S.Stefano. The majority of the winemakers are based right here, amongst the picture-perfect terraced steep hills which are arguably the prettiest of the whole Veneto region.

During the walk you will have the opportunity to visit of one of the top local Prosecco producers, whose passion for wine making goes back for generations in the family.

Day 4 Morning guided sightseeing in the elegant provincial capital of Treviso; afternoon relaxing walk through the Natural Park of the River Sile.

In the morning transfer to the pretty capital province of Treviso, a real hidden gem often overlooked and perhaps overshadowed by the neighbouring Venice. Rebuilt and restored after Second World War bombing, the town centre is a rambling maze of streets lined with arcaded walkways. The town is circled by a pretty wall and by waterways, which add to its very picturesque and elegant style.

In the afternoon leave the walls of Treviso behind and follow the water flow of Sile, the longest river of resurgent waters in Europe.

Day 5 Visit the UNESCO Palladian Villla Barbaro before ascending to Monte St. Giorgio, originally used as the front line during World War I; walk to the elegant hilltop town of Asolo.

After a short private transfer reach another gem of the Prosecco area and the start point of today’s walk: Villa Barbaro in Maser. The villa is one of the greatest masterpieces of the famous Italian architect Andrea Palladio (1508-80), and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 6 Free day; relax by the hotel’s pool, take an optional trip to Venice or spend an afternoon in the pretty town of Conegliano.

Day 7 Panoramic walk through the alpine landscape of Monte Cesen (1570m):enjoy a 360 degree view of the Venetian Prealps.

Your final walk takes you above the Prosecco hills, to Mt Cesen, a humble, rounded, grassy mountain, and the highest in its small group of Venetian Prealps. Rising just above the Piave River at an altitude of 1570 meters it offers a stunning panorama and popular walking trails which cross mountain pastures, meadows and a landscape which differs completely to the one we explored earlier in the week. On a clear day, the views can stretch as far as the Eastern Alps, Dolomites, and Venice.

Day 8 Transfer to Venice and fly to London.

Hotel Villa Soligo

Hotel Villa Soligo is a historical converted residence dating back to the 18th Century. Tucked away in a peaceful 15,000 m2 park, the villa offers elegantly decorated en suite rooms, all with TV and free Wi-Fi. There is a lovely outdoor pool and bar terrace and access to the wellness centre is complimentary. Illustrious past guests include famous Italian actors Marcello Mastroianni, Alberto Sordi and Sophia Loren.

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.