Long Weekend in the Prosecco Hills
Long Weekend in the Prosecco Hills
Long Weekend in the Prosecco Hills
4 Days Starting and ending in Pieve di Soligo
Visiting: Italy
Tour operator:
Tour code:
THW
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 16
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
18 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Prosecco may well be one of the world’s most famous and appreciated wines, but its home, a place where vineyards cling to the sides of endless rolling hills and quaint mediaeval villages dot the lush verdant landscape, remains one of Italy [1]’s best undiscovered secrets. On this regenerating and soul-fuelling weekend adventure, we get the chance to walk this beautiful wine region which has recently been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and visit one of the best producers for a guided tasting of the finest local bubbles. There is also time to visit charming Asolo, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, and tuck into delicious ‘cicchetti’ (small snacks) and Aperol Spritz in some of Treviso’s traditional canalside osterias. [1] taxonomy/term/310
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Pieve Di Soligo.
Meals Included: dinner
This trip starts in Pieve di Soligo, a small village located in the heart of
the Prosecco hills, approximately 60km north of Venice. The surrounding area
is picturesque, with lush vineyards covering the slopes of every possible
hill and old churches, abbeys, villas and ancient castles dotting the
landscape. Prosecco has been produced here for centuries, but only more
recently, thanks to the surge in its popularity worldwide, has the area
captured the deserved spotlight. Nevertheless, still relatively few tourists
visit this wine region each year, making it an ideal location for our weekend
of walking, wine tasting and cultural discovery in a still very authentic
rural part of Italy. Depending on the group arrival time, we may enjoy a
quick orientation walk near our hotel, a short stroll along the picturesque
canal and the classic Italian aperitivo Aperol Spritiz in the town's piazza!
Day 2 : 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.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch
Today's walk takes us to the heartland of the Prosecco hills, namely
Valdobbiadene, San Pietro di Barbozza and Santo 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. Our walk
follows a mix of man-made tracks and paths twisting through the vineyards,
and offers spectacular views of the fertile landscape and hamlets perched on
the hillsides. After the walk we 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. After a tour of the wine cellars, we will have the
opportunity to sample different varieties of Prosecco during a guided
wine-tasting (included). We return to the hotel in the afternoon, with free
time to enjoy a stroll in village before dinner.
Day 3 : 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.
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
After a short private transfer we 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. It is situated in the
middle of a flourishing privately owned estate, and six of its rooms adorned
by beautiful frescos are open to the public. After a short visit, we set off
for our walk starting with a climb to Monte San Giorgio, overlooking the
villa. The route will then veer west, following one of the original
front-lines used during the First World War. The war affected most of this
area as well as many other towns around the Prosecco hills. During the walk
we are able to see the evidence and memorials of the epic deeds that marked
the destiny of generations of people and the course of history throughout the
world. Our end point is the elegant hill-top town of Asolo, known as 'the
pearl of the province of Treviso', for its beautiful setting and charming
historic centre (10km, 4 hours walking including stops). We return to the
hotel in the afternoon. In the evening, we enjoy a fantastic farewell dinner
in one of the best local restaurants located in the heart of the Prosecco
hills.
Day 4 : Sightseeing In Treviso; Try Local Cicchetti In Traditional Osterias.
Meals Included: breakfast
In the morning we 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. After a walking tour of the town's centre accompanied by a
local guide, we enjoy some free time to wander around at our own pace and
have some lunch. We recommend trying some traditional cicchetti (small
snacks) in one the local canalside osterias. The world-famous Tiramisu was
apparently also invented in this city, so there will be also the chance to
taste some in one of the best cafes in town!
Our regular group airport transfer usually departs Treviso at 3pm, arriving
in Venice airport around 3.30pm. To those not travelling on the group flight,
we suggest booking a flight that departs Venice not earlier than 5pm in order
to fully enjoy the sightseeing time in Treviso. Alternatively, you may choose
to fly back the following day and extend your stay in Venice or Treviso for
further independent sightseeing. If you are unable to join the Treviso tour
due to travel timings, we will be able to arrange private airport transfers
for your flight on request.
What's Included
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Airport transfers for group flights
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All accommodation
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All breakfasts, 2 lunches , 2 dinners and 1 wine tastings included
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London flights (if booking incl. flights)
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Meals
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Visas and vaccinations
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Travel insurance
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Local city taxes (approx. €7 per person)
Food
The trip includes all breakfasts, 2 pic-nic lunches, 2 dinners and 1 wine tastings. The local food of the Prosecco has strong links to ancient traditions and uses mainly seasonal products grown in the area. It is typical country cooking, with plenty of delicious, genuine flavours, and makes great use of garden vegetables, herbs, wild berries, wild mushrooms, asparagus, game and cheeses. For breakfast, the hotel offers a large selection of cereals, fruit, homemade cakes, cheese and cold meats, along with tea and coffee of course. Packed lunches are normally provided for the walks, and consist of sandwiches with a fruit and snack. During the weekend there will also be opportunities to try a couple of great local restaurants in the area which offer authentic cuisine and delicious homemade dishes such as 'spiedo' (spit roasted meat), wild mushroom risotto, gnocchi, pizza, mouth-watering handmade cured meats and cheeses, all washed down with prime quality Prosecco!
Accommodation
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Exodus has been trading since 1974
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