Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

We particularly enjoyed our days in Venice and Treviso with Cleo, but the walks were also all excellent, especially with a well situated hostelry at the end!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Having walked with Vania in Amalfi we had hoped she would be the leader (not least because we did this trip on her recommendation!). We had Mattia instead who did not disappoint, with a relaxed, affable style and a love of the mountains. Mattia’s walking leadership is excellent - attentive, well paced and allowing everyone to walk at their natural pace. Clearly trained well by Vania!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

The walking is entirely straightforward and easy, although in wet weather or extreme heat they could become more taxing.

Suggestions

This is a less well known part of Italy that does not disappoint. Strongly recommended.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to pick. I loved riding the e-bikes on our free day and enjoying the beautiful landscapes once we would reach the top in our hikes.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Give Vania a raise! Vania was excellent. She was always patient, knowledgeable and energetic. She set a positive and enthusiastic tone in our group. She went above and beyond and even loaned me some of her own warn clothes when the weather got chillier so I could participate in our last hike. After speaking with other travelers who had gone on other Exodus trips, it’s clear the guide makes a huge difference so I feel very fortunate to have had such a wonderful, fun and kind leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This was at times pretty challenging physically. It’s called the Prosecco hills after all! Worth the views and Prosecco but be prepared for some climbs.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting Venice and seeing St. Mark's palace and square.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vania de Paoli - She was excellent - well organized, fun and accommodating to every level.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The level indicated was leisurely/moderate. I would go with moderate, as the hiking was fairly intense.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the Pre Alps and the Dolomites for the first time.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vania was a wonderful guide. Such knowledge of the area thanks to being born and living there.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Unwind and enjoy the slow pace of the hills life.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vania was wonderful, best Exodus leader yet! Friendly, fun and patient. She took great care of our group and provided all details with a daily briefing.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing all the vineyards with the Glera grapes was beautiful. The walking was good and often went through the vineyards.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Vania was wonderful. She was always mindful of each individual in the group and made sure all travellers could participate. She had a lovely sense of humour and made sure there was a bar with Prosecco at the end of most walks so we could appreciate the Prosecco Hills fully!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take walking poles. The trip is described as leisurely. However, there are parts on loose stones and some walks had very steep climbs. Walking poles are essential, as some of our party tripped on some paths.

Most Inspirational Moment

The walk up Monte Cesen was the most scenic and the rolling hills in Valdobbiadene.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vania was a super star - Andiamo!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Follow the exodus trip notes and you wont be disappointed.

Suggestions

No

Most Inspirational Moment

Learning how passionate the winemakers are and sampling a variety of prosecco and wines.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vania De Paoli was amazing with her local knowledge, friendliness and enthusiasm! Sandra was great fun keeping the group entertained on our drives!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Layered clothing and good walking shoes are recommended.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the Dolomites,with a little snow, in the distance. Being shown around a small vineyard that produces fine quality Prosecco. Walking through the vineyards.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We couldn't have asked for a better leader. Full of enthusiasm and always smiling, Vania took care of everyone so well. When a few in the group found it hard to get up the hill due to the heat, she was up and down, making sure that everyone was okay, giving the clearest instructions for those of us who were slightly ahead. She was very impressive in how she was able to take care of a diverse group.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views especially with a glass of prosecco in hand. By chance, we were a group of 10 all women which in itself was fairly inspirational as between us we had most professional bases covered and discussion was frequently lively and interesting. The prosecco dispensing machine on top of a hill was an inspired piece of kit. You'll have to go to see what I mean.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vania is amazing- enthusiastic, motivational, full of fun, with excellent English. Nothing was too much trouble and she was even available on the day off to help if we needed it. Her outstanding moment for me was running back down a hill and up again in a village to get my hat which I'd left on the table in a bar, in full sunshine and heat. And her producing a bottle of prosecco from her rucksack on Monte Cesen to celebrate reaching the highest point of the walking. She also offered help after the end of the week when we'd finished the tour, when I had a problem with my hotel in Venice.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Walking poles are handy for some of the looser steeper sections. On the day off, it takes 20-30 minutes to get to Conegliano by bus from the main square and then there are trains to Venice and Padua.

Suggestions

I would have liked longer at the Villa Barbaro