Self-Launched: Hike, E-Bike & Wine in Italy's Prosecco Hills
6 days · Prosecco Hills, Veneto, Italy
Much Better Adventures charges £1,695
No-markup version: ~£460 per person
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The UNESCO-listed Prosecco Hills are one of northern Italy's most beautiful and under-the-radar destinations — and you absolutely don't need a guided group tour to experience them. This self-launched version follows the same 5-night itinerary: vineyard hikes, e-bike rides through Montello Hill, the hilltop charm of Asolo, and plenty of world-class prosecco tastings. You'll base yourself in a quality 3-star agriturisimo or boutique guesthouse in the Farra di Soligo area, book e-bike hire and winery tastings independently, and use local taxis or buses for transfers. You get the same experience for a fraction of the premium group tour price — and total freedom to linger longer over that extra glass of prosecco.
Day-by-day
Arrive in Venice & head to the Prosecco Hills
Farra di Soligo, Treviso
Fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). From the airport, take the Alibus coach to Treviso or catch a direct train from Venezia Mestre station to Conegliano (~30 mins, ~£5). From Conegliano, a local taxi to Farra di Soligo costs around £20–25. Alternatively, hire a car at the airport for the week — useful for winery visits — for around £30–40/day. Check into your guesthouse or agriturismo in the Prosecco Hills, grab dinner at a local trattoria, and soak up your first evening among the vines.
🚌Alibus from VCE to Piazzale Roma (~€10), then train Venezia Mestre to Conegliano (~£5 via Trenitalia). Taxi to Farra di Soligo ~£22. Or hire a car at airport for greater flexibility (~£35/day).
🛏Agriturismo or 3-star guesthouse in Farra di Soligo or Soligo area — e.g. Agriturismo La Tordera or similar. Budget ~£60–80/night for a double/twin room.
- →Arrive Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
- →Take Alibus coach to Mestre then train to Conegliano (~£8 total) or hire a car at the airport (~£35/day)
- →Local taxi from Conegliano to Farra di Soligo (~£22)
- →Settle into accommodation and explore the village on foot
- →Dinner at a local trattoria — try bigoli pasta or risotto al radicchio
Vineyard hike at Col San Martino & prosecco tasting
Col San Martino / Riva Granda Winery
Head out on foot or by car the short distance to Col San Martino to begin today's self-launched vineyard hike. The trails here are well-marked and freely walkable — pick up a free trail map from the local tourist office in Conegliano or download the Wikiloc app for GPS routes through the UNESCO hills. The 7.5km loop with ~320m ascent takes around 3 hours at a relaxed pace, winding through terraced vineyards, past stone chapels and rustic farmhouses. End your hike at Riva Granda Winery, where you can book a guided tasting of their prosecco directly on their website — typically €15–20 per person including a light snack. Return to your accommodation for a dip in the pool (many agriturismos have one) or simply relax before a self-chosen dinner in the village.
🚌Drive or taxi (~£8) to Col San Martino trailhead. Walk back or arrange a pick-up.
🛏Same agriturismo as Day 1
- →Self-guided vineyard hike through Col San Martino terraces (~7.5km, ~3hrs) — download route from Wikiloc or collect map from Conegliano tourist office
- →Panoramic viewpoints over the UNESCO Prosecco Hills landscape
- →Guided prosecco tasting at Riva Granda Winery — book direct on their website (~£17pp incl. snacks)
- →Light lunch of local cheese, cured meats and bread at the winery or a nearby enoteca
- →Free afternoon — relax at your agriturismo
E-bike Montello Hill & boutique winery visit
Montello Hill / Fiorotto Winery
Today you'll explore Montello Hill by e-bike — one of Italy's best cycling areas, criss-crossed by the famous Prese numbered trail network. Hire an e-bike locally from operators in Montebelluna or Nervesa della Battaglia (~£30–40/day including helmet) — search 'noleggio e-bike Montello' or book via local sports shops. The Periplo orbital route (~23km) and Dorsale ridge road are clearly signposted and freely accessible. Highlights include the Abbazia di Sant'Eustachio abbey and the WWI memorial ossuary. Stop for lunch at a local trattoria in Montebelluna or Nervesa (~£15). Finish the ride at or near Fiorotto Winery for a self-booked tasting (~£15pp) before returning to your accommodation.
🚌Drive or taxi (~£15) to Montebelluna or Nervesa to collect e-bike. Return by taxi or drive.
🛏Same agriturismo as Day 1
- →Hire e-bike in Montebelluna or Nervesa della Battaglia (~£35/day incl. helmet)
- →Ride the Periplo orbital route around Montello Hill (~23km, ~2.5hrs)
- →Visit Abbazia di Sant'Eustachio — free entry
- →See the Ossario della Prima Guerra Mondiale WWI memorial — free entry
- →Wine and light lunch tasting at Fiorotto Winery — book direct (~£15pp)
- →Return e-bike and taxi or drive back to accommodation
Hilltop charm of Asolo — hike, history & gelato
Asolo, Treviso province
Drive or take a taxi (~£20) to the foot of the Asolo hills this morning. The 7km hike up to this famed hilltop town is well-waymarked along CAI trails — follow routes through woodland and past panoramic viewpoints, with ~280m ascent over roughly 2.5 hours. Asolo's historic centre is free to explore: the medieval walls, Rocca fortress (€3 entry), elegant piazzas and the Duomo are all easily accessible on foot. Lunch at a cosy osteria in the centro storico — budget ~£15–20 for a full regional meal with wine. Spend the afternoon browsing craft boutiques, lingering over coffee or gelato in the main piazza, and soaking up views across the Prosecco Hills to the Dolomites. Return by taxi or pre-arranged car share in the late afternoon.
🚌Taxi or drive to Asolo (~£20 each way). Local bus from Asolo back to Montebelluna runs a few times daily (~£3) if you prefer not to taxi.
🛏Same agriturismo as Day 1
- →Hike up to Asolo via CAI-marked woodland trails (~7km, ~2.5hrs) — download route from Komoot or Wikiloc
- →Explore Asolo's medieval walls, piazzas and the Duomo (free)
- →Climb to the Rocca Fortress for panoramic views (~£3 entry)
- →Lunch at a traditional osteria in the historic centre (~£17)
- →Browse craft boutiques and enjoy gelato in the main square
- →Views across the Prosecco Hills to the Dolomites
E-bike through the heart of the Prosecco Hills & farewell dinner
Prosecco Hills — Soligo to Santo Stefano
Your final full day calls for a celebratory e-bike ride straight from your accommodation into the heart of the Prosecco Hills. Hire a second day's e-bike (~£35) from a local operator or arrange through your agriturismo (many can organise this). Follow quiet vineyard lanes and village roads from Farra di Soligo towards Santo Stefano, with smooth descents and wide views. Seek out the famous Osteria Senza Oste — a quirky unmanned self-serve farmhouse among the vines — and pause for the view. Continue to a renowned local winery such as Cantina Bisol or Cartizze for a farewell tasting (~£15–20pp) with a light vineyard lunch. Return to your accommodation in the afternoon, relax by the pool, and head out for a memorable farewell dinner at one of the area's finest restaurants — blow the budget a little on this one!
🚌Self-guided by e-bike. Return by e-bike or taxi (~£10).
🛏Same agriturismo as Day 1
- →Hire e-bike for second day (~£35 incl. helmet)
- →Ride vineyard-lined lanes from Farra di Soligo towards Santo Stefano (~29km, ~3hrs)
- →Visit the Osteria Senza Oste self-serve farmhouse among the vines
- →Farewell prosecco tasting and light lunch at a local winery such as Cartizze or Bisol (~£18pp)
- →Free afternoon — pool, spa or stroll
- →Farewell dinner at a hand-picked local restaurant (~£35 with wine)
Arrivederci — transfer back to Venice Airport
Farra di Soligo to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
After a final breakfast at your agriturismo, head back to Venice for your flight home. Drive or taxi to Conegliano station (~£22), take the train to Venezia Mestre (~£5), then the Alibus to the airport (~£8). Allow around 2 hours total. If your flight is late, drop luggage at left luggage at the airport and take the Alilaguna waterbus into Venice (~£15, ~45 mins) for a few final hours in the floating city — the perfect ending to a Prosecco Hills adventure.
🚌Taxi to Conegliano (~£22), train to Mestre (~£5), Alibus to airport (~£8). Total ~£35.
🛏N/A — departure day
- →Final breakfast at agriturismo
- →Taxi to Conegliano station (~£22)
- →Train Conegliano to Venezia Mestre (~£5)
- →Alibus to Venice Marco Polo Airport (~£8)
- →Optional: store luggage and take Alilaguna waterbus into Venice for a final few hours (~£15)
Self-launched vs. Much Better Adventures
| This itinerary (self-launched) | Much Better Adventures | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | ~£460 | £1,695 |
| Duration | 6 days | 6 days |
| Who books it | You and your group, direct | Tour operator, guided group |
| Savings | £1,235 per person (73%) | |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Self-Launched: Hike, E-Bike & Wine in Italy's Prosecco Hills cost?+
Doing it yourself with this self-launched itinerary costs an estimated £460 per person for 6 days in Prosecco Hills, Veneto, Italy. This is an AI-generated estimate based on typical budget-traveller prices — actual costs will vary by season and how you book.
Is this cheaper than booking with Much Better Adventures?+
Yes — Much Better Adventures charges around £1,695 per person for a similar tour. Doing the same route independently, using the same standard of accommodation and activities, costs an estimated £460 — a saving of roughly £1,235 (73%) per person.
How long is the Prosecco Hills, Veneto, Italy trip?+
This itinerary runs 6 days, covering 6 day-by-day stops through Prosecco Hills, Veneto, Italy.
How do I join this trip?+
You can join an existing open departure using this itinerary if one is scheduled, or launch your own departure with your own dates and invite other travellers to join you — no tour operator required.
Isn't it easier to just use a tour operator?+
Well, yes, a tour operator will book all the individual parts of your travel for you and provide a guide. That's obvious, but doing this has the potential to save the group thousands, which can in turn improve your itinerary substantially or save you huge amounts of money. Also, when you launch a departure, Travel Crew has tools in place to help you book the individual sections of the trip or make it easier for you to do this as a group. Really, you do not need a middle man. If you are more comfortable paying more and using a middle man, then you should certainly do this.
Is it safer to book through a tour operator?+
Arguably, there isn't much difference. A self-launched trip runs on the same principle as a group travel crew: collective responsibility, everyone looking out for each other, the same way it would if a group of friends organised the trip themselves — because that's exactly what's happening. You should always take out travel insurance before you go, self-launched or not; that doesn't change either way. Every open departure is published publicly with real dates and a real trip organiser, so it's never an anonymous arrangement, and our support team is reachable any time you need help, including in an emergency while you're away. Longer-term, we're building direct relationships with ground DMCs in popular destinations, offered as an optional paid add-on for extra on-the-ground support. Ultimately, though, the group is responsible for its own conduct and safety on a self-launched trip, same as on any trip you plan yourself.
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This is a adventure, culture, foodie trip through Prosecco Hills, Veneto, Italy, self-launched rather than run by a tour operator — you organise it with a group you find or bring yourself.
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