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Located just steps from Brescia and Lake Iseo, the area called Franciacorta is famous for its wine production, Franciacorta DOCG. There is more: its beautiful hills, cultural and historical sites, relaxing natural environment, sports and entertainment represent a true discovery for many tourists who visit the region for the first time.Franciacorta stretches for over km 200 and encompasses 19 municipalities in the province of Brescia, every town and village has unique treasures and a double common thread: good wine and nature. Let’s explore what you can do and see in Franciacorta, focusing in particular on the main strength of this land: its wine culture!
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Milan, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Located just steps from Brescia and Lake Iseo, the area called Franciacorta is famous for its wine production, Franciacorta DOCG. There is more: its beautiful hills, cultural and historical sites, relaxing natural environment, sports and entertainment represent a true discovery for many tourists who visit the region for the first time.Franciacorta stretches for over km 200 and encompasses 19 municipalities in the province of Brescia, every town and village has unique treasures and a double common thread: good wine and nature. Let’s explore what you can do and see in Franciacorta, focusing in particular on the main strength of this land: its wine culture!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Strada del Vino Franciacorta (Franciacorta wine route), Via G. Verdi, 53 – 25030 Erbusco (Bs) Presso Il Consorzio Dei Vini Franciacorta a Erbusco, 25030 Paderno Franciacorta Italy
Travel to Franciacorta, a small corner of paradise located between Brescia and Lake Iseo. In the morning meet your guide and driver in Milan, who will be at your disposal all day. Travel to a small corner of paradise between Brescia and Lake Iseo: the region of Franciacorta. This sparkling wine region is a hidden gem within Italy, often overlooked by tourists–so it will be yours to explore! La Strada del Franciacorta wine route is a perfect map for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in the culture of this area. Visit a vineyard to fully appreciate what the region is also about, then break for a light lunch of truly authentic dishes right on site. Visiting a winery means becoming more aware of how wine is produced, discovering the secrets of wine-makers, and of course tasting the product.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Bergamo, Bergamo, Province of Bergamo, Lombardy
In the afternoon, continue visiting Bergamo, including some free time for shopping and exploring on your own. Bergamo is an extremely pretty old town in Lombardy, on the edge of the Alps. Bergamo’s original location was a defensive hilltop, and the town was also protected by stout walls; nowadays this historic part of town is known as the Città Alta (upper town) and it’s where you will find most of the historic buildings and tourist sights. Most of modern Bergamo spreads over the plain below the old town. This Città Bassa (lower town) was laid out around the beginning of the twentieth century, and is composed of pleasant wide boulevards. The two parts of town are linked by a funicular.
At the heart of the old town is the lovely Piazza Vecchia (the main routes through the Città Alta all lead here). A wide open space surrounded by a mixture of medieval and Renaissance architecture, the piazza fills up with students from the university, chatting and picnicking around the fountain.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lake Iseo, Lake Iseo, Lombardy
You will have time for a short visit on Lake Iseo during the tour. The lake scenery and the large island of Monte Isola are Iseo’s prime attractions. Monte Isola is basically a small wooded mountain, with agricultural and fishing hamlets dotted around its shores and slopes. Footpaths lead up to the church on its summit, the Santuario della Ceriola. Most of the lakeside towns have a picturesque promenade, a few interesting buildings and some winding historic lanes. Some of the local churches are very old and contain art that is worth seeing.
Duration: 1 hour
