The rich Region of Franciacorta

4 days/3 nights

Discovering this beautiful wine region par excellence, in the heart of Lombardy, inspired by stunning landscapes that bear witness to distant eras.

Day 1 - HOTEL ARRIVAL
Arrival in the Franciacorta area and stop at a typical winery for an initial tasting of the excellent wines from this renowned region. Continue to the hotel. Check-in to the reserved rooms. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - LAKE ISEO AND BORNATO CASTLE
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a day in the splendid setting of Iseo Lake. Embark in Sulzano for a won- derful boat tour of the 3 islands: Monte Isola, S. Paolo, and Loreto. Stop at Monteisola (45 minutes), the largest island in European lakes, rich in natural and scenic beauty. Lunch in a restaurant with typical menu. In the after- noon panoramic bus tour through vineyards, palaces, and castles. Visit with wine tasting at Bornato Castle, the oldest winery in Franciacorta, now used as a museum. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - BRESCIA
After breakfast, depart for Brescia and guided tour of the elegant town: Piazza del Foro to discover ancient Bres- cia; pass through Piazza del Duomo to
see its most important medieval build- ings and the two cathedrals; cross Pi- azza della Loggia to admire its Renais- sance splendour; arrive at Piazza della Vittoria, the last large urban square, built in 1932 during the fascist regime. Lunch at a typical restaurant and free time. On the way back, wine tasting at a cellar. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 - DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel. Possibility of a stop for a beautiful visit to the Bene- dictine Abbey of Rodengo. End of our services.