Lake Iseo & Franciacorta Winery. Scenic & Wine Tasting tour
Description
Discover the authentic charm of Lombardy with a tour that blends nature and flavor. Start your day exploring the enchanting Lake Iseo, a hidden gem nestled between mountains and picturesque villages like Iseo. Then take a boat ride to Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe, known for its serene atmosphere, scenic trails, and traditional charm. Then, head to the rolling hills of Franciacorta, home to one of Italy’s most celebrated sparkling wines. Visit a renowned winery, learn about the production process of the prestigious Franciacorta DOCG, and enjoy a guided wine tasting paired with local specialties. A perfect experience combining scenic beauty, wine culture, and regional flavors. • Franciacorta wine experience from Milan • Guided visit of the winery • Taste 2 traditional Franciacorta wines • Visit the charming Lake Iseo • Free time in Monte Isola • Lake Iseo boat ride • Travel by comfortable coach-bus or minibus
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meeting of participants at Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 9 and departure to Franciacorta countryside.
Arrival in Iseo, a charming lakeside town in the heart of Franciacorta. Explore its picturesque center, Piazza Garibaldi, and stroll along the scenic lakefront promenade with views of Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe
Take the boat from Iseo and cruise across the enchanting Lake Iseo, admiring its serene beauty and mountain-framed shores, until you reach Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe.
Free time in Monte Isolathe largest inhabited lake island in Europe, located in Lake Iseo. It’s a peaceful, car-free island with charming villages, scenic walking paths, and beautiful lake views. A perfect escape for nature, tradition, and relaxation.
Take the boat to reach Sulzano where you will meet your minibus.
After traveling through the rolling hills and vineyards of the Franciacorta countryside, stopping at winery to taste authentic sparkling wines and snack on regional specialties.
Enjoy a stop at a renowned winery to sample authentic sparkling wines
Return to Milan. The arrival in Milan is expected in the evening. N.B. THE PROGRAM HISTORY MAY BE INVERTED
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The pick up is offered only with the private tour option
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No pets allowed
- In case of bad weather preventing navigation on Lake Iseo, the visit will be replaced with a free time in Brescia.
Reviews(60)
Booking and follow up communication was very good. We took a taxi to the meeting spot which was very easy to find. Our tour guide, Barbara, greeted us and was very pleasant assuring our enjoyment throughout the day. The bus was air conditioned and drive was comfortable and safe. Lake Iseo was very nice, less crowded than Lake Cumo which was nice. We found a nice restaurant for lunch and enjoyed a pleasant walk around the lake. The sparkling wine tasting was well done and also very enjoyable. I recommend it.
Amazing tour and experience ! Not just a wine tour… A little bit of everything and each of the stops felt like the right amount of time to enjoy each experience. We really loved the young woman from the winery! She was very thorough in her explanations, very personal and entertaining! Highly suggest to bring cash if you want to buy things in Monte Isola.
Maria Christina was great! Excellent trip. lake Iseo is a must see
Our tour today with Maria Christina was lovely. Although it was very hot, Lake Iseo was a great experience. We had a wonderful cappuccino and croissant at a local restaurant for breakfast. Delicious lunch as well. Great restaurants. Beautiful scenery. The highlight of the tour was ending at the Barons Pizzini winery. Very informative and was a perfect way to end the day. We were able to taste 3 of their wines and enjoyed a snack of local meats and cheeses.
Maria Christina, the tour guide, was very kind and knowledgeable. She brought us to amazing areas around the Milan country side that we wouldn’t know existed without her.
Perfect small tour to lake Iseo and the winery. MariaChristina is an amazing tour guide~ so nice and knowledgeable. It felt very personalized for our group of 7!
Wonderful trip! Maria Kristina was our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable! The trip was very organized and amazing!
Maria and Philippo were very warm and informative. Philippo drove carefully. Maria was a delightful guide and explained the history of the region. You'll have a wonderful day with them. They went the extra mile and assisted with a personal request. I am very, very happy with their kindness.
This trip was a 10/10 and should not be missed. Lake Isoe is a hidden gem with less crowds and just as much beauty. We ate at a local restaurant and were lucky enough to sit by the water. The winery was first class and state of the art with amazing wine and exceptional hospitality. I highly recommend it.
Beautiful scenery, lake Iseo was charming, quiet and just perfect. Our tour guide Alma was so sweet. The sparkling wine tasting at Santus winery was first class. An exceptional tour.
