From the wonderful vineyards to the beautiful Lake Iseo: discover the magic of Franciacorta.

The softness of the hills, the mild climate, the Alps, which can be seen from far away, as a precious frame: Franciacorta is a very special and unique land.
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Bubbly wines on Lake Iseo.

Let’s start from Franciacorta, renown for the products of its land and in quality oenology. energies, enthusiasm, passion and innovation drawn by the great international success that these splendid bubbles have obtained. In 1995 Franciacorta was given D.O.C.G. (Denomination of Origin Controlled and Guaranteed) status, a significant testimonial to its winemakers? continuing commitment to excellent work and to further improving the quality of Franciacorta wines. Because saying Franciacorta today means proudly and confidently declaring a great love for wine. Franciacorta has been named the official sparkling wine of the upcoming Expo, a terrific success for the Lombardy winegrowers of the DOCG that is the fruit of the world’s most exacting Production Code for its wine category.

We can visit the most famous italian wineries in the world for sparkling wine production: both Berlucchi and Ca ‘del Bosco are excellent wine cellar. Each visit is focused on wine tasting and gives also the opportunity to buy the precious bottles that here are produced.
We will continue the journey with a transfer to Lake Iseo, where I suggest to stay at the Hotel Rivalago, delightful and charming relais overlooking the waters of the lake and in front of Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe.

Touring Lake Iseo

You can relax with a drink from the bar service on one of our sun beds on the dock and watching the sunset: this will make your romantic and suggestive stay unforgettable.
The next day, after a rich and tasty breakfast, we are ready for the hike to island Monte Isola. You can walk to the pier not far from the hotel and take the ferry boat directly to Peschiera Maraglio.

On the island you can admire the characteristic medieval villages and appreciate the food specialties of the place: the Monte Isola salami and also the dried fish served with polenta; then of course you can buy local products, such as all the net artifacts, famous and appreciated all over the world. I suggest to take advantage of the beauty of the island for a walk along the shore or rent bicycles for an exploration to fully admire the beautiful views offered by the circumnavigation of Monte Isola.

After lunch, come back to hotel where you can have a fresh shower and enjoy an Italian pizza just on your terrace tasting it sitting in the chaise lounge: a very relaxing time.
The last day, the suggestion is to do another beautiful day tour that you can’t miss before going home: lake Endine, a little lake (only 14 km long!) surrounded by wonderful reed beds. Lake Endine is located in Valcavallina in Bergamo: here the stillness of the lake allows you to enjoy the beauty of the landscape directly from the quite water aboard the paddle boats, rented on site.