Brescia Sightseeing Tour from Milan with Franciacorta Private Wine Tasting and Lunch

Sightseeing  :  Italy  :  Lombardy And Milan  :  Milan  :  Day Trips

Picturesque Franciacorta, a small wine region in the Italian province of Brescia, just an hour drive from Milan, gives its name to the distinctive sparkling wines made there, Italy’s answer to champagne, and known world over by connoisseurs. Franciacorta wine tour gives you a possibility to taste the best versions of local sparkling wines during a visit to a beautiful winery, one renowned for producing top wines. Local expert guide explains to you the entire course of wine production, ageing and bottling. The tour includes a delicious lunch, you will taste traditional local cuisine in a picturesque restaurant surrounded by vineyards. In the afternoon visit a beautiful, historic city of Brescia, a picturesque sweep of Renaissance palazzi, Medieval castles, and Roman ruins, listed among UNESCO world heritage sites. Situated at the foothills of the Alps this tourist-free city is distinctly Italian, an expression of the region’s unique character.

Our friendly English-speaking driver will pick you in your Milan hotel and in an hour drive will take you to Franciacorta. Formerly a rural escape for Milanese aristocrats and industrialists, Franciacorta is now home to what many wine connoisseurs are calling Italy’s best new sparkling wine. Upon your arrival to the winery you will be welcomed by a local expert guide who will tell you the story of the region, it’s sparkling wine and reveal the secrets of its production.

The winery, which will hospitably open its doors for you, is one of oldest and most prestigious in Franciacorta. The best brands here are ranked alongside the great wines of Champagne. The wine status – DOCG – is the top category in Italian wine classification and it is a guarantee of quality, geographical origin and method of production. After a guided tour in the winery and cellar that includes extensive wine tasting, you will be invited to a gourmet lunch in the restaurant surrounded by vineyards and serving traditional local cuisine.

In the afternoon a half-hour drive will take you to a historic city of Brescia, where the local guide will show you its most remarkable attractions: numerous cozy squares and narrow streets, ancient churches and medieval castle where you can enjoy a beautiful city panorama.

The walk through the historical centre of Brescia, which has preserved the features of its ancient Roman layout, including the Roman Capitol will complete your journey to this sumptuous Italian province.

Afterwards, a one and half-hour drive will take you back to your hotel in Milan.