Franciacorta Private Wine Tour with Lunch and Bergamo Sightseeing from Milan

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

Just an hour’s drive of Milan you find one of Italy’s best kept secrets: Franciacorta wine region, home to some of the finest sparkling wine in the world. The winery, which will hospitably open its doors for you, is one of the most prestigious in Franciacorta. Located in a picturesque valley it boasts beautiful views of the vineyards and lake Iseo. Local expert will tell you the history of sparkling wine in the region and reveal the secrets of its production. 

Explore the process of winemaking, aging and bottling and taste some delicious sparkling wines. 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 visit the stunning historic center of Bergamo. This hilltop ancient town boasts breathtaking views, wealth of art and medieval Renaissance and baroque architecture.

This full day excursion, departing from and returning to your hotel in Milan, will introduce you to northern Italy's hidden and fascinating region, through its terroir, its wines, its cuisine, and its story. In the Alpine foothills, just an hour drive from Milan, our wine and sightseeing tour takes you to Bergamo which is one of northern Italy's most beguiling cities.

Structured in two levels, the lower city is more modern and dynamic, whilst the famous ‘upper city’ boasts a stunning historic centre full of monuments and works of art. In the area around the city you find a beautiful Iseo Lake and a small winemaking region Franciacorta. Home to some finest sparkling wines in the world. Franciacorta is internationally praised as one of the best regions in which to produce Champagne Method wines in Italy, and the winery you visit during the tour is often lauded as one of the best producers in Franciacorta. Sparkling wines made here are uniquely artistic, fascinating, and sophisticated.

Local expert will walk you through cellars where you learn about the winery's unique winemaking technique of aging all of its wines in barrels. Your tour will end with extensive tasting of some finest versions of Franciacorta before heading back to Milan. The tour includes a three-course gourmet lunch, paired with Franciacorta wines, in a picturesque restaurant, surrounded by vineyards.