1 Day
Private tour
10 people
Self drive
Daily tour of Franciacorta with visits and tastings at prestigious wineries.
Discover the essence of Franciacorta in an experience that will take you to explore two fascinating wineries. You will arrive independently in the region, where a guided tour awaits you in one of the most renowned wineries, known for its production of classic method sparkling wines. The tour will take you on a journey of discovery of winemaking and ageing techniques, concluding with a tasting of three fine Franciacorta DOCG wines, accompanied by a savoury snack. After lunch on your own, with the option of booking a table at one of the selected restaurants or taking a walk along Lake Iseo, the afternoon will offer another visit, this time to a family-run winery, for a more intimate and personal experience. Here you will have the opportunity to discover the passion of the producers and taste two DOCG wines accompanied by savoury snacks.
A perfect opportunity to experience Franciacorta in all its aspects, from tradition to small niche businesses.
Arrival in Franciacorta on your own with your car or hire car.
In the morning, at approx. 10 a.m., visit to a renowned wine cellar. The reception staff will give you an introduction to the history and development of modern Franciacorta as a wine-growing area of excellence for the production of classic method sparkling wines.
The tour continues in the wine-making and ageing rooms where you will be told about the production process from the grape harvest to labelling. The cellar tour ends with a tasting of three Franciacorta DOCG wines with a small savoury pairing.
Lunch is at your leisure. You can ask our staff when organising your itinerary to book you a table at your favourite restaurant from our selection of recommended restaurants. Or if you prefer to grab a bite to eat and take advantage of your lunch break for a stroll along the lakefront, the centre of Iseo is an ideal place to stop.
In the afternoon, at about 15.00, visit a small family-run winery. Here you will be able to experience the producer's passion at first hand and learn more about the special characteristics of niche wineries. The winery experience ends with a tasting of 2 Franciacorta DOCG wines with a small savoury accompaniment.
End of services and return on your own.
The winery details will be provided upon confirmation, one month before your arrival. Specifically, you will receive a selection of 2–3 wineries per category to help personalize the tour according to your preferences.
Pets are not allowed in most of the accommodation and wineries included in the tour, please contact us to check availability before booking.
If you would like us to reserve a table for lunch in your name, please let us know in advance about any special dietary needs, intolerances, or allergies.
The tour is wheelchair accessible, it is important to inform our staff of your specific needs in order to select the most suitable itinerary.
The package is available for online booking for a minimum of one person and a maximum of eight people. For larger groups, please contact us before making a reservation.
Payment of the balance upon confirmation of booking by credit card.
Cancellation conditions:
75% refund for cancellation 8 days before arrival.
50% refund for cancellation between 7 and 4 days prior to arrival.
100% non-refundable for cancellations received within 3 days prior to arrival and no-shows.
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