Food & Wine

Cultural heritage of Franciacorta

FRANCIACORTA: HISTORY &

PRODUCTION OF A GREAT

WINE.

Franciacorta is a splendid area

in the heart of Lombardy and

through this tour you will have

the possibility to discover its

famous cellars and the

Franciacorta wine, highly

renowned both in Italy and

abroad, thanks to the tenacity

and determination of its

producers. Starting from the vineyards, the tour will show the

traditional production process of

Franciacorta wine. At the end of

the visit, you will taste the wines

of the Cellar.

1st DAY: MILAN & LEONARDO DA VINCI

Arrival in Milan, transfer to the selected 4* hotel. Walking tour of the city, visit of “Santa Maria delle Grazie” Cathedral and “Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper”.

2nd DAY: EXPO TIME

Transfer to EXPO area and full day visit of pavilions

4th DAY: FRANCIACORTA WINE CELLARS & ARTISTIC HERITAGE

Transfer to Franciacorta, guided tour in a wine cellar with final tasting and lunch in charming restaurant. In the afternoon visit of Abbazia Olivetana at Rodengo Saiano. Transfer to Milan

5th DAY: DEPARTURE

Free time for individual activities. Transfer for departure.

Milan, Franciacorta

The rate includes:

• 4 nights in Milan, staying in DBL room at the selected 4* hotel on B/B basis

• All Transfers

• Ticket entrance to EXPO for 2 days

• Guided tour in Expo (3h)

• Half day tour of Milan

• 1 cellar visit in Franciacorta with 3 wine tastings

• Ticket Entrance “Last Supper” of Leonardo da Vinci

• Visit at Abbazia Olivetana in Rodengo Saiano

• 1 lunch in charming restaurant in Franciacorta (wines included)

Package price per person

Based on 25 people

€755,00* 5 days/4 nights

* Quotations are subjet to confirmation

Tour of Milan visiting the symbols

of the city: the Duomo

Cathedral , the Sforza Castle,

Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, Alla

Scala Theatre. Then you will visit

one of the most celebrated

masterpiece of all times:

Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper,

at Santa Maria delle Grazie Cathedral.

MILAN, LEONARDO DA

VINCI’S FOOTSTEPS

3rd DAY: EXPO TIME

Transfer to EXPO area and full day visit of pavilions. Guided tour of 3h of the exhibition area.

CULTURAL HERITAGE OF

FRANCIACORTA: ABBAZIA

OLIVETANA OF SAN NICOLA

Franciacorta is also land of art &

culture. The tour will lead you to

the discovery of the ancient

Abbazia Olivetana of San

Nicola, at Rodengo Saiano, one

of the most majestic and rich

religious complex in northern

Italy, founded before 1050 as a

point of accommodation for

pilgrims traveling to Rome.

Food & Wine

Taste & Glamour in Franciacorta

1st DAY : WINE CELLARS & OLIVE TREE GROVE IN FRANCIACORTA

Arrival in Franciacorta and accommodation at the 4* hotel selected. Tour in a wine cellar with final wine tasting and lunch in charming restaurant. In the afternoon visit of Olive Tree Grove and mills. Dinner in traditional restaurant.

2nd DAY : COOKING CLASS & SHOPPING IN FRANCIACORTA

Cooking class in a wine cellar and lunch with tasting of gourmet dishes prepared during the lesson. In the afternoon shopping at Franciacorta

Outlet Village. Transfer to Milan.

4th DAY : ALLA SCALA THEATRE AND ANSALDO LABORATORIES

Full day tour of Milan with visit of “Alla Scala Theatre” Museum and “Ansaldo Laboratories”.

Milan, Franciacorta

The rate includes:

• 3 nights in Milan /1 night in Franciacorta, staying in DBL room at the selected 4* hotel on B/B basis

• All Transfers

• Ticket entrance to EXPO for 1day

• Full day tour of Milan

• Ticket entrance Alla Scala Theatre/ Ansaldo Laboratories/ Morando Palace

• 1 cellar visit in Franciacorta with 3 wine tastings

• 1 cooking lesson in a Cellar (lunch included)

• Olive tree grove and mill tour

• 1 lunch in charming restaurant in Franciacorta (wines included)

• 1 dinner at traditional restaurant (wines included)

Package price per person

Based on 25 people

€860,00* 5 days/4 nights

Discover the Art & Culture

quintessence of Milan through

the visit of some of the most

important temple of arts: “Alla

Scala” Theatre Museum, the

Italian temple of opera and

ballet, “Ansaldo Laboratories”,

to understand how wonderful is

the world hidden behind the

scenes! Last stop at Morando

Palace, a Gallery, icon of fashion

tradition of Milan!

MILAN, ART, THEATRE &

FASHION TRADITION

3rd DAY : EXPO TIME

Transfer to EXPO area and full day visit of pavilions. Guided tour of 3h of the exhibition area.

TASTE & SHOPPING IN

FRANCIACORTA

Franciacorta is a land of

authentic flavors , but also a

nice place to spend some hours

doing shopping. Don’t miss the

opportunity to visit the

Franciacorta Outlet Village, an

ideal location to relax and enjoy

shopping before the departure. 5th DAY : MORANDO PALACE & DEPARTURE

Visit of Morando Palace. In the afternoon transfer for departure

The tour will show the traditional

production process of

Franciacorta wine. It will take

place in a Cellar where you will

be introduced to local wine and

food traditions through a

cooking lesson. You will also

explore the olive tree groves and mills of Franciacorta: Extra Virgin

Olive Oil produced close to the

Iseo Lake (Sebino), from 1997

awarded the “Laghi Lombardi

Protected Designation Origin”.

FRANCIACORTA BETWEEN

WINE CELLARS & OLIVE TREE

GROVE

* Quotations are subjet to confirmation

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Wine & Olive oil in Franciacorta The tour will show the traditional

production process of Franciacorta wine. It will take

place in a Cellar where you will

be introduced to local wine and

food traditions through a

cooking lesson. You will also

explore the olive tree groves and

mills of Franciacorta: Extra Virgin

Olive Oil produced close to the

Iseo Lake (Sebino), from 1997

awarded the “Laghi Lombardi

Protected Designation Origin”

FRANCIACORTA BETWEEN WINE CELLARS & OLIVE TREE GROVE

COOKING LESSON IN WINE CELLAR & CULTURAL HERITAGE OF FRANCIACORTA

The morning tour will take place

in a Cellar, where you will be

introduced to local wine and

food traditions through a

cooking lesson. The lesson will

focus on possible matches

between food and each kind of

Franciacorta wine and it will lead

to a shared lunch to taste the

gourmet dishes prepared during the morning. Franciacorta is also

land of cultural and natural

heritage. You could visit the Isle

of Montisola, enjoying the magic

of nature or visit the ancient

Abbazia Olivetana of San

Nicola, at Rodengo Saiano, one

of the most majestic and rich

religious complex in northern

Italy, founded before 1050 as a

point of accommodation for

pilgrims traveling to Rome.

1st DAY : WELCOME TO MILAN Arrival in Milan, transfer to the

selected 4* hotel. Possibility of an half day tour of the city.

2nd DAY : EXPO TIME Transfer to EXPO area and full day visit of pavilions

3rd DAY : WINE CELLARS & OLIVE TREE GROVE IN FRANCIACORTA

Transfer to Franciacorta and accommodation at the 4* hotel selected. Tour of a wine cellar with final wine tasting and lunch in charming restaurant. In the afternoon visit of Olive Tree Grove and mills. Dinner in traditional restaurant.

4th DAY : COOKING CLASS & CULTURAL HERITAGE OF FRANCIACORTA

Cooking class in a wine cellar and lunch with tasting of gourmet dishes prepared during lesson. In the afternoon excursion to Montisola or visit of Abbazia Olivetana at Rodengo Saiano. Transfer to Milan

5th DAY : DEPARTURE Free time for individual activities. Transfer for departure.

Milan, Franciacorta

The rate includes:

• 3 nights in Milan /1 night in Franciacorta, staying in DBL room at the selected 4* hotel on B/B basis

• All Transfers

• Ticket entrance to EXPO for 1day

• 1 cellar visit in Franciacorta with 3 wine tastings

• 1 cooking lesson in a Cellar (lunch included)

• Olive tree grove and mill tour

• Montisola tour (including boat transfer)or Visit at Abbazia Olivetana in Rodengo Saiano

• 1 lunch in charming restaurant in Franciacorta (wines included)

• 1 dinner at traditional restaurant (wines included)

Package price per person

Based on 25 people

€870,00* 5 days/4 nights

* Quotations are subjet to confirmation

@Fabio Cattabiani foto

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Food & sport in Franciacorta

FOOD TRADITIONS : THE BEEF

OF ROVATO

The Beef of Rovato is a famous

dish of Franciacorta tradition. A

recipe that is rooted XVI century.

At that time, the town of Rovato,

which used to be ruled by the

Venetian Republic of Saint Mark,

was geographically located on

the exchange route between

Venice and Milan where goods

coming from the seas, such as anchovies, used to be traded.

This may be the reason why

anchovies became a primary

ingredient of this traditional

recipe. The lesson will also focus

on possible matches between

food and each kind of

Franciacorta wine.

1st DAY : WELCOME TO MILAN

Arrival in Milan, transfer to the selected 4* hotel. Possibility of an half day tour of the city.

2nd DAY : EXPO TIME

Transfer to EXPO area and full day visit of pavilions

3rd DAY: BIKE TOUR IN FRANCIACORTA , BETWEEN NATURE & WINE CELLARS

Transfer to Franciacorta, accommodation at 4*hotel. Guided tour in a Wine Cellar with final tasting. Lunch in charming restaurant. In the afternoon, the group will discover the Franciacorta area by bike

4th DAY : FOOD TRADITION , THE BEEF OF ROVATO

In the morning tour will take place in a wine cellar with a cooking lesson included. Some different dishes will be prepared and, among them, the highly renown Beef of Rovato. Afternoon on the Isle of Montisola.

Transfer to Milan

5th DAY : DEPARTURE

Free time for individual activities. Transfer for departure.

Milan, Franciacorta

The rate includes:

• 3 nights in Milan /1 night in Franciacorta, staying in DBL room at the selected 4* hotel on B/B basis

• All Transfers

• Ticket entrance to EXPO for 1day

• 1 cellar visit in Franciacorta with 3 wine tastings

• 1 bike excursion

• 1 cooking lesson in a wine cellar,( the highly renown Beef of Rovato will be prepared) (Lunch included)

• Montisola tour (including boat transfer)

• 1 lunch in charming restaurant in Franciacorta (wines included

• 1 dinner at traditional restaurant (wines included)

Package price per person

Based on 25 people

€870,00* 5 days/4 nights

* Quotations are subjet to confirmation

The tour will show the traditional production process of

Franciacorta wine. Starting from

the vineyards, you will discover

the traditional production

process of Franciacorta wine. At

the end of the visit, you will taste

the wines of the Cellar.

Franciacorta area will be

discovered also by bike visiting

cultural destinations such as San

Pietro in Lamosa Monastery, the

natural reserve of the peat bogs in the Sebino area and some

very special panoramic

viewpoints along the boundaries

of the Iseo Lake.

BIKE TOUR IN FRANCIACORTA:

BETWEEN WINE CELLARS &

NATURE

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Fishing & wine traditions in Franciacorta

FISHING TRADITION : DEHYDRATED SARDINE OF THE ISEO LAKE

A unique experience exploring

the areas where the Traditional

Dehydrated Sardine of the Iseo

Lake is produced. This pelagic

non-migratory fish, is presided

over by Slow Food, which

preserves the ancient technique

through which it is stored on a

long-term basis. Local fishermen

leave at sunset with their small

and tapered boats, traditionally

called “naec”. They lower the

nets (locally called

“saredenere”) at approximately

200 meters from the shores. By

this tour you will discover all the

secrets of this amazing

Franciacorta fishing tradition.

1st DAY : WELCOME TO MILAN

Arrival in Milan, transfer to the selected 4* hotel. Possibility of an half day tour of the city.

2nd DAY : EXPO TIME

Transfer to EXPO area and full day visit of pavilions

3rd DAY : FISHING TRADITION OF FRANCIACORTA

Transfer to Franciacorta and accommodation at 4*hotel. Guided tour of a wine cellar with final tasting. In the afternoon visit of the areas where the traditional dehydrated Sardine of the Iseo Lake is produced. Dinner in traditional restaurant.

4th DAY: COOKING CLASS & CULTURAL HERITAGE OF FRANCIACORTA

In the morning tour will take place in a wine cellar where guests will be introduced to local wine and food traditions through a cooking lesson. In the afternoon excursion to Montisola and visit of Madonna della Ceriola Sanctuary. Transfer to Milan

5th DAY : DEPARTURE

Free time for individual activities. Transfer for departure.

Milan, Franciacorta

The rate includes:

• 3 nights in Milan /1 night in Franciacorta, staying in DBL room at the selected 4* hotel on B/B basis

• All Transfers

• Ticket entrance to EXPO for 1day

• 1 cellar visit in Franciacorta with 3 wine tastings

• 1 cooking lesson in a wine cellar (lunch included)

• Montisola tour and visit of Madonna della Ceriola Sanctuary. (including boat transfer)

• 1 lunch in charming restaurant in Franciacorta (wines included )

• Tour to discover a sardine processing site in the Sebino region

• 1 dinner at traditional restaurant (wines included)

Package price per person

Based on 25 people

€870,00* 5 days/4 nights

* Quotations are subjet to confirmation

The tour will show the traditional

production process of

Franciacorta wine. Starting from

the vineyards, the tour will show

the traditional production

process of Franciacorta wine. At

the end of the visit, you will taste

the wines of the Cellar.

Franciacorta is also land of

cultural and natural heritage. You will experience the magic of

nature, either strolling along the

lakefront or conquering the top

of the hill to visit the Madonna

della Ceriola Sanctuary, which

hosts some very impressive

frescos from the XVI century.

VINEYARDS & WINE CELLARS

IN FRANCIACORTA

@Fabio Cattabiani foto

Food & Wine

In the morning visit in a wine cellar and aperitif with wine tasting. Lunch in charming restaurant and in the afternoon visit of Abbazia Olivetana at Rodengo Saiano. Transfer to Milan.

The Beef of Rovato is a famous

dish of Franciacorta tradition. A

recipe that is rooted XVI century

A cooking lesson will show you

how to prepare this famous

recipe and other tasting dishes,

also focusing on possible

matches between food and

each kind of Franciacorta wine.

Art & taste in Franciacorta

Milano, Franciacorta

The rate includes:

• 3 nights in Milan /1 night in Franciacorta, staying in DBL room at the selected 4* hotel on B/B basis

• All Transfers

• Ticket entrance to EXPO for 1day

• Tour of Milan

• Ticket entrance Duomo / Pinacoteca di Brera

• 1 cooking lesson in a wine cellar,( the highly renown Beef of Rovato will be prepared - Lunch included)

• 1 cellar visit in Franciacorta with aperitif

• 1bike excursion

• Visit at Abbazia Olivetana in Rodengo Saiano

• 1 lunch in charming restaurant in Franciacorta (wines included)

• 1 dinner at traditional restaurant (wines included)

Package price per person

Based on 25 people

€875,00* 5 days/4 nights

*Quotations are subjet to confirmation

Don’t miss the opportunity to

discover the Art & Culture quintessence of Milan through

the visit of some of the most

important temple of arts: the

Duomo Cathedral and the

Pinacoteca di Brera, one of most

important Italian museum,

famed for its prestigious

collections of ancient and

modern paintings.

MILAN & THE QUINTESSENCE

OF ITALIAN ART.

CULTURAL HERITAGE OF

FRANCIACORTA: ABBAZIA

OLIVETANA OF SAN NICOLA

Franciacorta is also land of art & culture. The tour will lead you to

the discovery of the ancient

Abbazia Olivetana of San

Nicola, at Rodengo Saiano, one

of the most majestic and rich

religious complex in northern

Italy, founded before 1050 as a

point of accommodation for

pilgrims traveling to Rome.

3rd DAY: MILAN, CITY OF ART

Walking tour of Milan and visit of Duomo Cathedral and Pinacoteca di Brera.

4th DAY : EXPO TIME

Transfer to EXPO area and full day visit of pavilions

1st DAY: WINE LESSON IN FRANCIACORTA

Transfer to Franciacorta, and accommodation at 4*hotel. Visit in a wine cellar and cooking class to prepare the highly renown Beef of Rovato. In the afternoon bike excursion. Dinner in traditional restaurant.

2nd DAY : CULTURAL HERITAGE IN FRANCIACORTA

5th DAY : DEPARTURE

Free time for individual activities. Transfer for departure

FOOD TRADITIONS : THE BEEF

OF ROVATO