Brescia

Neighborhood tours

Enjoy the Franciacorta region on this day trip from Milan. Have free time in Bergamo to discover the beauty of its Venetian walls. Sip on local wines paired with a 3-course lunch in a traditional restaurant. Ride along the Franciacorta Wine Route and take in views of Lake Iseo.  Meet your driver in the morning in Milan and hop aboard an air-conditioned minivan with WIFI onboard. Relax and take in the Italian countryside on the way to Bergamo, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Italy.  Spend 2 hours of free time exploring the cobblestone streets encircled by Venetian walls (UNESCO World Heritage site) at your own pace. After your free time, head to lunch at a prestigious, traditional restaurant close to Lake Iseo for a 3-course meal with 1 glass of wine. Board the minivan and ride to a historical winery in the region for a guided tour and tasting with a sommelier. Learn the history of the region's famous sparkling wines and the main phases of the production process. Visit the cellars which host the bottles during the second fermentation phase. End the winery part of this tour with a tasting of 2 Franciacorta sparkling wines. See the area where the grapes ripen in the sun and discover picturesque points in Franciacorta, like the sparkling Lake Iseo. Passing through the hillside vineyards, discover why this region is renowned as the producer of Italy’s best sparkling wines.

The main attractions, the most important monuments, the curiosities, the legends, the places frequented by the locals, the best restaurants, the typical dishes, and the anecdotes of people who have always lived in the city. These are the elements I would like to find in a tour when I travel and that is exactly what you will find inside this digital tour! What will you need for this tour: - Smartphone - Internet connection - Some energy! You will walk about 3,2 km but it is feasible regardless of athletic training (so the tour must be done moving through the streets of Brescia and not just by phone). You can start the tour at any time: once purchased you will receive link and password to start your experience! Everything is going to be into GetYourGuide Voucher so read all the info! 😬 Once purchased, the tour can be used for the duration of the booked day + 2 extra days so: no rush at all! During the tour, you can freely enter the monuments (entrance fees are not included) and spend as much time as you like on the various visits! Unlike standard tours where you have to run after a guide, the beauty of this experience is that you can decide whether to relax, read historical insights, or spend more time on food or views! The experience is totally in your hands!

Meet your guide outside the walls of Sirmione, where your adventure begins. After a brief introduction, get ready for an immersive experience as you set sail on a boat tour, cruising along the peninsula and soaking up the awe-inspiring sceneries of Lake Garda and the enchanting town of Sirmione. Marvel at the ancient Roman villa, Grotte di Catullo, and admire the fascinating thermal springs that emerge from the heart of the lake. The adventure doesn't end there! After this waterborne introduction, follow your knowledgeable guide as you step through the ancient drawbridge of the castle walls, venturing into the captivating streets of Sirmione. Discover hidden secrets, unravel intriguing stories, and listen to the whispers of ancient legends that echo through this charming village. After the tour we suggest you enjoy some free time for shopping or indulging in a delicious gelato at one of the many gelaterias in the center.

Meet your guide and then board a boat. Next, set off on a scenic cruise of the Sirmione Peninsula and marvel at the picturesque views of Lake Garda. After this, get off the boat and go on a relaxing walking tour through the charming streets of Sirmoine, famous for its thermal baths. Stroll through the quaint alleys and soak up the vibrant atmosphere with free time to explore. Buy some gelato while you are here. Reconnect with the guide to enter the Grotte di Catullo, an archaeological site that contains the ruins of an ancient Roman villa. Go back in time to learn the history.

Take a half-day trip from Bergamo to the Franciacorta region for a winery visit and a tasting session of the new world's finest sparkling wines. Escape the city in a private air-conditioned minivan with a free wi-fi connection and an English-speaking driver. You will enjoy a three-course lunch in a traditional restaurant close to Lake Iseo, paired with a glass of one of the most prestigious Franciacorta wines. After lunch, visit a local Franciacorta winery for a guided tour and tasting accompanied by an expert sommelier. Learn about the history of those famous Italian sparkling wines and the main phases of their production process. Explore the cellar which hosts the bottles during the second fermentation phase and finish your winery tour with a tasting of two Franciacorta wines. In the afternoon, after the visit to the winery, drive down the coast along the Franciacorta Wine Route to return to Bergamo, passing through the hillside vineyards. See for yourself why this region is renowned as an icon of the best Italian sparkling wines.

Enjoy a STRESS FREE trip from/to BRESCIA and MILAN BERGAMO AIRPORT. The bus transfer service departs from stop B1, BRESCIA BUS STATION in Via Solferino; as for the MILAN BERGAMO AIRPORT, departures are at stop 7, just outside the ARRIVALS area. SPECIAL PRICE AT ONLY €9.50, without worrying about the high cost of parking or taxi fares. Kids between 2 and 12 years old pay a reduced fee of 6,00€ per trip. Stop on request at the Franciacorta Outlet about 20 minutes from Brescia and about 40 minutes from the airport.

We'll gather at 8:30 am at Repubblica in Milan and head north by bus. After an hour's ride, we'll arrive at our first stop, Como, where we'll embark on a guided walking tour. This tour will showcase Como's key landmarks, including the impressive Duomo, its charming narrow streets, and the stunning lakeside.From Como, we'll take a panoramic cruise towards Bellagio, renowned as the 'Pearl of Lake Como.' Aboard the ferry, you'll witness the breathtaking Lake Como from a unique vantage point. During the two-hour cruise, marvel at the incredible lake vistas, spot the famous town of Laglio with George Clooney's villa, and admire historic villas like Villa Carlotta, Balbianello, Cassinella, Melfi, alongside unspoiled natural scenery. Following the cruise, enjoy leisure time to soak in the idyllic atmosphere, explore the gardens, streets, stairways, and the scenic lakefront. Perhaps indulge in a glass of wine from one of the village cellars. Continuing our adventure before returning to Milan, our bus will take us to a panoramic viewpoint and the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo, highly esteemed by cycling amateur. Adjacent to the sanctuary lies the Museum of Cycling, housing jerseys and personal items of cycling legends such as Coppi, Bartali, Merckx, Motta, and Pantani.Our return journey will bring us back to the meeting point in Milan, estimated around 7:00 pm."

A magical estate between Verona and Franciacorta A 15th-century Renaissance residence provides the setting for the resort and spa of QC Termegarda: an oasis of tranquillity immersed in the silence of nature, where you can indulge in the benefits of whirlpools, relaxation rooms, steam baths and Kneipp paths. Enjoy a relaxing break with the scent of the hills of Lake Garda and the colours of an unspoiled landscape: QC Temegarda, which boasts more than thirty wellness rituals, will captivate you with the magic of sensory pools, aroma saunas, Vichy showers, and scented rooms. Treat yourself to a panoramic bath in a pool dedicated to the nymph Garda. According to local mythology, her marriage to the river Sarca led to the birth of a lake as wide as the sea. Immerse yourself in well-being in the soft suspended loungers of this vertical garden. As you travel with your imagination, you will glimpse dryads and nymphs, magical creatures that lived among the hills south of the Gulf of Salò. Beneath the pine trees and beech forests prevails the olive tree which, projected against the backdrop of the lake, opens the mind to the noblest thoughts. Admire these ancient trees in a sauna made from their elegant wood. Close your eyes and surrender to the restorative power of an underground waterfall. Just a stone’s throw from Riva del Garda is the Varone waterfall, a natural wonder originating from the encounter between the waters of Lake Tenno and a sedimentary rock. Lie back and indulge in the benefits of a wellness shower. Fine water jets of different intensity will let you enjoy an invigorating water massage. Enjoy Aufuss a purifying ritual that diffuses warm aromatised steam into the room to eliminate toxins, stimulate the lymphatic system and refresh your complexion.

Our restaurant is housed in a historic building dating back to 1192, adorned with frescoes from the late 1300s. Guests who purchase our tasting experience will savor the highest quality traditional local cured meats, cheeses from nearby valleys, and gourmet raw beef. These exquisite dishes are perfectly paired with a selection of natural wines, all sourced from artisanal producers. The tasting experience can be enjoyed in the frescoed hall or in the stunning outdoor courtyard at the foot of the manor tower, which stands nearly 100 meters tall.

Experience the real taste of Botticino, close to Brescia and just 20 minutes far from Garda lake. Botticino is an amphitheatre of marly hills, with soil rich in limestone, calcium carbonate and other minerals, which combine with clay to form the typical marlstone. This village is green paradise just outside the city. The wines you'll enjoy are the true embodiment of this territory. We are organic wine producer, as we believe that organic agriculture should sustain and enhance the health of soil, plant, animal, human and planet. You'll know the history of Botticino, also famous for its white marble. This has always been a wine-growing place, as Botticino doc is one of the oldest appellations in Italy. You are going to experience a tasting in the vineyard in high hills and the cellar tour with a Noventa family member and will learn how the wines are produced: when the harvest takes place and where the wines rest until the are ready to be bottled. Meanwhile, you'll taste a rosè wine and two Botticino doc red wines, together with salami and cheese in our stunning high hill vineyard (in case of rain, the tasting will take place in the tasting hall). The expierence lasts from one hour and a half to two hours.