Unusual Lombardia

Departure is an exciting time for many travellers. It marks the beginning of an adventure. Today you will start to be part of a community, which will give you a rewarding travel experience. You will have the opportunity to turn a simple trip into an opportunity for personal growth, cultural enrichment, Globest welcomes you to MILAN. After your arrival at the airport, we will head towards Brescia. Situated halfway between Bergamo and Lake Garda, the region of Brescia is a unique territory, rich in history, culture and nature that offers travelers an extraordinary variety of landscapes. The great historical and cultural heritage of the city of Brescia, Italian Capital of Culture in 2023, the suggestive hills strewn with vineyards of Franciacorta, the romantic shores of the lakes and the timeless atmosphere of the Brescia plain, Everything will conquer you and make this stay unforgettable. Hotel accommodation; welcome drink, dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast we will dedicate the morning to a guided tour of the historic center of Brescia, city rich in culture, history and art. We will visit the Roman part with Piazza Arnaldo, the Piazza del Foro with the Capitoline Temple, the remains of the Roman Theatre, the medieval part with the Medieval Town Hall, the Old Cathedral, Piazza della Loggia with the Clock Tower where stands the ancient astronomical clock that reports in addition to the hours also the lunar phases and zodiacal signs… We will have lunch in an excellent restaurant in the city and in the afternoon, we will visit Soncino, a quiet medieval village rich in suggestive historical and artistic testimonies such as its Jewish typography and the Rocca Sforzesca. Return to hotel; dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, with a local guide, we will visit Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy with its villages, its beautiful views! This area is also called the Riviera of Lemons, for the cultivation of these delicious citrus. A few kilometers from Gardone, we will have the opportunity to visit a «Limonaia», a masonry greenhouse where lemons are grown since the 16th century to discover its secrets: selection, grafting, pruning, irrigation… We will then visit Gardone Riviera, a small pearl of the lake, included in the list of the most beautiful villages of Italy with its picturesque streets, old stairs, colorful houses and embellished by flowers, the promenade on the lakefront. Lunch at Gardone Riviera. In the afternoon we will have an unforgettable experience: we will reach by boat the largest island of Lake Garda, the Isola del Garda, a real corner of paradise! In the heart of this green paradise, stands an imposing villa in Venetian neo-Gothic style, finely decorated. Here we will visit the two gardens of the villa: the Italian garden and the English one, characterized by exotic flowers and rare species. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, we will dedicate the day to the flavors, culture and history of the Lake Iseo region. We will start our guided tour with the «Franciacorta», a territory of hills covered by vineyards where the eponymous sparkling wine is produced, shaped by small stone villages, crenellated towers, castles, prestigious cellars, ancient palaces and silent monasteries.  We will visit the church of the Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa, a jewel of art, history and architecture and we will take a panoramic bus tour among vineyards and castles. Visit of a winery where we will discover the production method of the famous “sparkling wine”. Wine tasting, lunch at the farm and departure for Iseo. Embarkation for Monte Isola, the pearl of Lake Iseo, the largest lakeside island in Europe, rich in enchanting views, ancient fishing villages. Walking and leisure. Return to Iseo and visit of the historic center that preserves the conformation of the old medieval village with the characteristic structure of alleys and houses towers. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight.

On this day of return, nostalgia for the places visited and enthusiasm for returning home mix. We will accompany you to the airport to help you with the boarding logistics. Today we close a chapter and open a new one, we will say goodbye, but you are part of our community, you will carry with you the promise of new future adventures even more extraordinary. While you wait for your flight, reflect on the extraordinary experiences you have experienced during your journey: from delicious dishes to natural wonders discovered along the way. You will prepare to face the daily routine with new energy. Good return home.