This is a voyage of discovery through the historic private houses of Brescia and Franciacorta, across rolling hills, vineyards, landscapes and centuries of history of noble families, from the countryside to the city centre.
DAY I: Franciacorta
Arrival in Franciacorta in the early afternoon and hotel accommodation.
Guided tour to the Bornato Castle, a rare example of a Renaissance villa built inside a medieval castle, followed by a visit and wine tasting at the Ferghettina winery.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY II: Franciacorta
Morning guided tour to the Monastic Complex of San Pietro in Lamosa, with the suggestive hall of the Discipline and the ancient Church of San Pietro entirely frescoed. Naturalistic walk through the Torbiere del Sebino Nature Reserve.
In the late morning, transfer to Borgo Mosnel with a guided tour of the cellar and sparkling (Franciacorta DOCG) wine tasting. Lunch in the vineyard or in a nearby restaurant.
Afternoon in Nigoline Bonomelli, with guided tours of two historic residences and their charming gardens: Palazzo Monti della Corte and Palazzo Torri.
Dinner in a prestigious modern local tavern and wine shop, with the possibility to purchase products from all the Franciacorta wineries.
DAY III: Brescia
Transfer to Brescia. Guided tour of the historic center following the itinerary “The piazzas of the Center“, to discover the city’s history through its squares.
Lunch break in a restaurant in the historic center.
Visit to the recently restored Palazzo Martinengo da Barco which houses the Tosio-Martinengo Art Gallery. The museum, with its important art pieces by Raffaello, Foppa, Savoldo, Moretto,
Romanino, Lotto, Ceruti, Hayez, Thorvaldsen, Pelagi, Canella and Canova, has been reopened after a nine-year long renovation project. At the end of the visit to the Museum, you will be offered a drink before departure.
Itinerary referent:
Palazzo Monti della Corte info@palazzomonti.it – T. 3338216362
