GUIDED TOURS TO LAKE ISEO

At the bottom of the Camonica Valley, Lake Iseo, belonging both to the provinces of Brescia and Bergamo, stretches out at the foot of southern Pre-alps till the Sebino Natural Reserve, which includes basins of water and meadows. In the midst of the lake stands Montisola, the largest lake island in Europe and popular tourist destination, which features ancient villages mainly inhabited by fishermen and farmers. In the Brescian area, Iseo is the most famous centre but the 25 kilometres of shore are studded with several villages and small towns, adding charm to the wistful atmosphere of this ravishing lake. Further north, clinging to the mountains, small villages nestle in the natural environment, offering breathtaking views. Worth seeing are the Piramidi di Zone (erosion pyramids), one of the most characteristic and impressive natural phenomena: also known as fairy chimneys, they are majestic spires of rock (the tallest is 30 metres high), creating a forest of pinnacles standing out against the sky, like in a gothic cathedral. To visit Lake Iseo is to live a fairy tale.

1 – Iseo, Montisola and Franciacorta wines

WHAT YOU WILL SEE

In Iseo

• The village and the waterfront promenade
• The church of Santa Maria al Mercato
• The Oldofredi castle (from outside))
• The parish church of Sant’Andrea

In Montisola

• The village and waterfront promenade in Peschiera Maraglio
• The church of San Michele
• “Passeggiata degli ulivi” (a promenade among olive trees)

In Franciacorta

• Tour of a winery (guided by an expert) and wine-tasting

LENGTH: FULL DAY
OR REDUCED TOUR: (without the winery tour): HALF DAY

2 – Iseo and Piramidi di Zone

WHAT YOU WILL SEE

In Iseo

• The village and the waterfront promenade
• The church of Santa Maria al Mercato
• The Oldofredi castle (from outside)
• The parish church of Sant’Andrea

In Zone

• The pyramids natural park

LENGTH: FULL DAY

3 – The Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa and Iseo

WHAT YOU WILL SEE

In Iseo

• The village and the waterfront promenade
• The church of Santa Maria al Mercato
• The Oldofredi castle (from outside)
• The parish church of Sant’Andrea

In Provaglio d’Iseo

• The Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa (the church, the small cloister and the disciplina – a place where the confraternity of the Disciplini used to meet)

LENGTH: HALF DAY

4 – The Abbey of San Nicola and Iseo

WHAT YOU WILL SEE

In Rodengo Saiano

• The Abbey of San Nicola (the abbey church, the cloisters, the refectory and the guestrooms)

In Iseo

• The village and the waterfront promenade
• The church of Santa Maria al Mercato
• The Oldofredi castle (from outside)
• The parish church of Sant’Andrea

LENGTH: HALF DAY

To arrange these guided tours with any other destination on Lake Iseo or in the province of Brescia, please contact us.