About this tour
Eight-hour private tour departing Milan exploring Franciacorta's wine region and the hilltop town of Bergamo. A driver collects you from your Milan hotel and navigates the rolling countryside to a leading Franciacorta producer, where a winemaker explains the terroir and méthode champenoise techniques that define the region's sparkling wines. You'll taste several vintages before returning via Bergamo's medieval upper town. The vehicle remains at your disposal throughout, allowing flexible pacing.
Highlights
- Guided winery visit with professional winemaker tasting session
- Learn Franciacorta sparkling wine production methods firsthand
- Private luxury vehicle with English-speaking driver all day
- Explore Bergamo's medieval old town between locations
- Countryside scenery of Lombardy wine hills and villages
What to expect
Your driver picks you up from your Milan accommodation and heads northeast into Franciacorta. Upon arrival at the winery, a winemaker leads a structured tasting, walking you through why this region's chalky soils and cool climate suit sparkling production. You'll sample different expressions and learn the cellar processes. The afternoon shifts to Bergamo, where narrow cobbled streets and Renaissance architecture reward an hour's wandering before the return drive to Milan. Expect a leisurely pace—this isn't rushed coach-tour territory.
Good to know
Food and drinks outside the wine tasting aren't included; bring cash for lunch near the winery or in Bergamo. Infant seats available on request (notify at booking). Suitable for all fitness levels, though Bergamo's upper town involves steep lanes and stairs. Eight hours includes all transit time.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.