Hidden gem in Northern Italy

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Although Lake Iseo, is smaller than Lake Como, but the lake is much calmer and charming than the brothers. Situated right in the northern city of Brescia and Bergamo, Lake Iseo is a gem hidden in Northern Italy.

A train ride northeast of Milan will take you to the Franciacorta, an area in the heart of Lombardy region wineries as well as the gateway to Lake Iseo. Rural areas around the lake is dotted with vineyards, medieval castles and monasteries.

To enjoy the beauty of Lake Iseo, the day it was not enough. So you have to book lodging, one of which is Iseo Lago Hotel (www.iseolagohotel.it) in the town of Iseo.

With a very close distance from the edge of the lake, about three minutes walk, you will pass a full night of comfort in Iseo Lago Hotel. The cost of staying at this hotel starting from 139 euros for a double room.

Night change in the morning, the activities you can do is to explore the beautiful countryside on foot, bicycle or horse ride. Or enjoy a variety of fun activities such as swimming, fishing, and sailing.

The area around the lake is also famous for its wine, be sure to follow the wine tour Contadi Castaldi (www.contadicastaldi.it).

After the tour, from the cities on the shores of Lake Iseo, you can take a ferry to Monte Isola (www.navigazionelagoiseo.it). Has a length of three kilometers and inhabited by only 2,000 people, this remote island has a fairly perfect tranquility with the absence of cars.

Being in Monte Isola, you can walk along the rocky shore lines and admire the flowers blue and white paper hanging on the street, tied to the door.

Satisfied explore Monte Isola, hunger will come, if you have this visit to the restaurant Order tinca al Forna, who is on the edge of the lake. Order tinca al Forna typical serving grilled fish with garlic, parsley and parmesan.

After returning from Monte Isola, the activities can be passed with a dinner at Dispensa Pani e Vini (www.dispensafranciacorta.com), which is about 2 kilometers from Lake Iseo. Here, you can enjoy tapas, a cup of tea and pasta.

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