surprise party
Thursday 1st November 2018
6pm - till you drop.
It's going to be a sit-down dinner with loads of surprises!
Somewhere in Pisogne
Dress code
Smart Casual / Classy + small disguise (I will provide some masks and other disguises for the surprise)
Program
ENGLISHÂ
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If you arrive before the 1st of November (or even in the morning of the 1st of November), here is a list of things that you can do :
Visit
- Milano (Il Duomo…)
- Bergamo (Città Alta…)
- Verona (Romeo & Juliet’s house)
- Lago di Garda (Sirmione, etc)
- Brescia center (Piazza Loggia, Capitolium, Castello…)
Shopping
To doÂ
- Enjoy local pizzas and gelatos
- Hike/Trek around Iseo
- Trek at La Riserva Naturale delle Torbiere del Sebino
- Address of the dinner place : (To be informed)
- 17-18h : Guests to standby (Timing might change)
- 19h : Sebastien’s & my arrival (Timing might change)
Note :
Pisogne is a nice area with an old village center. You may opt to arrive a few hours earlier to enjoy a nice walk along the pier of the lake (From the town hall of Pisogne to Corso Giuseppe Zanardelli and back).
When you drive to Pisogne, take the scenic road SPXI (if you want a faster route, take the SPS10) that is parallel to the lake. I’m very sure that you will love it!
- AM : Free and easy
- 12h/13h : Lunch at our house (Casa More) / Borgo Santa Giulia.
- 15h : Activity (see options)
- 19h :Â Cena Aperitivo by the lake (place to be confirmed)/ our house.Â
- AM : Free and easy
- 10h : Activity (see options)
- 17h : Chill at our house (Casa More)
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Si vous êtes arrivés avant le 1er novembre (ou bien au matinée du 1er novembre), voici une liste d’activités que je recommenderais:
Visiter
- Milano (Il Duomo…)
- Bergamo (Città Alta…)
- Verona (La maison du Romeo & Juliet)
- Lago di Garda (Sirmione, etc)
- Brescia centre (Piazza Loggia, Capitolium, Castello…)
Shopping
- Franciacorta Shopping Outlet
- Fidenza Village
- Elnos (Brescia)
- Oreo Shopping Center (Bergamo)
A faire
- Goûter les pizzas et les gelatos
- Randonnées autour d’Iseo
- Randonées à La Riserva Naturale delle Torbiere del Sebino
- Adresse du restaurant : (A confirmer)
- 17-18h : Les invités en standby (L’horaire peut changer)
- 19h : L’arrivé de Sebastien & moi (L’horaire peut changer)
A Noter :
Pisogne est un village très sympa et a beaucoup de characters. Vous pouvez arriver quelques heures plutôt pour profiter d’une petite promenade le long du lac (du centreville de Pisogne à Corso Giuseppe Zanardelli, aller-retour)Â
Quand vous conduissez à Pisogner, empruntez la route scenic, le SPXI. Celle-ci est située au bord du lac. Si vous désirez un chemin plus directe, prenez alors le SPS10. Â
- AM : Free and easy
- 12h/13h : Déjeuner chez nous (Casa More) / Borgo Santa Giulia.
- 15h : Activité (voir options)
- 19h : Cena Aperitivo près du lac (à confirmer)/ chez nous.Â
- AM : Free and easy
- 10h : Activité (voir options)
- 17h : Relax chez nous avec Apéro (Casa More)
Activity options
Wine tours & wine tasting @Ca’ Del Bosco (one of the best in Franciacorta. Cost circa 20-40€/person. FREE for 10-18 yrs old), @Bellavista, @Berlucchi or @Barone Pizzini.
Time : +/- 2 hoursÂ
A walk around Monte Isola, (boat ride + 2-9km)
Time : +/- 2 hoursÂ
Hike/trek at either of the following : Corna Trentapassi (6km), Piramidi di Zone (2,5km), Riserva di Torbiere (5,5km).Â
Time : 2-3 hoursÂ
Walk around Iseo/Paratico/Sarnico
Time : 1-2 hoursÂ
Trek at La Riserva Naturale delle Torbiere del Sebino
Time : +/- 2 hoursÂ
Walk around Brescia centre
Time : 2-3 hoursÂ
Visit Bergamo Città Alta
Time : 3 hoursÂ
Just relax and chill @ Casa More
Time : 1-2 hoursÂ
Airports
Milan
Bergamo 'Orio Al Serio' (BGY)
- 30' to Iseo
Milan LInate (LIN)
- 1h to Iseo
Milan Malpensa (MXP)
- 1h30' to Iseo
BRESCIA
(Main train station)
Stazione Ferroviaria di Brescia : 30' from Iseo
Stazione Rovato : 15' from Iseo
Parking
White lines : Free or time-limited with the blue disc.
Blue lines : Paid parking
Yellow lines : Service only
Hotels
The hotels listed below have been negotiated at a more favourable rate for you.
Book your hotels via their website or sites like booking.com with the reference name 'S40' and you will get a special rate.
If you need help to book them, just write me an email!
Otherwise, I would recommend finding an accomodation around these areas : Cortefranca, Clusane, Iseo, Sulzano, Marone & Pisogne
All hotels include breakfast.
Il Giardino Segreto
Via Roma 84/A, 25049 Iseo, Italia
Sara Cortese : +39 349 2910479
Family Suite | 2-3 pax (90€)
Double Superior | 2 pax (80€)
Double Standard | 2 pax (80€)
20% off normal rate (prices here are already discounted)
Il gioiello del lago
via Porto Oldofredi 2, 25049 Iseo
Sara Cortese : +39 349 2910479
Borgo Santa GIulia
3 x Superior | 2 pax (85€/n)
3 x Junior Suites | 2+2 pax (105€ +40€/n)
15% off normal rate for early booking with no cancellation
Hotel Capovilla
Other choices
OTHER INFO
Our address
Via Tito Speri 10B,
25040 Cortefranca (Brescia),
Italia
45°37'35.6"N 9°59'59.6"E
45.626547, 9.999889
Just look for the advertisement panel
"Vivi meglio, scegli di piu"
Daylight
In November, the sun rises at around 7am and sets at 5pm.
Weather
Weather in this part of Italy around October and November is usually between 4°C (low) and 12°C (high).
Today’s Forecast
Road Speed Limits
Highway (autoroute) : 130 km/h
National : 80, 90, 110 km/h
City (ville) : 50 km/h
Zone Traffico Limitato (ZTL)
This sign means that these are restricted areas, so anyone who drives in the area without authorization will pay a heavy fine.
Petrol Stations
When you need to fuel up, be aware of the two sections : Self or Servito.
Self -- you fill up yourself and the price is cheaper.
Servito -- someone fills up for you and you pay extra for the service.
