Tours & activities in Lake Maggiore

Your English-speaking private driver will be waiting for you outside baggage claim with a sign with your name or will pick you up at your hotel or address in Stresa to drive you to Malpensa airport.Private airport transfers and transportation between Malpensa airport and Stresa with an English-speaking professional driver. Transfers from 1 to 8 passengers. Indoor pick up for your comfortable transfer to Stresa or from Stresa. If you are a family with children, children seats are available.

Discover the amazing panoramas of Lake Maggiore on a private guided tour.

Panoramical Tour by boat around the Borromean Gulf. No-stop lake cruise Looking for a special way to see the most beautiful island of Maggiore Lake. This is exactly what you are looking for! During this Cruise, that will take 30 minutes, you’ll see the Isola Bella, the Isola Madre, the Isola dei Pescatori. Definitely you can not miss it!

Admire historical villas and get stunning panoramas on a scenic cruise from Stresa. Enjoy a 360-degree view of Lake Maggiore, sailing out towards the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home.With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Cruise around the Borromean Gulf, famous all over the world for its unique and breathtaking scenery. Discover three characteristic islands.

Visiting lake Maggiore and the famous islands: isola Bella and Fishermen's Island with a tour guide.Admiring the scenery of the lake and the beautiful gardens.Wandering around the narrow streets of the Fisherman's Island.

Explore Isola Madre with a Hop-On Hop-Off Boat ticket from Stresa. Have a chance to plan your own itinerary and visit the island's sights at your own pace.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from the Lake Maggiore area treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee).This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

We know that flexibility in this moment is necessary to organize a trip out of town; for this reason we want to make the Flex service available.We guarantee flexibility on all available dates, you can book your next tour in complete freedom. Should your plans change, you can change the date of your Flex-Ticket by easily requesting a voucher for the new date.No cost for changing the reservation of the chosen date.Book the Flex-Ticket service made available by the Consorzio Motoscafisti Associati C.M.A. by Stresatours with its fleet of 11 motor ships with variable capacity from 30 up to 60 seats, we will guarantee flexibility on the booking dates of transport to the Borromean Islands, you can plan your next trip to Lake Maggiore in total freedom.

The Madre Island hosts one of the oldest botanical gardens in Italy. On the Isola Bella you can visit the sumptuous palace, home of the Borromeo family, which preserves priceless works of art. The Pescatori island, on the other hand, is the only one of the Borromean islands to be inhabited throughout the year, and houses a small village characterized by a small square surrounded by narrow and winding alleys.

Take relaxing afternoon excursion to nearby Lake Orta and visit one of the most beautiful villages in Italy: Orta. Explore the narrow medieval streets and enjoy views across the lake. Add an optional boat cruise to Orta town with a 1.5-hour visit to San Giulio's Island to visit the basilica and the crypt. This guided bus tour takes place in a group of up to 50 people and includes pickup from Stresa.

You will admire the the Borromean islands and the Stresa Gulf by the boat, with the romantic landscape of the mountains that frame the lake.It 's a unique view from the boat!

Enjoy a boat tour of the beautiful Lake Maggiore and visit the stunning Isola Bella, one of the Borromean Islands. Enjoy traveling at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off boat tour from Stresa. Once on the island, you can explore the impressive Palace Museum and the well-tended gardens where you can expect to see white peacocks and the beautiful fountain dominating the garden.Explore Isola Bella at leisure with a hop-on hop-off boat ticket from Stresa. Glide across Lake Maggiore to the most famous of the Borromean Islands to visit the Palace Museum and Italianate gardens.

If you are looking for a suggestive and welcoming place to savor excellent wines and food and enjoy peace and tranquility surrounded by greenery, the Fontechiara Winery is what you are looking for.Come and visit us, you can visit the cellar and savor the magic and charm of the process of transforming grapes into wine.We will tell you the story of our company, illustrating the techniques of cultivation of the vineyards and the methods of vinification and aging.In an evocative and familiar setting, you will then taste our wines, Nebbiolo DOC, Vespolina DOC, Rosato DOC and Rosso DOC served in combination with typical local, fresh, artisanal and zero kilometer products such as local cured meats and cheeses, specially selected to enhance the best aromas, tastes and organoleptic characteristics of each individual wine.

We know that flexibility in this moment is necessary to organize a trip out of town; for this reason we want to make the Flex service available.We guarantee flexibility on all available dates, you can book your next tour in complete freedom. Should your plans change, you can change the date of your Flex-Ticket by easily requesting a voucher for the new date.No cost for changing the reservation of the chosen date.Book the Flex-Ticket service made available by the Consorzio Motoscafisti Associati C.M.A. by Stresatours with its fleet of 11 motor ships with variable capacity from 30 up to 60 seats, we will guarantee flexibility on the booking dates of transport to the Borromean Islands, you can plan your next trip to Lake Maggiore in total freedom.

An English-speaking driver will be waiting for you outside baggage claim at Linate airport to drive you to Stresa or Baveno on lake Maggiore.The journey will take place in a comfortable 8-seater Mercedes minivan.

On the Isola Bella you can visit the sumptuous palace, home of the Borromeo family, which preserves priceless works of art. The Pescatori island, on the other hand, is the only one of the Borromean islands to be inhabited throughout the year, and houses a small village characterized by a small square surrounded by narrow and winding alleys.

Cars comfortable with experienced drivers, with a deep knowledge of the city streets you will always arrive on time! Book a car rental service with private driver for your transfers between Stresa City (Pick-up in Hotel) and Malpensa Airport (MXP).

Hello, I'm Micaela Lucini, an expert local guide. This is one of my tours to discover isola Bella with a private guide. Do not hesitate to get in touch should you wish a customized tour. Make the most of your time at Lake Maggiore with this 3-hour private tour. Visit Isola Bella -- 'Beautiful Island,' and the name does not lie -- with your own private certified guide and go to Isola dei Pescatori, Fishermen's Island, and stroll around the old fishermen's village, learning about the history and culture of the area from your local guide.Transportation and entry tickets are not included. Please check the section called "what's included".

Cool, slow and delicious appetize on Lake Maggiore with fantastic and unique panorama for small groups

Through our path you can discover the wines of the territory and learn to refine your senses like all the best sommeliers!

We know that flexibility in this moment is necessary to organize a trip out of town; for this reason we want to make the Flex service available.We guarantee flexibility on all available dates, you can book your next tour in complete freedom. Should your plans change, you can change the date of your Flex-Ticket by easily requesting a voucher for the new date.No cost for changing the reservation of the chosen date.Book the Flex-Ticket service made available by the Consorzio Motoscafisti Associati C.M.A. by Stresatours with its fleet of 11 motor ships with variable capacity from 30 up to 60 seats, we will guarantee flexibility on the booking dates of transport to the Borromean Islands, you can plan your next trip to Lake Maggiore in total freedom.

If you are looking for a suggestive and welcoming place to savor excellent wines and food and enjoy peace and tranquility surrounded by greenery, the Fontechiara Winery is what you are looking for.Come and visit us, you can visit the cellar and savor the magic and charm of the process of transforming grapes into wine.We will tell you the story of our company, illustrating the techniques of cultivation of the vineyards and the methods of vinification and aging.In a suggestive and familiar setting, you will then taste our wines, Nebbiolo DOC, Vespolina DOC and Rosato DOC, served in combination with typical local, fresh, artisanal and zero-kilometer products such as local cured meats and cheeses, specially selected to enhance the best aromas, tastes and organoleptic characteristics of each individual wine.

It is the smallest of the Borromean Islands, but certainly among the most fascinating. Strolling along its narrow alleys you will discover enchanting views. The ancient village is characterized by a maze of narrow streets leading to the Church of San Vittore, elected as a national monument, which still preserves the original apse with single-light windows dating back to the 11th century.