Things to Do in Lake Maggiore

Book your ticket and visit the two most visited Borromean Islands on this hop-on hop-off boat tour from Stresa: Isola Madre and Isola Bella.

Daily hop-on hop-off ticket for the three Borromean Islands, including admission to the museums and gardens on Isola Bella and Isola Madre. The tour departs roughly every 30 minutes.

Lake Orta is a fascinating corner of Italy and Piedmont. Often unheard of, lake Orta is a true gem which is worth discovering accompanied by a local who is a licensed and experienced tourist guide. This private guided tour includes an English-speaking professional guide at your disposal for the visit to the ancient village of Orta San Giulio and a guided tour on the island of San Giulio.

Book your ticket for this hop-on hop-off tour from Stresa to Isola Bella. Create your own itinerary with a boat service that runs every 30 min

Discover the 3 magnificent Borromean islands, among wonderful palaces, sumptuous gardens and alleyways full of local character. Shop for handicrafts produced here or simply enjoy the fantastic sights.

Take a reliable private taxi transfer between Milan Malpensa Airport and Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta. A private English-speaking driver in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle will drive you to your destination. Transportation can take up to 8 people and luggage.

Book your ticket for this hop-on hop-off boat tour from Stresa and discover Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella at your own pace

Explore Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands at your own pace with a 1-day hop-on hop-off boat tour from Stresa. Admire the beautiful scenery of the lake and visit the superb sights on the islands.

If you are looking for a charming and welcoming place to savor excellent wines and food and enjoy peace and tranquility surrounded by greenery, the Fontechiara winery is what's right for you. 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 history of our company, illustrating the vineyard cultivation techniques and the winemaking and aging methods. In an evocative 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 km products such as local cured meats and cheeses, specially selected to best enhance aromas, tastes and organoleptic characteristics of each wine.

Book your ticket and discover the beautiful Lake Maggiore and the three Borromean Islands on this hop-on hop-off boat tour

Explore Val Grande National Park on a guided hiking tour. Enjoy panoramic views of the Alps and Lake Maggiore, learn about the history of the Italian Resistance during WWII, and spot wildlife.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Stresa 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 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.

Spend a beautiful day by Lake Maggiore , admire the breathtaking view and the pictoresque atmosphere and visit Isola dei Pescatori at your own pace.

Enjoy 4 tastings of exceptional red wines all set in a volcanic terroir paired with a local cheese and ham. Discover the enchanting castle that house the winery and learn about tasting & winemaking.

Dear customers, this online tour is an itinerary idea. Please get in touch with David's BlueTaxi should you wish a custom lake Como tour with other timings, more passengers, differents stops on lake Como or pick up locations. Also if you just need a private transfer. This is a day trip to the town of Bellagio that you will explore on your own from Stresa, Baveno or lake Orta. Just choose a day and book a private driver for your tour to Bellagio on lake Como!

Discover the beautiful Isola Madre, admire the spectacular Renaissance palace, surrounded by its beautiful English-style garden and visit the wonderful and unique botanical park.

You'll discover the secrets of Italian Regional Cuisine, learning to cook traditional dishes such as Spaghetti alla Chitarra and Tiramisu with your own hands

Whether you are a small party, a family or a couple, a private boat tour cruising lake Maggiore can be a unique way to discover this lovely lake and its enchanting scenery: green hills, snow-capped mountains, beautiful islands, elegant villas with stunning gardens, villages and pretty towns, gorgeous views....all this while sitting in a safe and comfortable private motorboat accompanied by a licensed local guide and captain. This stress-free tour will enable you to discover lake Maggiore's beauties wihout any effort, away from the crowds, in a relaxed atmosphere. Just you and your party cruising for the length of time you will choose ( 1 hour or 90 minutes). You can decide to have a stop or more stops during the cruise at one of the picturesque towns on lake Maggiore to enjoy a gelato ( ice cream) or a coffee! IMPORTANT NOTES: private boat skipper is certified, fully insured and has a regular license issued by the local authority that entitles him to transport tourists on board.

Enjoy an exclusive cruise in Lake Maggiore at sunset, admire the breathtaking view and take stunning photos, toast with your friend and taste a good apéritif onboard.

Learn to make the famous Pasta and tiramisù in local homes with this shared cooking class held in a carefully selected local home in Lake Maggiore area.

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

Use the convenient hop-on hop-off navigation service, discover the Baroque palace and the English botanical garden and enjoy shopping in typical shops and stalls.

Embark on a day trip from Milan and cruise on Lake Maggiore and enjoy the views of its various islands. Take some time to visit Isola Bella and the Borromeo Palace with its beautiful gardens.

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

Use the convenient hop-on hop-off sailing service from Stresa to the Isola Pescatori, taste the typical dishes in the restaurants and enjoy shopping in the local shops and stalls!

Daily hop-on hop-off ticket for Isola Bella, including admission to the museums and gardens on Isola Bella. The tour departs roughly every 30 minutes.

Hello, I'm Micaela Lucini, an expert local guide in Stresa. If you wish a tailor made tour, with different timings and more islands, please get in touch with me. This tour is to explore one island, beautiful isola Bella, the most famous of the Borromeo islands, with a local English-speaking tour guide. Whether you are a couple, a family, or a large group, you can book this tour to have the services of a professional tour guide. Boat transport and admission tickets are not included.

Don't miss a private cooking show at a Cesarina's home on Lake Maggiore and taste authentic Italian recipes during a four-course lunch or dinner!

Discover rich flavors on a wine & food tasting in Stresa, 2 minutes walking from Lake Maggiore. Enjoy 4 wines, a regional digestif and a selection of traditional Italian foods in a cozy wine shop.

Immerse yourself in a small group 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 3-course menu including starter, pasta and 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.

With Switzerland just a short trip away, this tour makes the most of the gems on Lake Maggiore's doorstep. You'll embark on a journey through the Ossola Valley to reach the Swiss resort of Zermatt, presided over by the iconic peak of the Matterhorn.

Explore Switzerland & Italy in a day! Visit Lugano, enjoy a scenic Lake Maggiore cruise, and see the Hermitage of Santa Caterina, Isola Madre, Isola Bella, Borromeo Palace, and Isola dei Pescatori.

The gardens of Villa Taranto in Verbania, between Intra and Pallanza, are known the world over for their great beauty and the huge number of plant species they contain. The result of a labour of love on the part of the Scottish Captain McEacharn in 1931, the myriad of colours and scents the marvellously landscaped garden offers continues to enchant visitors from March to October. From spring to autumn there are always flowers in bloom, with “special events” for certain species which are particularly spectacular in their season: the tulip week is in April, dahlias are at their best between July and October. We will discover together this beautiful garden and we will focus on particular botanical species. From Stresa, the gardens are reachable by boat: the shipping company “Navigazione Lago Maggiore” has a landing stage called “Villa Taranto” right in front of the Gardens entrance.

Known locally as La Cenerentola, or Cinderella, Lake Orta has an ethereal, unspoilt quality far away from the crowds. You'll journey along its shores during what promises to be a relaxing afternoon tour from Lake Maggiore.While Lake Orta is the smaller and less visited of Italy's subalpine lakes, it's considered one of the prettiest by many. You'll be able to judge for yourself on this tour, which takes you to its most scenic points along the shore. There's free time to sip a drink at a café in a lakeside piazza or just sit back and soak up the lake's mountain backdrops. It's a very romantic setting.You'll also catch sight of the islet in the middle of the lake, San Giulio, one of the northern Italy's best-kept secrets. Hop aboard a short boat ride across and make sure to visit its Romanesque basilica, famed for its frescoes.

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Hello, I am Micaela, an expert licensed tour guide who has been guiding travellers for 27 years! This product is bookable for ready-made groups and small parties searching a private guide to visit the Borromean islands. By booking this product, you are booking for your ready-made group or for your smaller party my services as a local licensed and experienced tour guide that will provide a guided tour of isola Bella with its 17th-century palace and gardens and isola Pescatori taking care of your group / party from the port or your hotel lobby up to the end of the tour. Micaela will also take care of the logistics for your group, providing useful information and all costs to be considered such as admission tickets and logistics/boat transport just for your group. IF YOU WISH TO VISIT ALSO ISOLA MADRE, please get in touch directly with Micaela to plan a different itinerary and a different length of the tour!

Milan is more than just a place for fashionistas or football fans – there's a historic side to the city beyond its cool, cosmopolitan and chic exterior. And this tour does just that – you'll see the best and most impressive side of Milan, including the Duomo and Sforza Castle.

Experience the magic of Lake Maggiore with a private taxi boat ride by night. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Fishermen's Island and take in the stunning views of the lake and the mountains.

A unique visiting experience! immersed in the silence of the island, it is not for nothing that only 70 Benedictine cloistered nuns and an English poetess live there permanently, but someone enlivens the place in their own way ... I will tell you every anecdote

Located at the base of Monte Rosa, the village of Macugnaga is your passport to an Alpine adventure. This half-day tour takes you on a scenic trip to the village from Lake Maggiore, where you can catch the Belvedere chairlift up the mountain for even more jaw-dropping views.

A pleasant walking tour through Cannobio's old town to discover this beautiful lake town before enjoying an aperitif in good company. Walking through its ”strecce” you will even learn of a miracle!

An experienced local tour guide will show you lake Maggiore's highlights from the water. What a an excellent way to see lake Maggiore and learn more about the old towns, the islands, the historic villas and palaces, the aristocrats and the Belle Epoque time! All while sitting in a comfortable and safe private boat with no effort and no walking at all! This is an amazing tour that offers the chance to be in touch with a native guide to the area who can tell you about the history and the curiosities, the old fishing activities and the life around the lake today.

For scenery, it's hard to beat what you'll encounter on this three-lakes, two-countries tour. You'll explore lakes Maggiore, Lugano and Como, and get to spend time in Lugano, Tremezzo and Como. A perfect mix of amazing Alpine landscapes and history-steeped towns and cities.The trip begins on a high as we pass the romantic ‘floating' castles of Cannero on the western shores of Lake Maggiore. Cross the border into Switzerland, heading for Lugano, which is nestled between the peaks of San Salvatore and Monte Bré. Stroll along the palm and cypress-lined promenade, and head for the Piazza Riforma and Ciani Park for some sightseeing, or Via Nassa for some shopping.We cross back into Italy next, heading for the rustic lakeside village of Tremezzo. Admire its lavish collection of palaces. One, Villa Carlotta, can be visited. Every ceiling is a masterpiece and its art collection and botanical gardens are out of this world. Rounding off the day is a stop at Como, an elegant city that blends Italianate and Habsburg styles.

Enjoy a scenic sunset cruise on the Borromean Gulf passing by Baveno, Stresa, through the Feriolo Islands to Santa Caterina del Sasso and then back to Feriolo.

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.

Buy your roundtrip navigation service on Lake Maggiore from Stresa to Isola Bella. Get informed, plan and book your extraordinary activities from Milan.

Explore Lake Maggiore, Isola Madre, and Isola Bella on a hop-on hop-off cruise from Stresa. Admire the gardens of Isola Madre and see the fantastic palace and Italian terraces.

Experience the beauty of Lake Maggiore on a private boat tour that blends history, culture, and relaxation. Cruise past Isola Madre, admiring its lush botanical gardens and the elegant Palazzo Borromeo from the water. Continue to the breathtaking Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso, a monastery perched on a cliff, perfect for stunning photos. Your first stop is Isola Pescatori, a charming fishing village with narrow streets, quaint shops, and lakeside cafés. Take a leisurely stroll, browse for handmade souvenirs, or enjoy a coffee while soaking in the authentic atmosphere. Afterward, dive into the crystal-clear waters for a refreshing swim in one of the lake’s best spots. Finally, visit Isola Bella, where you can explore the magnificent Palazzo Borromeo and its spectacular gardens at your own pace. Choose to stay on the island and return by ferry or enjoy a quick visit before we bring you back to Stresa by boat, completing a memorable day on the lake.

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at a Cesarina's home in charming Stresa, Lake Maggiore. Learn Italian culinary secrets and savor your creations with a glass of local wine

We will spend time walking inside the vineyard where we will discover the culture of grapevine and wine in the Ossola Valley with over 700 years of history. You will taste two wines from our cellar in combination with typical products and I will explain more about the production process. I will try to answer any question about Ossolano wine or Italian wines. Coming to our winery, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful view of the Alps and see Domodossola from above. More info on www. edoardopatrone .com