Excursions et activités à Lake Maggiore

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

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.

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.

Buy your Isola Madre entry ticket. Get informed, plan and book your amazing activities in the Borromean Islands.

Buy your tickets for the Borromeo Palace and Italian Baroque gardens of Isola Bella. Discover the splendor of the Borromee Islands on Lake Maggiore.

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.

Take a step back in time to the Middle Ages in the Rocca di Angera. Visit the historical halls, the garden, and the Doll and Toy Museum, the largest in Europe.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Discover the beautiful Borromean Islands onboard a comfortable boat, explore Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori with your private guide.

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.

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

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

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.

Book your spot for this cooking class on Lake Maggiore and learn how to cook some of the most famous dishes of the Italian cuisine.

Book your spot for this pizza-making cooking class on Lake Maggiore and have fun with your friends.

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

Create your own tie-dye garment on Lake Maggiore and enjoy some quality time with your friends and family.

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

Learn to prepare traditional pasta dishes and Tiramisu in an authentic Italian cooking class. Join local home cooks for a culinary adventure!