Activities & Tours: Italy

Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan

Explore scenic Lake Maggiore in Italy's beautiful Lake District on a day trip from Milan. The fashionable lakeside town of Stresa is an approximate 1.5-hour drive from Milan and is surrounded by majestic snowcapped mountains. After spending some free time in Stresa, shopping or simply relaxing and enjoying the stunning scenery, you'll take a two-hour panoramic boat cruise on Lake Maggiore, visiting the Borromean Islands – Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella.

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based on 95 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 to 10 hours
From $111.25

Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands

Hello, I'm Micaela Lucini, an expert local guide in Stresa. If you wish a tailor made tour, with different timings and options, please get in touch with me. This is a guided tour of lake Maggiore's islands using private charter boat for our transfers to explore beautiful isola Bella, the most famous of the Borromeo islands, and Fishermen's island accompanied by a personal English-speaking tour guide. Discover an incredible island - isola Bella - where art, history, architecture, exotic and mediterranean species make this place at the foot of the Alps something unique in the world. Stroll through the quaint village on isola Pescatori to discover the old island's activities. Enjoy a private water tour around isola Madre to admire it from the lake or make the most of your trip and include also a stop and guided visit to isola Madre to explore its lovely botanical gardens with orange trees, agaves, palms and the island's 16th-century villa which houses a puppet theatre collection.

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based on 30 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 to 6 hours
From $531.23

Borromean Islands Private Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa

Explore Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands at your own pace with a private hop-on and hop-off boat service from Stresa. Admire the beautiful scenery and visit the enchanting islands of Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella.

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based on 8 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 to 8 hours
From $442.28

Private Tour of Borromean Islands with Micaela Guide

Hello, my name's Micaela Lucini and I'm a private local guide in Stresa. This is a classic itinerary option to explore the fabulous Borromeo islands but please get in touch with me should you wish a customized tour tailored to your needs and time. I can design a special tour if you prefer to spend a longer time on the islands or wish to combine the visit to one or more islands to a sightseeing boat tour for a stress-free trip! Get in touch before booking also if you have walking problems, so that I can suggest the best option to visit. Enjoy a tour of the Borromean islands to discover the real beauty of lake Maggiore. A private sightseeing tour suitable for couples, families, individuals, small groups to explore the famous islands of magical lake Maggiore accompanied by a qualified and experienced local tour guide. Micaela will show you isola Bella's palace and gardens, the quaint village on isola Pescatori and isola Madre's botanical garden.

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based on 58 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours
From $404.39

Private Tour to Bellagio and Lake Como from Stresa

Dear customer please get in touch if interested in this tour. Online bookings for 2024 are not available at the moment, but get in touch if interested. This is a day trip to Bellagio and Como from Stresa, Baveno or lake Orta. Just choose a day and book a private driver for your tour to Bellagio and lake Como!

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based on 5 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $596.89

Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

Spend a day island hopping around the Borromean Islands with a 1-day hop-on hop boat ticket around Italy’s Lake Maggiore. Departing from the lakeside town of Stresa Piazza Marconi, create your own sightseeing schedule using the boat as transport. See the elegant island palace and formal gardens of Isola Madre, admire the lush vegetation on Isola Bella and stroll along the charming promenade of the tiny Isola dei Pescatori. Enjoy lake views as you cruise between them and spend as little or as long as you like at each island. You may reserve the right to cancel a customer's booking for a full refund in case of bad weather condiction.

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based on 171 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 to 8 hours
From $16.59

The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide

Discovering the three Borromean Islands: isola Bella, Fishermen's Island and isola Madre with a tour guide. Admiring the scenery of the lake and the beautiful gardens. Wandering around the narrow streets of the Fisherman's Island.

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based on 9 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 to 8 hours
From $420.17

Ticket for the three Borromean Islands from Stresa

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.

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based on 56 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 to 6 hours
From $16.59

Ticket for Isola Madre & Bella from Stresa

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based on 3 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 to 5 hours
From $16.59

Stresa to Isola Bella Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Ticket

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.

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based on 23 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 to 6 hours
From $8.85

Full-Day View of Lago Maggiore with Lunch

We're Milan's melting pot for expats & Italians. Enjoy a full day of english in a beautiful location! You don't have to go abroad to meet mother tongue individuals or mix it up with an international crowd. Our host will guarantee a super friedly and informal mood. We're not an english school. We give people the opportunity to socialize speaking english while having fun and making new friends. Give it a try! You won't be dissapointed.

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See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $77.4

Stresa: Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off boat tour

Depart from Stresa and discover the wonderful Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella. Enjoy a lakeside lunch at the former and see the fantastic Palazzo Borromeo at the latter (not included in the cost of the tour).

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based on 3 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 to 8 hours
From $13.27

Private Lush Cruise in Lake Maggiore (Milan) for up to 9 people

We are an OFFICIAL family run Boat Charter & Tour company, with all the permissions required by law (unlike some others on the site), and we operate with the HIGHEST standards in Safety and Customer Service. We have designed this experience to make it "The best part of your holidays", exploring the best corners of Lago Maggiore from the best perspective. You decide how long you would like the tour (1 hr, 2hrs, half day, full day, Sunset Cruise) and the itinerary depends on the length of your cruise. This is a PRIVATE cruise on our amazing 10mt Ilver boat, Very spacious and Comfortable, with Sundeck, Shadow, Cabin and WC. We offer an ALL INCLUSIVE formula (no surprises) where VAT, Captain and FUEL USED are included, as well as locally made lush snacks and drinks (Including Highest quality Prosecco). The starting booking price is for 1hr cruise ONLY, select other options as required or feel free to contact us for a personalized request/quote.

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See Details → Duration :1 to 6 hours
From $298.54

An exclusive food and wine tour on Lake Maggiore

The surroundings of lake Maggiore are the homeland of some of the most prestigious Italian gastronomic specialties: varieties of cheese like the "Bettelmatt" are the natural match for elegant yet full-bodied wines like Nebbiolo, the king of Piemontese vines. This exclusive tour will lead you to discover some of these mouth-watering treasures: starting form Stresa, where you'll have an espresso or a cappuccino, together with a sweet specialty in a historical tea room. The following stage will be a cheese seasoning cellar, where you'll have a tasting matched by some varieties of wine. Finally, you'll reach Gattinara, a charming small town which has given its name to a fine red wine based on Nebbiolo grapes: the Gattinara DOCG. A guided tasting of this nectar will be held in an historical local winery.

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See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $1023.89

Ticket to ride: a panoramic train running close to Lake Maggiore

Built on the track of an ancient Roman way, connecting Oscella (Domodossola) and Leocarnum (Locarno), the Vigezzina railroad was inaugurated in 1923, becoming a strategic connection for several small villages in the valleys close to lake Maggiore. Still today, even after severe damages caused by a flood in 1978, the railroad has a strong commercial and touristic function, connecting Sempione and Gottardo districts. This exclusive guided tour will allow you to enjoy a panoramic ride on this small and fascinating train, travelling from Italy to Switzerland across hidden and enchanting valleys. Thanks to a stop, you will have the chance to discover nice villages, such as Santa Maria Maggiore. A different point of view on Lake Maggiore beautiful outback.

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based on 2 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $729.77

Activities & Tours: Italy

Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan

Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands

Borromean Islands Private Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa

Private Tour of Borromean Islands with Micaela Guide

Private Tour to Bellagio and Lake Como from Stresa

Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide

Ticket for the three Borromean Islands from Stresa

Ticket for Isola Madre & Bella from Stresa

Stresa to Isola Bella Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Ticket

Full-Day View of Lago Maggiore with Lunch

Stresa: Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off boat tour

Private Lush Cruise in Lake Maggiore (Milan) for up to 9 people

An exclusive food and wine tour on Lake Maggiore

Ticket to ride: a panoramic train running close to Lake Maggiore

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