Stresa Trip Overview
Hello, I’m Micaela Lucini, an expert local guide.This is a customized guided tour of lake Maggiore’s islands by private charter boat to explore beautiful isola Bella, the most famous of the Borromeo islands, and Fishermen’s island (Pescatori) from Stresa, Pallanza or Baveno, accompanied by a personal English-speaking tour guide. Discover an incredible island – isola Bella – where art, history, architecture and exotic and mediterranean species make this place at the foot of the Alps something unique in the world. Stroll through the quaint fishermen’s village on isola Pescatori to discover the old island’s activities. Enjoy a private water tour around lake Maggiore’s isola Madre to admire it from the lake or make the most of your trip and upgrade this private tour to include also a stop and guided visit to the charming isola Madre to explore its lovely botanical gardens with orange trees, agaves, palms and the island’s 16th-century villa which houses a lovely puppet theatre collection.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 6 hours
Starts: Stresa, Italy
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Stresa, Piedmont, Italy
Hello, I’m Micaela Lucini, an expert local guide.This is a customized guided tour of lake Maggiore’s islands by private charter boat to explore beautiful isola Bella, the most famous of the Borromeo islands, and Fishermen’s island (Pescatori) from Stresa, Pallanza or Baveno, accompanied by a personal English-speaking tour guide. Discover an incredible island – isola Bella – where art, history, architecture and exotic and mediterranean species make this place at the foot of the Alps something unique in the world. Stroll through the quaint fishermen’s village on isola Pescatori to discover the old island’s activities. Enjoy a private water tour around lake Maggiore’s isola Madre to admire it from the lake or make the most of your trip and upgrade this private tour to include also a stop and guided visit to the charming isola Madre to explore its lovely botanical gardens with orange trees, agaves, palms and the island’s 16th-century villa which houses a lovely puppet theatre collection.
Stop At: Borromeo Palace, Isola Madre Italy
You will discover the beauty and wealth in the Borromeo palace including the beautiful grottoes
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Isola Bella Italy
You will stroll through the enchanting Italianate gardens on isola Bella
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Island of the Fishermen (Isola dei Pescatori), Italy
You will enjoy the quaint village on Fishermen’s island
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Giardini Botanici dell’Isola Madre, Isola Madre, 28838 Stresa VB, Italy
You will see isola Madre from the boat if you book the shorter tour. Should you decide for the upgrade of the tour, a stop and a guided visit to the botanical gardens and the villa on isola Madre is included