Spend a day at stunning Lake Maggiore in Italy's beautiful Piedmont region with this day trip from Milan. You'll wander the picturesque streets of Stresa on the lake, before cruising out to Isola Bella island to visit to the Borromeo Palace and Gardens.

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Duration 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Visit beautiful Stresa on the shores of Lake Maggiore
Admire the stunning views as you cruise on the Lake
Explore the exquisite Isola Bella Palace and Gardens

Full description

On the borders of Piedmont, Lombardy, and Switzerland, spectacular Lake Maggiore is the second largest lake in Italy and known for its incredible beauty. Your tour will take you from Milan to picturesque Stresa, on the western shores of Lake Maggiore. Stresa is a lovely town with beautiful villas and gardens, some of which are open to the public. With a comfortable climate, Stresa offers stunning lake views, and you can also take the cable car up to Monte Mottarone for views of the Alps and the lakes. Next, hop on board for a cruise on Lake Maggiore, and admire the stunning scenery as the boat takes you out to the Borromean Islands. You'll visit Isola Bella, or "beautiful island," just offshore from Stresa. On this rich historical island you'll visit the Palazzo Borromeo, an exquisite palace dating back to the 17th century. You'll also be able to explore the beautiful palace gardens.

Includes

Transfer to Stresa by bus
Cruise on Lake Maggiore

Hotel pick–up
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Entrance to Borromean Palace and Gardens

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts

Meeting point

Zani Viaggi - Milan Visitor Center: Largo Cairoli / via Cusani, Milan, MM1 Cairoli

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Important information

Not allowed

Pets
Luggage or large bags

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 11 reviews

Review summary

Value for money
3/5
Safety
4.3/5
Service
3.3/5
Organization
3.3/5

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Very good transport, very well organized tour, Salvatore the guide with a lot of knowledge, valued the whole tour with valid information about Lake Maggiore, its inhabitants and owners of palaces and villas and still a lot about the History of Italy. We liked a lot. To be much more practical, tickets to the Palace and Gardens should be included on the tour.

September 1, 2019

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We hired a 10-hour tour and it was less than 8. We hired a visit to Stresa and we didn't do it. Presumably for weather reasons. When the weather is bad they should have alternatives or cancel the tour by returning the amount of the excursion. Virtually nothing that was advertised came true. We expressed our discomfort to the guide but he showed no interest in remedying anything. We leave a written record on the form they gave us. I look forward to hearing from those responsible.

May 14, 2018

Great trip, great guide and thoroughly enjoyed it!

November 6, 2017

From Milan: Stresa, Alps, & Lake Maggiore Half Day Tour

From Milan: Stresa, Alps, & Lake Maggiore Half Day Tour

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Great trip, great guide and thoroughly enjoyed it!