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

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Summary

Starts
Navigazione Isole Borromee Lago Maggiore S.N.C.
Languages
German, English, Italian, French, and Spanish
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Experience the beauty of Lake Maggiore in Italy with a flexible hop-on hop-off boat tour departing from Stresa. This one-day ticket lets you explore the enchanting Borromean Islands at your own pace, making it the perfect way to discover the region’s highlights.

Begin your adventure at Stresa Piazza Marconi, where you’ll board a shared boat with multilingual captains and GPS commentary. Cruise across the lake, soaking in panoramic views as you travel between Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella.

On Isola Madre, stroll through magnificent Renaissance gardens and admire exotic birds roaming freely. Isola dei Pescatori offers a charming fishing village atmosphere, with winding alleys and lakeside restaurants serving fresh local cuisine.

Isola Bella dazzles with its grand palace and terraced Italian gardens, famous for their statues, fountains, and vibrant blooms. Spend as much time as you wish on each island before hopping back on the boat to continue your journey.

Return to Stresa at your leisure, with boats running throughout the day. Exchange your voucher at the ticket office before boarding, and remember that entrance fees to palaces and gardens are not included. Book now to secure your spot and experience the magic of Lake Maggiore’s islands!

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Included

GPS commentary on board
Multilingual captains
VAT included
Non-scheduled public service: shared transfer to the Borromean Islands

Options

Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa
Hop on hop off boat tour
Borromean Islands tour: Isola madre first stop. Isola pescatori second stop Isola bella third stop
boat: Public boat

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
We recommend visiting this stop order first stop Isola Madre, second Isola Pescatori at the end Isola Bella.
Animals are allowed on board the boats, it is not allowed to enter the Borromean properties.
In the 14th century the Borromeo, powerful feudal lords of the area but originally from San Miniato, became owners of the islands and thus began their transformation. Even today the family still owns Isola Bella and Isola Madre, in addition to the three rocks that emerged known as Castles of Cannero due to the ruins of medieval fortifications. Isola dei Pescatori is the only one permanently inhabited, albeit by a small community, while the two "sister" islands are coveted by tourists who admire the two splendid palaces and their gardens, famous throughout Europe for the quality of the landscape. and for the care and variety of plant architectures, made up of over 2000 varieties of different species. In Isola Madre there is also a large fauna of oriental birds, such as white peacocks, golden pheasants and parrots, free in the splendid garden. Isola Bella, on the other hand, has a garden that, skilfully designed over the centuries, has multicolored blooms throughout the year, in rotation among the various floral species (roses, orchids, bulbous plants, magnolias, orchards, azaleas, gardenias, wisteria).
Upon your arrival at Stresa Piazza Marconi you can contact one of the representatives at the ticket office or go directly to the pier of Isole Lago Maggiore s.n.c. to find the boat, recognizable by a large tricolor sail with the Italian flag. Please exchange your voucher at the ticket office to join the tour and make the payment of the landing fee.
Palace and garden are not included

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