MILAN · ITALY
The Milan classics, and the best way to do each.
The 15 most popular lake maggiore & borromean islands day trips for visitors to Milan. The ones worth building a morning or a day around, with prices, running times and who you book through.
Hop-on hop-off boats from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella. Flexible island time and great views.
Most Popular“Nice trip to all 3 Borromean Islands, with hassle free experience. No long time waiting for boats and easy to find what to do and where to go.”
Hop between Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola Pescatori on Lake Maggiore from Stresa, with time for peacocks, lunch, and sights.
“Accueil en français . Petits bateaux typiques avec capitaine parlant français . Rotation toutes les 30 minutes très ponctuelles .”
Hop on Lake Maggiore boats from Stresa to Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella for village streets, peacocks, and terrace lunch.
“Schnelle Abfahrt bei Stresa. Etwas Unklarheit wann es Abfahrten an den anderen Inseln gibt. Hier hat eine Rückfrage beim Personal geholfen - wir hatten allerdings hier schon recht lange gewartet. Sonst ein guter Transport und hat trotz Gewitter gut und sicher geklappt.”
Hop on and off ferries from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella, with flexible island time on Lake Maggiore.
“A bit disorganized with the multiple docks. Wish there was a sign for our tour boat by dock. One time they pulled in, dropped off and took off without letting anyone on.”
Hop on a Stresa boat to explore Isola Bella at your pace, with frequent departures, Borromean views, and time for the Palace.
Stresa boat trip to Isola Madre and Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore. Peacocks, botanical gardens, palace terraces, caves, shopping.
“An incredibly good and interesting tour, delivered with great professionalism. The guide was outstanding and went above and beyond. We traveled as a family with a two-year-old, and everything was perfectly organized. Highly recommended.”
Milan to Lake Maggiore by coach and boat, with Stresa time and two Borromean Islands plus Isola Bella’s palace gardens.
“A beautiful glimpse into the Italian countryside. Only 90 minutes from Milan it’s like entering a different universe. So much natural beauty on all the islands and shore. Also the perfect time for a day trip, not too long or short”
Private 5-hour Borromean Islands tour from Stresa with Micaela, boat ride, and guided visits to Isola dei Pescatori, Isola Bella, and Isola Madre.
“Micaela was absolutely amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable, and she brought to life the stories of the Borromeo family. I could not be any happier! The private tour was incredible!!”
Hop between Lake Maggiore’s Borromean Islands from Stresa with a modern speedboat, free island time, and English/Italian audio.
“Parfait! Équipe très professionnelle bilingue et chaleureuse. Je conseille vivement.”
Speed-control thrills on Mount Mottarone in Stresa: a 1200m alpine coaster with 360° Alps and seven-lakes views.
“Super activité en famille. Attention elle se mérite grosse montée avant d’y arrivé. Mais cela valait le coup.”
Private guided boat tour on Lake Maggiore to the Borromeo Islands, with skip-the-line pier access, Isola Bella palace, and Isola Pescatori village.
“Micaela was an AMAZING guide! We were in Stresa for our honeymoon, and Micaela picked us right up from our hotel. The private boat alone makes this tour worth it and micaela makes sure you are never stuck in a line. The history she told about each of the islands was fascinating. Highly HIGHLY recommend”
1-hour Stresa Lake Maggiore sunset cruise with Borromean Gulf views and Isola Bella gardens, led by a multilingual captain. $23.
“wonderful”
Boat from Stresa to Isola Bella with hop-on freedom, palace and gardens, and famous white peacocks on Lake Maggiore.
“All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Good value and a great service”
Hop on a boat from Stresa across Lake Maggiore, exploring Borromean islands and Isola Pescatori’s fishing village at your pace.
“la météo 😀”
Flexible hop-on boat from Stresa to Isola Madre and Isola Bella, with botanical gardens, terrace views, and palace-style island time.
“היה מעולה שווה תמחיר!”
From the Duomo to the lakes, and every way to see them.
