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“Unfortunately there was no guide, tickets got us the transfer to the islands only. Boats were fast, comfortable and there was enough room for everybody. They ran on time and we were very happy with this tour.”
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.
“Servizio molto efficiente e sempre puntuali”
Hop on and off ferries from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella, with flexible island time on Lake Maggiore.
“The boat’s keeper was nice and we can take even not the same boat for returning back. It was beautiful sight to visit”
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.
“My husband and I took this tour on Monday the 5th August and we were not disappointed. We traveled in a very comfortable Air conditioned coach all perhaps 13 of us. Our tour guide Stephano (I think) was very informative and knowledgeable. The highlight for us was definitely Isola Bella, the gardens so very beautiful.…”
Private 5-hour Borromean Islands tour from Stresa with Micaela, boat ride, and guided visits to Isola dei Pescatori, Isola Bella, and Isola Madre.
“while a long day it was worth it. Micaela was a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend. All the islands wewfascinating”
Hop between Lake Maggiore’s Borromean Islands from Stresa with a modern speedboat, free island time, and English/Italian audio.
“très belles îles et très pratique cette activité en bateau qui nous dépose et peut nous récupérer tous les 30 min, ça nous laisse gérer notre temps sur les différentes îles. même si on a choisi que 2 îles pour débarquer, on nous débarque quand même sur le 3 ème...à nous de choisir d'y descendre…”
Speed-control thrills on Mount Mottarone in Stresa: a 1200m alpine coaster with 360° Alps and seven-lakes views.
“Activité sympa. Mais le tarif sur place est bcp plus avantageux. Aussi, inutile de réserver en ligne vu qu’il n’y a qu’une file d’attente et nous ne gagnons rien d’avoir anticipé l’achat… Un minimum d’amabilité du personnel ne serait pas de trop…”
Private guided boat tour on Lake Maggiore to the Borromeo Islands, with skip-the-line pier access, Isola Bella palace, and Isola Pescatori village.
“Thoroughly enjoyed our time on the lake with Micaela. She was very knowledgeable and pleasant, great english too. Recommend for anyone visiting the area and looking for a great way to spend the day visiting the islands.”
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.
“Isola Madre, si vous n'achetez pas de billet pour visiter alors vous ne pourrez oas vous y promener. Isola Bella, meme sans visiter, vous pourrez vous promener”
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