Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour
1.Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour
Hop-on hop-off boats from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella. Flexible island time and great views.
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Hop-on hop-off boats from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella. Flexible island time and great views.
Most PopularHop on and off ferries from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella, with flexible island time on Lake Maggiore.
“Stresa is a beautiful place. The people running the boats were patient and terrific. Boats comfortable. You do have thay searatey to get to the gardends and castle. Lunch was great. This was a "don't miss".”
Milan to Lake Maggiore by coach and boat, with Stresa time and two Borromean Islands plus Isola Bella’s palace gardens.
“The experience was very good. Our tour guide Monica was very knowledgeable and very pleasant. I rated this tour a 4 instead of 5 because as per the itenarary included the entry to the Palace Boromeo grounds however we were informed by the tour guide this was not included. It was disappointing considering this was…”
Private 5-hour Borromean Islands tour from Stresa with Micaela, boat ride, and guided visits to Isola dei Pescatori, Isola Bella, and Isola Madre.
“Michaela was an outstanding tour guide, also Alesondro our private boat captain!!! Best and very comprehensive experience!”
Private guided boat tour on Lake Maggiore to the Borromeo Islands, with skip-the-line pier access, Isola Bella palace, and Isola Pescatori village.
“We were so impressed from the beginning to the end of our tour. I don’t usually book things online, especially in a foreign country, not being very proficient in using my phone to do things. I found the whole experience very professional from where to meet to taking us back to the same spot. Micaela…”
2-hour vineyard tasting in Domodossola: 3 Ossola wines with local bread, cheeses, and meats plus panoramic Alps views. Mobile ticket, English.
“An absolute must if you are in the area. Stella and her husband couldn't have been more welcoming. I was able to sample several of their delicious wines with a selection of breads, cheeses and meats. I learnt so much about the wine making process during my visit. Will be placing my order as soon…”
Private Lake Orta tour with Micaela: medieval Orta San Giulio walk, boat to Isola di San Giulio, English guide, 2 hours.
“Our tour guide, Micaela was filled with interesting facts and her knowledge of history was deep. She made the experience so worthwhile!”
Hop-on, hop-off ferries from Stresa to Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore. Flexible stops every 30 minutes with palace option.
“The service was good, but limited time on islands would use other ferry services which were more frequent and offered more options, it was not really hop on hop off as we had to get to all 3 islands in a set time as last pick up was 13:50 which meant we rushed.”
Stroll Cannobio’s old streets to S. Vittore and the Sanctuary of S. Pietà, then enjoy an aperitif by Lake Maggiore.
Hop-on hop-off ferries from Stresa to Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore. Flexible times, onboard commentary, local fees.
“Islands are great but the "promised" English speaking narration on the boats does not exist. No directions, highlights, things to see. Better to take the regular ferry and less expensive.”
Private lake Orta day trip from Stresa, Baveno or Verbania: Sacro Monte UNESCO, medieval Orta San Giulio, optional Isola San Giulio boat.
“We hired Davide for two days while staying in Stresa. Davide took my daughter and I to lake Orta and to Lavertezzo Switzerland. As well as being a safe, wonderful driver, he was a pleasure to spend time with. We appreciated all the information he shared with us and would highly recommend him!!”
Private Cesarina cooking class in Stresa: cook pasta and dessert at home, enjoy local wine, take real skills. English. 4 hours.
“I would highly recommend this experience if you are travelling in this area of Italy. Gabriella and her husband were so welcoming and friendly. It was a pleasure to be in their company. I learnt how to make bruschetta, ravioli, tagliatelle and tirimisu all from scratch. We then sat down and ate and drank together.…”
Private hop-on boat from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella with flexible timing on Lake Maggiore.
“It was OK to have a boat for our group to move from one isle to other, but for the low season is too expensive compared to public service that was not busy at all.”
Private Orta San Giulio tour with Giulia Ferrari: Piazza Motta, San Giulio island basilica, Romanesque church details, and guided viewpoints.
“We had a great day with Julia. She was on time to our meeting location and gave us some good tips on restaurants to eat at and do outside of our tour.”
A private guide helps you tour all three Borromean Islands in one day from Stresa, with boat transfers and time to enjoy gardens.
“Private Boat is an advantage tour guide was extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of trip including her knowledge of plants. Her recommendations for places to eat and she was very conscious of our various mobility issues.”
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