The day of the boat tour we’ll wait for you to the departure port at your pick-up time. Our staff will welcome you on our yacht. If you need more information about the embarkation point you can use the map on this page
From Stresa: 2 Borromean Islands Hop-on Hop-off Boat Tour
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Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands with a private boat service
Enjoy a scenic sunset cruise on the Borromean Gulf passing by Baveno, Stresa, through the Feriolo Islands to Santa Caterina del Sasso and then back to Feriolo.
Description
Discover the beautiful Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands on this hop-on hop-off boat tour. Cruise from Stresa to 2 of the Borromean Islands, either Isola Madre and Isola Bella, or Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella.
After making your way to the meeting point, board the modern boat and set off to Lake Maggiore’s most characteristic places. Relax and enjoy the beauty of the lake as you go. As you cruise, hear fascinating facts about the sights with a geolocalized audio guide in English and Italian.
When the boat arrives at each island, simply hop off the boat and hop back on the next boat when you want to continue your tour. Explore the islands’ attractions and natural beauty at your own pace.
Isola Madre and Isola Bella
Embark on a boat trip from Stresa Piazza Marconi and discover the two most visited Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore. First, visit Isola Madre which is the farthest island from Stresa. Explore the island, which is famous for its botanical gardens. See the free-living birdlife and admire the peacocks and pheasants who stroll calmly through the gardens.
Discover the unique plants of the island, such as the famous Cashmere tree and Bougainville. You can also visit the villa with its puppet collection. Next, visit Isola Bella most famous for its palace, splendid caves, and Italian-style gardens, before returning to Stresa.
Fishermen’s Island and Beautiful Island
First, visit Isola dei Pescatori, the only one of the Borromean Islands inhabited all year round. Explore its many charming alleys and stop to taste the typical dishes of the lake at one of the numerous restaurants. Finish your island tour with a stop at Isola Bella most famous for its palace, splendid caves, and Italian-style gardens.
Admire the views from the famous terraces, enjoy some shopping in the elegant boutique stores, or visit the local handicraft market, before returning to Stresa.
Highlights
- Have lunch on one of the terraces on the lake at typical restaurants
- Visit the famous botanical garden of Isola Madre
- Enjoy traveling at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off tour
- Admire the Borromean palace and gardens of Isola Bella
- Sail on the waters of Lake Maggiore
Includes
- Hop-on hop-off boat ticket to visit 2 Borromean Islands
- Multilingual captain
- Multilingual pre-recorded commentary on board
- Free time on each island
Excludes
- Entrance to the Borromean Palace Museum and Gardens
- Food and drinks
- Tour guide
- Landing fee of €0.50 for each island to be paid locally
- Island entrance fees
- Lunch
More information
The entire refund will be given only in case of “very bad” weather conditions and in case it will not be possible to postpone the boat tour.
What I have to do the day of departure? Where I have to to go?
Yes, we depart from any port in the bay of Naples and Salerno, including isles. Just tell us where your accommodation is and we will pick you up directly in front of your hotel, while the boat will sail from the nearby port.
What to bring
What to bring
- Room
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
- Bikes
Know before you go
- In order to ensure the correct operation of the booked service, we invite you to respect the booking slot.
- From 16 March 2025 to 2 November 2025 the palaces and gardens of the beautiful and mother island will be open.
- The entrance ticket to the palace and garden of Isola Bella and mother is not included.
- Pets are allowed on the boat but not inside the museum and garden.
- The departure times of the tour start from 9:30 AM until 14:15 AM (last departure to Isola Madre)
- A landing tax of €0.50 needs to be paid per person for each island at the ticket office (not included in the tour price)
- This tour may be canceled for poor weather, and a refund will be issued
- This tour takes place rain or shine
- Being a non-scheduled public service and rental with driver, departure, transfer and return times are at the complete discretion of the customer, guaranteeing maximum flexibility.
Meeting point
- Stresa
- Hop-on hop-off
- 1 Day
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