Lake Maggiore: Isola Bella and Pescatori Tour from Feriolo
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Discover the Borromean Islands on a boat tour from Feriolo and Isolino Camping Pier.
Description
Discover the beautiful Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands on this hop-on hop-off boat tour. Cruise from Stresa to the 3 Borromean Islands, Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Madre, and choose to include stops at 2 or all 3 of the islands. 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.
Embark on a boat trip from Stresa Piazza Marconi and discover three 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 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..
Explore the islands’ attractions and natural beauty at your own pace.
Highlights
Not suitable for
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users
Includes
- Hop-on hop-off boat tour
- Stops at the 3 Borromean Islands
- Multilingual Captain and crew
- Free time on each island
- Multilingual pre-recorded commentary on board
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 (cash only)
- Island entry fees
More information
Know before you go
To ensure the smooth operation of the service, please respect the tour departure
Tour departure takes place from about 09.45 AM until 13:15 AM
The departure times of the tour start from 09.45 AM until about 13:15 PM (last departure to 3 islands of the day) and the last departure time from Isola Madre (first stop) to other islands at 14.50
From 15 March 2025 to 2 November 2025 the palaces and gardens will be open
The entrance ticket to the palace and garden of Isola Bella and Isola Madre is not included
Pets are allowed on the boat but not inside the museum and garden
The 3 boat tour stops are Stresa, Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella
A landing tax of €0.50 needs to be paid per person for each island at the ticket office (cash only)
This tour may be canceled for poor weather, and a refund will be issued
Since this is a non-scheduled public service, the departure, transfer, and return times are at the complete discretion of the customer.
What to bring
What to bring
Comfortable shoes
Cash
Not allowed
Luggage or large bags
Bikes
Alcohol and drugs
Walking frames
Meeting point
- Feriolo
- Hop-on hop-off
- 1 Day
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