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Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

3.8(305)Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 305 reviews8 hFree cancellationBy ISOLE LAGO MAGGIORE SRL
Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

About this activity

Spend a day island hopping around the Borromean Islands with a 1-day hop-on hop boat ticket around Italy’s Lake Maggiore. Departing from the lakeside town of Stresa Piazza Marconi, create your own sightseeing schedule using the boat as transport. See the elegant island palace and formal gardens of Isola Madre, admire the lush vegetation on Isola Bella and stroll along the charming promenade of the tiny Isola dei Pescatori. Enjoy lake views as you cruise between them and spend as little or as long as you like at each island.

You may reserve the right to cancel a customer's booking for a full refund in case of bad weather condiction.

What's included

  • ✓GPS commentary on board
  • ✓Multilingual captains
  • ✓VAT included
  • ✓Non-scheduled public service: shared transfer to the Borromean Islands

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Restroom on board
  • ✕Entrance ticket to the palaces and gardens of Isola Madre and Isola Bella (combi ticket euro 28)
  • ✕Musei e giardini Botanici dell'Isola Madre e isola bella
  • ✕Landing fee for each island

Meeting and pickup

  • Departure from Ticket Office Servizio pubblico non di linea Every day from 9.30 to 18.00

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We recommend visiting this stop order first stop Isola Madre, second Isola Pescatori at the end Isola Bella.
  • Animals are allowed on board the boats, it is not allowed to enter the Borromean properties.
  • In the 14th century the Borromeo, powerful feudal lords of the area but originally from San Miniato, became owners of the islands and thus began their transformation. Even today the family still owns Isola Bella and Isola Madre, in addition to the three rocks that emerged known as Castles of Cannero due to the ruins of medieval fortifications. Isola dei Pescatori is the only one permanently inhabited, albeit by a small community, while the two "sister" islands are coveted by tourists who admire the two splendid palaces and their gardens, famous throughout Europe for the quality of the landscape. and for the care and variety of plant architectures, made up of over 2000 varieties of different species. In Isola Madre there is also a large fauna of oriental birds, such as white peacocks, golden pheasants and parrots, free in the splendid garden. Isola Bella, on the other hand, has a garden that, skilfully designed over the centuries, has multicolored blooms throughout the year, in rotation among the various floral species (roses, orchids, bulbous plants, magnolias, orchards, azaleas, gardenias, wisteria).
  • Upon your arrival at Stresa Piazza Marconi you can contact one of the representatives at the ticket office or go directly to the pier of Isole Lago Maggiore s.n.c. to find the boat, recognizable by a large tricolor sail with the Italian flag. Please exchange your voucher at the ticket office to join the tour and make the payment of the landing fee.
  • Palace and garden are not included

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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