Villa Taranto, Lake Maggiore: Wonderful Garden Tour

New2 hFree cancellationBy ITALYGONIA TRAVEL

About this activity

The tour of the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens, in Verbania on Lake Maggiore, begins at the main entrance and immediately introduces the site’s rich botanical and scenic heritage.

You walk along the Conifer Avenue, with panoramic views, and reach the Italian Garden, featuring geometric flowerbeds, fountains, and fragrant rose gardens. The Tulip and Dahlia Maze offers spectacular seasonal blooms, while the Path of Essences hosts aromatic and tropical plants.

The Serra Vittoria leads into exotic atmospheres, followed by the Maple Avenue and the Rhododendron Woods. Among the greenery stands the elegant Mausoleum Chapel.

In the upper area, admire the Lotus Flower Pond, the Water Lily Pond, and the Terraced Gardens, with waterfalls, manicured lawns, and views over the lake and surrounding mountains.

The route continues through the Winter Garden and the succulent area, then crosses the Villa Taranto Garden Bridge. The return passes by the Columned Well and the Staircase of Amphorae.

What's included

✓Enjoy the Villa Taranto Garden Bridge and the Staircase of Amphorae
✓Panoramic views of Lake Maggiore and Borromean Islands
✓Admire the Italian Garden, the Tulip and Dahlia Maze, and the Path of Essences
✓Private walking tour of Villa Taranto with licensed tour guide
✓Walk through the Winter Garden
✓Explore the Serra Vittoria, the Rhododendron Woods, and the Mausoleum Chapel
✓Discover the Lotus Flower Pond, the Water Lily Pond, and the Terraced Gardens

Not included

✕Entrance ticket: Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens

Meeting and pickup

Via Prossano, 30 Street - Entrance to the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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