Lake Maggiore Boat Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the beauty of Lake Maggiore on a private boat tour that blends history, culture, and relaxation. Cruise past Isola Madre, admiring its lush botanical gardens and the elegant Palazzo Borromeo from the water. Continue to the breathtaking Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso, a monastery perched on a cliff, perfect for stunning photos. Your first stop is Isola Pescatori, a charming fishing village with narrow streets, quaint shops, and lakeside cafés. Take a leisurely stroll, browse for handmade souvenirs, or enjoy a coffee while soaking in the authentic atmosphere. Afterward, dive into the crystal-clear waters for a refreshing swim in one of the lake’s best spots. Finally, visit Isola Bella, where you can explore the magnificent Palazzo Borromeo and its spectacular gardens at your own pace. Choose to stay on the island and return by ferry or enjoy a quick visit before we bring you back to Stresa by boat, completing a memorable day on the lake.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Fuel
- Prosecco
What's not
- Admission fee
Itinerary
Disembark at Isola Bella and enjoy a charming stroll through its picturesque streets, lined with artisan shops and lakeside cafés. You can choose to visit the magnificent Palazzo Borromeo with its grand halls and grottoes, or simply wander the stunning Italian-style gardens, home to elegant fountains, statues, and white peacocks. Take your time exploring, snap some beautiful photos, enjoy a coffee or gelato by the water, and then hop back on board for the next leg of your journey.
Stroll through the charming fishing village, explore its narrow streets lined with local shops and traditional houses, and visit the small church of San Vittore. Snap photos of the picturesque waterfront, browse for handmade souvenirs, or enjoy a quick coffee or gelato at a lakeside café before heading back to your boat. For a focused experience, take a scenic walk or relax with a drink by the water.
Admire Isola Madre from the water, taking in the beauty of its lush botanical gardens and the elegant Palazzo Borromeo. Snap photos of the island’s serene landscape, historic architecture, and vibrant greenery as you cruise past, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere before continuing your journey.
Admire the stunning Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso from the water, with its dramatic position clinging to the cliffside. Take in the beauty of its historic architecture and scenic surroundings, capturing photos of the monastery and the lake before continuing your journey.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The boat driver meets them at the floating pontoon on the lake.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Il Medeghino
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Lake Maggiore
- Its from-price is 124% above the median of the 82 experiences we list in Lake Maggiore.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 82.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore is a long Alpine lake shared by Italy and Switzerland, with the Borromean Islands, villa gardens and mountains at its back.
Lake Maggiore stretches for some 60 km from the Swiss canton of Ticino south into Piedmont and Lombardy, and it is the second largest lake in Italy after Garda. Its western shore holds the resort towns of Stresa, Baveno and Verbania, with grand 19th-century hotels along the water and mountains rising behind. The mild climate allows palms, camellias and azaleas to flourish in the lakeside gardens.
Top-ranked sights in Lake Maggiore: Palazzo Borromeo, Gardens of Villa Taranto (Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto).
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