• Stresa - Enjoy a delightful day at the picturesque Lake Maggiore with this excursion from Milan. Located a short distance from Milan, the Borromeo Islands are a must-see during a visit to Lake Maggiore. Alternatively, the lake is accessible by train from Milan in just an hour. Explore Stresa, a charming village nestled between the mountains and the lake, featuring beautiful 19th-century mansions and gardens. Established over a thousand years ago, Stresa was significantly influenced by Milan’s aristocratic Borromeo family, who commissioned the stunning 15th to 17th-century palaces and villas that Stresa and the nearby islands are famous for.
• Borromean Islands - From Stresa, take a boat to the Borromean Islands. Your guide will introduce you to the magnificent Isola Bella, the enchanting villas, gardens, and theaters on Isola Madre, and the traditional fishing village of Isola Pescatori. Isola Bella will captivate you with its grand baroque palace and terraced Italian-style gardens. It is the most famous of the Borromean Islands, located just a 10-minute boat ride from Stresa. Explore the lavish palace and monumental gardens.
  On Isola Madre, the atmosphere is more genuine, featuring a splendid botanical garden. It houses a traditional Italian villa adorned with frescoes and ornate furniture, and the sprawling gardens offer a refreshing retreat in the summer.
• Island of the Fishermen (Isola dei Pescatori) - Isola Pescatori is more vibrant, a charming fishing village situated on an island just a 10-minute boat ride from Stresa. It’s an ideal spot for a leisurely lunch, and after some free time, your guide will accompany you back to Stresa to catch the train to Milan.

• Guide available for the full day
• Boat transfers included
• Train tickets from Milan to Stresa and return
• Entrance tickets to Palazzo Borromeo

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Lake Maggiore, one of the ‘Lombardy lakes’ in northern Italy, is the country’s second-largest lake, following Lake Garda. This glacier-formed lake is bordered by hills to the south and mountains to the north, featuring a long and narrow shape. Stresa serves as an ideal starting point for exploring Lake Maggiore. Visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions, including palaces, villas, gardens, markets, local festivals, and concerts. There are walking paths suitable for all levels and excursions departing from Stresa to explore the highlights of the Italian Lake District. The Borromean Islands are accessible by boat.

A guide will lead you through the opulent Baroque palace and terraced gardens of Isola Bella, the delightful villas, gardens, and theaters on Isola Madre, and the traditional fishing village of Isola Pescatori. Isola Bella is particularly impressive with its magnificent Baroque palace and Italian-style terraced gardens.

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