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From Milan: Stresa, Alps & Lake Maggiore Half Day Tour

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from $77.66

Opening Hours

clock9 am or 1:30 pm depending on the operator on Sundays, Mondays and optionally Wednesdays from April to October

Duration

clock9 hours

What It Is

  • The day trip to Lake Maggiore introduces the second largest and one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy.
  • Consisting of a group of islands and flanked by the Alps, Maggiore Lake boasts incredible natural beauty.
  • Stresa is a charming lakeside town that offers great views of the lake and has amazing gardens and villas.
  • A boat trip introduces Isola Bella (Beautiful Island) among other Borromean Islands.
  • Borromean Palace occupies Isola Bella, featuring splendid gardens.
  • Travelers enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle and the assistance of a knowledgeable guide.

Your Experience With From Milan: Stresa, Alps & Lake Maggiore Half Day Tour

  • On this day trip, you will enjoy the beauty of Lake Maggiore, the second largest and one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy.
  • Explore the chic town of Stresa, abounding with incredible gardens and villas, some of which are open to the general public.
  • Experience fantastic panoramic views of Lake Maggiore.
  • Learn the history of the surrounding area and, optionally, take a cable car ride to witness stunning panoramic views of the lake.
  • Take a boat trip on the lake and discover the Borromean Islands, with Isola Bella as the highlight.

What From Milan: Stresa, Alps & Lake Maggiore Half Day Tour Includes?

  • Tour is led by a knowledgeable and certified guide.
  • Round trip transport from Milan and a boat tour of Lake Maggiore

Things Before Go

Tips

  • Some people refer to Lake Maggiore as Italy's Garden of Eden.
  • Some illustrious personalities who enjoyed the beauty of Isola Bella were Napoleon Bonaparte, Ernest Hemmingway and the Prince of Wales.

Is It Suitable for Me?

  • The day trip to Maggiore Island is the right thing to do for every traveler staying in Milan.
  • The activity is especially recommended to nature and art lovers.
  • The tour is suitable for people of all ages.

Travellers Talk

  • According to the comments of the reviewers, a day trip to Lake Maggiore is a must-do for vacationers visiting Milan.
  • The comments indicate that the duration of the trip to the lake from Milan is a short one.
  • The majority of the comments imply that the experience widely exceeded the expectations of the participants.
  • Travelers spoke highly about the organization of the trip and the performance of the guide for the most part.
  • Albeit there were some complaints regarding the trip, the impression is that the tour is a highly-recommended activity according to most travelers.

Best Times to Visit

  • Weekdays for fewer visitors and spring for the most beautiful nature

Ticket Information


Hotel Pickup

    Routes/Attractions

    • Milan
    • Stresa
    • Isola Bella
    • Milan

    Address / Pick up Location

      Zani Viaggi, via Cusani, Milan

    Disabled Access

      The trip to Lake Maggiore isn't suitable for people suffering from disability issues.

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