LAKE MAGGIORE

Maggiore is the most famous of the Italian lakes, in part for its legendary beauty at times both majestic and wild, and also for the Borromean Islands. It is fed by the Ticino River, which rises in Switzerland, and its waters change from a jade green in the north to a deep blue in the south. The mountains of the Alps and pre-Alps shelter the lake which enjoys a constantly mild climate in which a luxuriant and exotic vegetation flourishes.

HALF DAY TO BORROMEAN ISLANDS
Drive to Stresa, pleasant resort which attracts many artists and writers, a delightful place with all the amenities of both a seaside and a skiing resort. Take a boat to the Borromean Islands. Since the 12th century the islands have belonged to the Borromeos, a princely family who since in the 17th century have built a magnificent palace with Italian-style gardens on Isola Bella. This palace is richly decorated with stucco, frescoes, paintings, tapestries and crystal chandeliers. Proceed to Isola dei Pescatori which remains quite unspoilt and then to Isola Madre which is one of the largest gardens full of rare and exotic plants and flowers.
Duration: 4 hours
Operating every day

FULL DAY AT LAKE MAGGIORE
Drive to Stresa, pleasant resort which attracts many artists and writers, a delightful place with all the amenities of both a seaside and a skiing resort. Take a boat to the Borromean Islands. Since the 12th century the islands have belonged to the Borromeos, a princely family who in the 17th century built a lovely palace with Italian-style gardens on Isola Bella. This palace is richly decorated with stucco, frescoes, paintings, tapestries and crystal chandeliers. Proceed to Isola dei Pescatori which remains quite unspoilt and then to Isola Madre which is one of the largest garden full of rare and exotic plants and flowers.
Break for lunch (not included) and drive to Pallanza which is a wonderful resort. Its quays, sheltered by magnolias and oleanders, offer lovely views of the lake. On the outskirts of the town is the Villa Taranto. Its gardens include several specialised gardens and 20.000 different species of plants and trees.
Duration: 9 hours
Operating every day from EXCEPT from November 1st to March 31st (when Villa Taranto is closed), January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.

NOTES:
Entrance fees to all museums and meals are NOT included unless indicated.
Itineraries can be adjusted in accordance to Clients’ wishes.