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Visit 3 exquisite islands on this boat tour of Lake Maggiore as you choose the order of your visit and the duration of each stop.
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Explore the Borromean Islands at your own pace, on this hop-on hop-off boat tour from Stresa, with boats running every 30 minutes.
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Discover Isola Bella's flower gardens, an island known for its beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters.
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Explore the fishing village of Isola Pescatori, and enjoy delicious and fresh seafood.
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The botanical beauty of Isola Madre – home to rare plants, exotic flowers, and peacocks roaming free – is sure to captivate you.
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Did you know? The gardens of Isola Madre feature exotic plants from all over the world including a Kashmir cypress tree over 200 years old!
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Round-trip hop-on hop-off boat tour
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Stops at Isola Bella, Isola Pescatori, and Isola Madre
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Entry to the palaces and gardens
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Landing fee (€0.50 per island per person)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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If you're looking for a convenient and cost-effective way to explore the beautiful Borromean Islands, choose this round-trip hop-on hop-off boat tour starting from Stresa. Enjoy a full day of unlimited travel on Lake Maggiore, and visit 3 picturesque islands – Isola Bella, Isola Pescatori, and Isola Madre – at your own pace.
More About the Islands
Make your way to Isola Bella, a place of surprising splendor with flower gardens in continuous bloom and priceless architectural treasures. It has a beautiful villa and terraced garden.
Did you know that Isola Madre is the largest of the three islands? It has been maintained since about 1823 in an English style. Explore its own villa and an English-style garden.
Isola Superior is the smallest of the three and nicknamed Isola Pescatori or Fisherman’s Island. Make sure to explore some fresh seafood hear! Being only one of the 3 islands to be inhabited all year round, with a population of 25 (as of 2018), take this chance to get up and close with the locals.
Schedule
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First boat: 9:15am
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Last boat: 3:15pm
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Frequency: Every 30 mins
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Important Information
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Pets are allowed on the boat but not inside the museums and gardens.
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The boat tour is subject to weather conditions. In case of severe weather conditions or strong winds, the tour might not take place.
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The landing fee should be paid locally on arrival at the islands so carry cash in hand.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
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Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your departure to avoid any delays.
Boarding Point
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Board your boat at C.M.A. Group
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Address: Piazza Marconi, 28838 Stresa VB, Italy.
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Getting There
By Train
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The closest train station is Stresa. It is a 12 - minute walk to the boarding point.
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Board trains EC, EC52, R23, and many more to get you there.
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