Island village with church tower and colorful buildings on Isole Borromee, Italy, viewed from the water.
Hop-on hop-off boat docked at Isole Borromee with historic buildings in the background.
Isole Borromee island view with villa and lush greenery on a Hop-on Hop-off tour.
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Highlights

  • Explore the Borromean Islands at your own pace with this round-trip boat transfer.
  • With boats running every 30 minutes, you will visit three picturesque islands along the shores of Lake Maggiore.
  • Discover Isola Bella's flower gardens, the fishing village of Isola Pescatori, and the botanical beauty of Isola Madre.

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Island village with church tower and colorful buildings on Isole Borromee, Italy, viewed from the water.
Hop-on hop-off boat docked at Isole Borromee with historic buildings in the background.
Cobblestone street with tourists and cafes in Isole Borromee, Italy.

Stresa Boat Tour

If you're looking for a convenient and cost-effective way to explore the beautiful Borromean Islands, choose this round-trip boat transfers 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.

The Borromean 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 for you to explore.

  • Isola Madre, the largest of the three islands, has been maintained since about 1823 in an English style. Wander through the villa and garden at your own pace.

  • Isola Superior is the smallest of the three and is nicknamed Isola Pescatori or Fisherman’s Island. Being only one of the 3 islands to be inhabited all year round, with a population of 25 (as of 2018), you get a chance to get up and close with the locals.

Schedule

  • First bus: 9am from Piazza Guglielmo Marconi

  • Last bus: 6pm from Piazza Guglielmo Marconi

  • Frequency: Every 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Round-trip boat transfers from Stresa to the Borromean Islands
  • Stops at Isola Bella, Isola Pescatori, and Isola Madre

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Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

  • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your departure to avoid any delays.

Boarding Point

  • Board your boat at C.M.A. Group

  • Address: Piazza Marconi, 28838 Stresa VB, Italy.

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Getting There

By Train

  • The closest train station is Stresa. It is a 12 - minute walk to the boarding point.

  • Board trains EC, EC52, R23, and many more to get you there.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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