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On the south side of the Alps, Lake Maggiore is the second largest lake in Italy. Since the climate is mild year-round, the area is filled with Mediterranean vegetation and exotic plants. Lake Maggiore was featured in Ernest Hemingway's infamous novel, A Farewell to Arms, when the protagonist and his lover must row across the lake in order to escape the Italian Carabinieri (think police in military uniforms). Here's hoping you won't have any run-ins of that nature.
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1. Micaela - Private Tour Guide Lake Maggiore Orta Guided Tours
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5.0 based on 143 reviews
Dear travellers, I'm Micaela Lucini, a true local and experienced private guide in Stresa and I am back! Italy, just like many other countries, has gone through very tough times, but I am glad to inform you that Stresa, lake Maggiore, lake Orta as well as the rest of Italy are now back to normal! All tourist attractions on lake Maggiore, including the Borromean islands, reopened to the public last May. Most of the hotels, bars and restaurants are open and foreigner travellers from EU are able to enter Italy for holiday! From July it will also be possible to enter Italy for vacation from many more countries around the world. So, please, feel free to get in touch in me if you are planning or just dreaming of your next holiday around lake Maggiore and wish to know more about my private tours and also if you have questions about safety or any other question about staying in Stresa or in the Italian lake district! I will be happy to answer your doubts. Stay safe! Ciao, Micaela
2. Isola Bella
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4.5 based on 1,703 reviews
One of three magical islands on Lake Maggiore, Isola Bella charms visitors with its magnificent Baroque palace and terraced gardens that slope to the lake.
Reviewed By 327inezg - Fredericton, Canada
Iola Bella is the largest of the Islands in Lake Maggiore, privately owned by the Borromeo Family, on which they have a beautiful family home filled with many family treasures and equally beautiful gardens both of which were open and well worth a visit.
3. Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto
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4.5 based on 2,251 reviews
Botanic garden on Lake Maggiore. The 16 hectares park houses 20.000 plants of particular botanic value and more than 80.000 blooming bulbous specimens, while over 15.000 border plants cover the numerous flowerbeds.
Reviewed By neilevans823 - County Durham, United Kingdom
Beautiful gardens with a magnificent range of flowers and trees set in a stunning backdrop of snow covered mountains whilst bathing in glorious sunshine. Three hours of peace and beauty.
4. Consorzio Motoscafisti Isole Borromee
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4.5 based on 557 reviews
Public Navigation Service from Stresa to Borromeean Islands and Lake Maggiore. Our itineraries include all the location that look out on Lake Maggiore for example Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso, Verbania Intra and Pallanza.Servizio di Navigazione Pubblica da Stresa per le Isole Borromee e tutto il Lago Maggiore. I nostri itinerari comprendono tutte le località che si affacciano sul Lago Maggiore tra cui l'Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso, Verbania Intra e Pallanza.
5. Palazzo Borromeo
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4.5 based on 2,890 reviews
In 1670 Count Vitaliano Borromeo decided to turn a rock awash in the middle of the lake into a “place of delights”. It took four centuries to complete this magnificent work that includes Palazzo Borromeo and its scenic gardens. The tour of the house is fascinating: the Throne and Queens rooms, the Napoleon's Room, the Gallery of General Berthier displaying a collection of 130 paintings. On a lower floor, six grottoes covered with pebbles, tufa rock, stucco and marble were designed to afford cool relief from summer heat. World famous, its baroque garden, with the Teatro Massimo at the centre, consists of ten terraces in the shape of a truncated pyramid. Visitors marvel at the sight of the monumental unicorn, the obelisks, the statues, the two towers and other architectural elements, as well as the mighty trees, like the camphor and citrus trees, and the collections of roses, rhododendrons and camellias.
Reviewed By BestPlaces2015 - Madrid, Spain
We went at the end of august in the late afternoon. The boat trip is less than 10 minutes and already from the water, you can enjoy the beauty of the Isola Bella ( The Beautiful Island). The entry is €17 per person and you have to go through the Palazzo first before getting into the Garden. Isola Bella’s palazzo is like a baroque chest of wonders floating on the water. You will walk through beautifully furnished halls that afford incredible views of the lake and witness many renowned artists’ exclusive paintings, precious furniture, marbles, neo-classical stuccos, shining armors and Flemish tapestries made of silk and gold. The Italian garden with a baroque taste spreads on parterres and terraces placed at different heights and sprinkled with statues, obelisks, ageless stone stairs and balustrades. This results in an impressive view, displaying the power and magnificence of the noble house. Take your time and enjoy being sound rounded by the incredible beauty of Isola bella
6. Lago Maggiore
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4.5 based on 1,075 reviews
The perfect region for your holidays between mountain and lake. Trips, congresses, families, small and big events, culture, outdoor excursions, fun and relaxation in Lago Maggiore, Orta Lake and surroundings.
Reviewed By annbS7783DL - Wakefield, United Kingdom
I would recommend a few weeks together including a visit to austria,switzerland and italy. I stayed in Wilderswil, at theAlpenrose, and ate in the hotel, but in a real swiss chalet to sleep. This way it was more of a real experience. Wilderswil has breathtaking views, and is central for walks and travelling.
7. Piazza della Chiesa
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4.5 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By alessandrofL127YD - Milan, Italy
In this beautiful churchyard you can see the Church of Saints Gervaso and Protasio, the Baptistery of Saint John, the Portico of the Way of the Cross and the Granum Museum. A jump into the passed years .
8. Island of the Fishermen (Isola dei Pescatori)
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4.0 based on 767 reviews
A tiny island, little more than a rock-cliff, which is occupied almost entirely by a small, rustic village with narrow, winding lanes.
Reviewed By LondonNefertiti - Greater London, United Kingdom
The fish restaurants here are supposed to be excellent but we had no time to eat as we caught a boat from Stresa and wanted to explore that more. It only takes 10 minutes to wander around the island and look at the souvenir stalls.
9. Cableway Stresa Mottarone
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4.0 based on 1,326 reviews
Reviewed By G7957KZryans - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Stresa is by far the best town to visit if you want to see the glory of lake maggiore, especially if you are visiting from milan, take the train to stresa or drive and the views of lake maggiore are spectacular. But the best way to see lake maggiore is by the cable. The cable takes 20 minutes to get to the top. With a half way stop in alpino to change cars, or you can visit the alpino botanic gardens. Then to the very top take the chairlift that is not as scary as it looks. The views from the top of Mottarone are spectacular. You can see the alps, 5 other lakes and the many towns of lake maggiore and the borromeo islands. The views are very epic from the cable car itself. It can get scary in some parts especially when going up, but the view is very worth it. The cable car is also very reliable has it was the first electric one in Italy.
10. C.M.A. Stresatours - Navigazione per le Isole Borromee
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4.0 based on 109 reviews
United by a deep passion for Lake Maggiore and for their work, C.M.A. Stresatours boasts thirty years of experience in sailing on the waters of the lake and are characterized by the availability and attention dedicated to customers.
