Tour the three gems of the Borromean Islands with a private guide

4.9
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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Discovering a treasure in lake Maggiore: the three beautiful Borromean islands with their stunning palaces and gardens with a qualied local guide who will take you on a special tour! Step back in time: paintings, tapestries, Murano glass chandeliers, portraits, period furniture, beatifully maintained gardens will surprise you on these fabulous islands: isola Bella and isola Madre.Your guide will meet you at the pier in Stresa to take a boat and reach isola Madre, a little paradise on earth. Walking in the peaceful English-style garden you will admire exotic plants and flowers in a very special setting. The villa on this island is part of the guided tour and offers nice rooms in a country-style building dating back to the 16th century. The tour will continue to isola Bella where you will be able to enjoy some free time for lunch before visiting another extraordinary palace, opulent and impressive, that will surprise you with its beautiful collections and the talianate gardens.

What's Included

Qualified local tour guide
Personal tour
Admission tickets are not included
Private boat transfers

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You will enjoy a guided stroll in a beautiful botanical garden with exotic flowers and plants and a guided visit to a villa dating back to the 16th century

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    On this island you will visit the amazing Borromeo palace and the terraced gardens in Italian style with your guide

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    If you decide to upgrade and buy the upgrade version of the this tour, a stop at Fishermen's island ( isola Pescatori) will be added. You will be able to enjoy approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes free time on this island to enjoy a meal or just stroll around

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
Supplied by Micaela Lucini

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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Art Tours
Water Tours
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