Stresa Trip Overview
For centuries the fame of the Borromean Islands precedes them: travelers and tourists from all over reach Lake Maggiore to admire the much-vaunted wonders of the Gulf. The elegance of Isola Bella, the luxuriant vegetation on Isola Madre and the sophisticated simplicity of Isola dei Pescatori were the protagonists of the nineteenth-century travel stories, they are described in the most important travel guides of the twentieth century, fill the publishing pages specialist and sectoral and today they are posted on Social Networks. What better opportunity to win “the shot of the day” from a privileged point of view? Sailing on your private boat led by the captain who will make his decades of experience available to give you unique emotions and captivated by the stories of your tour guide, you will be able to immortalize the magical moments of an unforgettable exclusive day.
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Duration: 4 to 6 hours
Starts: Stresa, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Stresa, Piemonte, Italy
For centuries the fame of the Borromean Islands precedes them: travelers and tourists from all over reach Lake Maggiore to admire the much-vaunted wonders of the Gulf. The elegance of Isola Bella, the luxuriant vegetation on Isola Madre and the sophisticated simplicity of Isola dei Pescatori were the protagonists of the nineteenth-century travel stories, they are described in the most important travel guides of the twentieth century, fill the publishing pages specialist and sectoral and today they are posted on Social Networks. What better opportunity to win “the shot of the day” from a privileged point of view? Sailing on your private boat led by the captain who will make his decades of experience available to give you unique emotions and captivated by the stories of your tour guide, you will be able to immortalize the magical moments of an unforgettable exclusive day.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Stresa, Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Piedmont
The most illustrious town on Lake Maggiore, its history differs from that of the neighboring towns since in the eighteenth century some villas began to be built and then flanked by impressive hotels in a style reminiscent of Liberty.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Isola Bella Italy
From 1650 Count Vitaliano Borromeo decided to transform a rock emerging from the lake into a place of delight. It took four centuries to finish this magnificent work which includes the Palazzo Borromeo and the beautiful botanical gardens decorated in the Italian style. Inside the palace we find historical rooms among which and main are; the Throne and Queen Room, Napoleon’s room, the Berthier Galleries.
Famous all over the world is its Italian baroque garden with the Teatro Massimo in the center, consisting of ten terraces that form a truncated pyramid adorned with statues and fountains.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Island of the Fishermen (Isola dei Pescatori), Italy
Just over 300 meters long and about 100 meters wide, the Superiore island boasts the charm of the typical fishing village located in the center of the Borromean Gulf, discovering the small streets and the typical cuisine of the place is now a ritual is certainly a stop to do not lose.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Isola Madre, Italy
It is the largest of the Borromme Islands, born as a garden up to the current English botanical park which dates back to the early 1800s, the island thanks to its particularly favorable climate is home to rare plants and flowers that come from different parts of the world .
In the center we find the beautiful Palazzo Borromeo with inside a path to discover the furnishings of Casa Borromeo, the main rooms are the following: the Reception Hall, the Sala delle Stagioni, the Venetian Lounge and the Sala delle Battaglie.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
