About the tour
This 7-hour private experience whisks you from Milan to the enchanting shores of Lake Maggiore, combining a luxury transfer with a 4-hour private boat cruise complete with drinks on board. Departing from your hotel in a premium Mercedes Benz vehicle, you’ll arrive in Stresa or Baveno before setting sail with your personal captain to explore the legendary Borromean Islands – Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescatori. From Baroque palaces and world-class art collections to stunning botanical gardens and a charming authentic fishing village, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and elegance. Choose a morning departure for full daylight views of the lake and its landscapes, or an afternoon start to experience the warm colors of sunset over the water.
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Lake Maggiore Private Boat Tour from Milan
The tour will begin with your private driver collecting you from your hotel in Milan (another custom location in the area can be agreed) with a luxury sedan or minivan. After about 1,5H drive you will reach Stresa, one of the most glamorous village of Lake Maggiore.
You’ll meet your private captain and board on your private luxury boat. An exclusive experience to discover the pearls of Lake Maggiore in an approximately four-hour tour, with private luxury sailing and drinks on board.
With this half day Lake Maggiore Private Boat Tour you’ll discover quitely the main locations and islands on one of the most famous Lake in Italy. A boat tour that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the history, nature and elegance of the Borromean Islands, in a luxury experience with attention to detail.
The tour usually starts in Stresa or Baveno. You can choose to start the tour in the morning and enjoy the lake with the daylight, admire the beautiful landscape and ancient villas, or start the tour in the afternoon to enjoy the beautiful colors of sunset from the boat. The tour will cover the following spots:
- Isola Bella: Guests will explore the sumptuous Borromeo Palace, a Baroque masterpiece with frescoes, stucco work and an extraordinary art collection. The tour will continue to the iconic terraced gardens, an explosion of color and geometry among statues and fountains, offering breathtaking views of the lake.
- Isola Madre: Guests will explore the magnificent English-style botanical garden, one of the most spectacular in Europe, and visit the fascinating Borromeo Palace on Isola Madre, with its valuable period collections.
- Isola dei Pescatori: free time to stroll through the alleys of this authentic lakeside village, the most picturesque of the three islands, characterized by a unique and timeless atmosphere. Possibility to have lunch in one of the island’s typical restaurants (lunch not included, but we can suggest the best options upon request).
At the end of the Borromean Islands tour, you will meet again your private driver for the return transfer to your hotel in Milan.
Details
- DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Your hotel in Milan (a different location may be agreed)
- DEPARTURE TIME: morning or afternoon (according to boat availability and your wishes)
- DURATION: 7 hrs
- INCLUDED: English speaking driver, Fully equipped Mercedes Benz vehicle, WI-FI on board, 4H Private Boat Service, Borromeo Palace Entrances in Isola Madre and Isola Bella
- NOT INCLUDED: Private Tour Guide, Food and Drinks or Restaurant
- LANGUAGES: English – Italian
You can customize your Lake Maggiore private boat tour according to your needs and preferences, our staff would be happy to inform you about different options, alternative routes and site.
