Day Trip to Lake Maggiore & the Borromean Islands by Train by Veditalia

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Duration: 10h
Location: Isola Bella, Italy | Isola Bella, Italy


Category: Cruises & Water Tours

Highlights:
Quick & comfortable 1.5-hour train ride to Lake Maggiore
Scenic boat cruise on the mountain-framed lake's blue waters
Chance to explore the 3 tiny & charming Borromean Islands
Visit to the Borromeo Palace & its luxurious Italian garden
Flexible return ticket & leisure time to explore the lake

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Lake Maggiore and Borromean Islands
Cruise on Lake Maggiore
Admission to the Borromeo Palace and gardens
Roundtrip transportation to and from Milan via train
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Journey by train to the second largest lake in Italy—Lake Maggiore. Cruise over the lake’s crystalline blue waters by boat and take in views of the stunning landscape. Explore the exquisite Borromean Islands and explore the spectacular Borromeo Palace and Italianate gardens of Isola Bella.

Your comfortable seat on an efficient train helps the ride from Milan fly by, and you reach Lake Maggiore in just 1.5 hours. Begin your day with a take a breaking lake cruise from Laveno to the Borromean Gulf, and spot the enchanting architecture and tiny fishing villages of the Borromean Islands.

Located on the western side of the lake, the 3 Borromean Islands lie in a wide gulf surrounded by mountains. See Isola Madre, renowned for its lavish English-style gardens and long-vacant palace, and spend some time soaking up the picturesque charms of Isola dei Pescatori, the only inhabited island in the archipelago with a population of approximately 32.

After some free time for lunch, hop back on the boat and cruise to gorgeous Isola Bella. Visit the 17th-century Borromeo Palace, wandering through sumptuous rooms adorned with astonishing paintings and ornate furniture before strolling through the landscaped terraces of the garden. Marvel at water lilies, lotus flowers, and citrus trees, all framed by elaborate hedges, balustrades, and statues.

Your return train ticket is open, so you can spend the rest of the afternoon and evening at your leisure and head back to Milan later in the day.