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Lake Maggiore full-day luxury private boat cruise to Isola Bella, Isola Pescatori, and Santa Caterina. Private guide, gourmet lunch on Isola Bella, sunset aperitif on board, entrance tickets included
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 9 hours
- Check availability to see starting times
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- French, English, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
- Pickup included
- Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
- Private group
Select participants and date
Itinerary
3 pickup location options:
Baveno, Verbania, Stresa
On foot
(15 minutes)
Borromean Islands
Boat cruise (20 minutes)
Isola Bella
Visit (30 minutes)
Borromeo Palace
Visit (1.5 hours)
Isola Bella
Lunch (1 hour)
Lake Maggiore
Boat cruise (40 minutes)
Santa Caterina del Sasso
Visit (1 hour)
Lake Maggiore
Boat cruise (1 hour)
Lake Maggiore
Aperitif (1 hour)
Water taxi
(20 minutes)
3 drop-off locations:
Verbania, Stresa, Baveno
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Embark on a day cruise on Lake Maggiore and discover the Borromean Islands
- Benefit from the exclusivity and comfort of a private cruise with your captain
- Enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch at an elegant restaurant on Isola Bella
- Relax onboard with an aperitif of snacks and sparkling wine
- Explore Borromeo Palace and Gardens and Santa Caterina on a private guided tour
Full description
Discover the beauty of Lake Maggiore on a private luxury boat cruise to Isola Bella, Isola Pescatori, and Santa Caterina del Sasso. Visit the Borromeo Palace and Gardens and the Santa Caterina del Sasso Monastery with a private guide. All entrance tickets are included. Have the option to stop for a dip in the cool waters.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Verbania, Baveno, or Stresa and will lead you to your private cuise boat on foot. Glide across the tranquil waters of Lake Maggiore Isola Bella for a tailored-made guided tour of the world-famous Borromeo Palace and botanical gardens.
Enjoy a gourmet lunch at a balcony table at the upscale Elvezia restaurant on Isola Bella. Set sail to the Santa Caterina del Sasso monastery on the Lombardy side of the lake. Stroll through the medieval architectural jewel that was built on a cliff overlooking the lake with a guided tour.
Continue to the charming Isola dei Pescatori for a guided stroll through fishermen village historical alleyways. End your day by watching the sunset over breathtaking landscapes while enjoying an aperitif of Italian sparkling wine and mouthwatering finger food.
Bid farewell to your guide at the closest landing stage to your accommodation just before dinner.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Verbania, Baveno, or Stresa and will lead you to your private cuise boat on foot. Glide across the tranquil waters of Lake Maggiore Isola Bella for a tailored-made guided tour of the world-famous Borromeo Palace and botanical gardens.
Enjoy a gourmet lunch at a balcony table at the upscale Elvezia restaurant on Isola Bella. Set sail to the Santa Caterina del Sasso monastery on the Lombardy side of the lake. Stroll through the medieval architectural jewel that was built on a cliff overlooking the lake with a guided tour.
Continue to the charming Isola dei Pescatori for a guided stroll through fishermen village historical alleyways. End your day by watching the sunset over breathtaking landscapes while enjoying an aperitif of Italian sparkling wine and mouthwatering finger food.
Bid farewell to your guide at the closest landing stage to your accommodation just before dinner.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private cruise on Lake Maggiore
- Private guide
- Entrance ticket to the Borromeo Palace and Gardens on Isola Bella
- Private guided tour of the Borromeo Palace and Gardens
- Private guided tour of Isola dei Pescatori
- Entrance ticket to the Santa Caterina del Sasso Monastery
- Private guided tour of the monastery
- 3-course lunch and drinks at the Elvezia Restaurant
- Buffet aperitif on board (during the cruise)
- Hotel pickup outside Stresa, Baveno, or Verbania
Important information
Know before you go
- In case of bad weather, or strong winds, the itinerary may be subject to changes or cancellation.