Top Lake Maggiore Spring Break

Island-hop at Lake Maggiore and discover the tiny Borromean Islands with this hop-on, hop-off ferry ticket. Use the 1-day pass to venture out from Stresa, and spend your day sightseeing as you wish. Step onto the shores of Isola Bella, home to the Borromeo family ‘palazzo’; wander amid the houses of pocket-sized Isola dei Pescatori; and admire the greenery of Isola Madre where botanical gardens beckon.

Go beyond just seeing the sights on Lake Maggiore and connect with a welcoming host for an authentic evening at a local home with this exclusive cooking demonstration and family-style meal. Enjoy a glass of wine as you watch your host prepare a variety of classic regional recipes and pick up tips and tricks to improve your own kitchen skills. Then feast on a four-course lunch or dinner featuring home-cooked specialties paired with wine.

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Ossola Valley, a hidden wine region in northern Piedmont. Enjoy a tasting of three Ossola DOC wines, expertly paired with local specialties like artisan bread, regional cheeses, and cured meats. Relax in a charming family-run winery with breathtaking Alpine views. While there’s no guided tour, you’re free to explore the vineyards and cellar at your own pace.

Discover the Borromean Islands in style with this private tour from Stresa created just for you and your group. Your guide will whisk you away to explore the three iconic Lake Maggiore islands—Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella. Stroll through the lush gardens of Isola Madre and soak in the history of the baroque Palazzo Borromeo. This private tour offers a personalized experience of Italian charm.

Savor the beauty of Lake Maggiore during the golden hour with this private sunset cruise. Set off from Stresa just as the sun begins to dip below the horizon and admire the picturesque towns, historic villas, and sumptuous gardens dotting the shore as you slowly cruise past. Sip prosecco and snap photos of the lush Borromean Islands and soaring Alpine peaks on the horizon before heading back to the harbor.

Explore the ‘Beautiful Island’ of Isola Bella at your leisure with a hop-on hop-off ferry ticket departing from Stresa. Glide across Lake Maggiore to this most renowned of the Borromean Islands, where you can visit the Palace Museum and Gardens, grab a bite to eat or simply stroll around the palazzos and villas that decorate the port. Ferries run every 30 minutes, so you can customize your day.

In the charming historic center of Domodossola, an enchanting tasting of three exquisite Ossola wines awaits you. Savor the Prünent, a typical local red, and immerse yourself in the memories of winemakers who uphold the enological tradition of Val d’Ossola

Lake Orta is a small, quite unknown pearl, lying a few kilometers westwards of Lake Maggiore. Its chief town, Orta San Giulio and the close by isle of San Giulio create a unique, charming "lounge" on the lake coastline. Starting from this beautiful, small harbor, you will have the chance to experience a romantic cruise around the lake, while the sun will slowly go down on the majestic mountains around. Cradled by the quiet waters of the lake and surrounded by the red light of sunset reflecting on it, you will enjoy an exclusive onboard aperitif, served with rich appetizers.