Day Trips from Milan to Lake Maggiore

See more of northern Italy when you take a day trip from Milan to Lake Maggiore. You’ll have time to explore picturesque towns such as Stresa and Arona, known for their lakeside charm and historic sites, and stop by Angera Castle in Varese, often called the "Garden City" thanks to its historic villas with their manicured gardens. Most itineraries even include a boat cruise to the famous Borromean Islands, where you can visit the palaces and gardens of Isola Bella and Isola Madre, or wander through the fishing village on Isola dei Pescatori.