Borromean Islands tour leaving from Stresa

Until October 4th, 2026 – Tour of the Borromean Islands leaving from Stresa

One of Europe’s most renowned and prestigious holiday destinations, Stresa enjoys an extraordinary location, overlooking the Borromean Gulf and the slopes of Mount Mottarone.

The first stop is Isola Bella for an optional visit to the Baroque palace and the splendid Italian garden, as well as the small village. From Isola Bella, one of the many boats in transit, can then be taken and, in just five minutes, Isola dei Pescatori (Isola Superiore) can be reached , where you can enjoy lunch in one of the many traditional restaurants and visit the quaint village. Finally, after lunch, the itinerary includes a stop at Isola Madre, reached after a 20-minute boat ride, for a visit to the 16th-century Palace nestled in a spectacular botanical garden, renowned for its blooms of exotic flowers and rare plants, home to unique animal species from around the world, including Brazil, New Zealand, and Bolivia.

Price of the free-ride daily ticket for the Stresa-Borromeo Islands and return journey (available exclusively at our ticket offices)

€19.50/adults and €9.80/children aged 4-11.

Stresa	dep.	h.10.10
Isola Bella	arr.	h.10.20	stop to visit the palace and the botanical garden
	dep.	h.12.20
Isola Superiore (or dei Pescatori)	arr.	h 12.25	stop to visit the village and to have lunch
	dep.	h.15.15
Isola Madre	arr.	h.15.35	stop to visit the palace and the botanical garden
	dep.	h.17.40
Stresa	arr.	h.18.15

HAPPY FAMILY PROMOTION: For families of at least two adults, with the purchase of two full-fare daily free-ride tickets [Fee 3.00], up to two children (aged 4 to 11) can travel free of charge. The family group of paying and free-ride passengers must travel together. This offer is valid on all scheduled vessels operating within the Italian basin of Lake Maggiore.

Exclusions: This offer is not valid on special trips or night cruises, or on vehicle and luggage transport, and cannot be combined with other promotional offers and/or price reductions.

GROUP RATES for groups of at least 15 paying people

Price of the free-ride daily ticket for the Stresa-Borromeo Islands route and return is €15.60/adult and €9.80/children aged 4-11. To benefit from the group rate, all members must travel on the same routes and boats. One free ticket is granted for every 25 paying passengers.

Tickets do not include admission to the palaces and gardens.

The Municipality of Stresa has introduced a landing tax of €0.50 per island and per travelers over 6 years of age. This tax must be paid exclusively at the ticket office at the departure port, depending on the type of ticket purchased.