• Stresa - Nestled where the Borromean Gulf opens, Stresa stands out. Unlike neighboring villages, Stresa’s history took a unique turn in the eighteenth century with the construction of villas, later accompanied by grand hotels in styles reminiscent of Liberty. It became a hub for elite tourism, favored by King Wurttemberg, the kings of England, Elisabeth of Saxony, and artists and writers like Dickens, Flaubert, Stendhal, and Fogazzaro. In the parish church, there’s a crucifixion attributed to Morazzone. Start your journey on the motorboats of the Stresatours Associated Motorboat Consortium to explore the Borromean Islands, beginning with Isola Madre.
• Isola Madre - The first stop, Isola Madre, rises in the middle of the gulf, showcasing a magnificent Renaissance palace surrounded by one of Italy’s oldest and most significant gardens. The island’s mild climate has nurtured a splendid botanical garden with subtropical varieties, unique and rare species of camellias, azaleas, and rhododendrons.
• Island of the Fishermen (Isola dei Pescatori) - The second stop, Isola dei Pescatori, is the most picturesque of the islands, named after its inhabitants’ primary occupation. Its charm lies in its archaic simplicity and the pleasant whiteness of its houses and streets. Besides local craft shops, the island offers renowned restaurants and trattorias where you can savor delicious lake fish dishes. After visiting Fishermen’s Island, you can board the boats of C.M.A. to reach Isola Bella.
• Palazzo Borromeo - A prime example of Lombard baroque, the visit begins on the ground floor and continues to the noble floor, featuring the hall of medals with a Christ and the Cananea attributed to Annibale Caracci. The hall of honor, completed between 1948 and 1959, the music room with ancient instruments and paintings by Pietro Mulier, the Napoleon room where the general slept on August 17-18, 1797, the Luca Giordano room housing three mythological paintings by the famous artist, the work room, the Zuccarelli room, the corridors, and the ballroom, a magnificent space designed by Abbot Zanoia. A staircase leads down to the caves adorned with light and dark stone decorations evoking the seabed. Ascend to the main floor to find the corridor of mirrors, the antechamber with paintings by Tiepolo del Cerano and Gioacchino Assereto, and the passage to the tapestry gallery.
• Isola Bella - The third stop, Isola Bella, is the most famous of the three islands, home to the princely Borromeo palace surrounded by an Italian garden built on ten terraces. The baroque palace is a true museum, showcasing original furnishings, Flemish tapestries in gold and silk, period weapons, sculptures, paintings, and frescoes from the 16th to 19th centuries. The return journey concludes at Stresa Piazza Marconi, the headquarters of C.M.A. by Stresatours.

• Fuel costs
• Multilingual captains
• VAT included
• Shared transfer to the Borromean Islands

• Entrance ticket to the palaces and gardens of Isola Madre and Isola Bella
• Landing fee €0.50 per person per island to be paid to the CMA group captain

Understanding the need for adaptability when planning an out of town excursion, we offer our Flex service. This service ensures flexibility for all available dates, enabling you to book your next journey freely. If your itinerary changes, your Flex-Ticket date can be easily adjusted by requesting a voucher for the new day. There’s no charge for rescheduling your chosen date. Reserve your Flex-Ticket service via the Consorzio Motoscafisti Associati C.M.A by Stresatours, equipped with a fleet of 11 motor ships with versatility in capacity, ranging from 30 to 60 seats. We provide booking date flexibility for your transportation to the Borromean Islands, allowing for a worry-free planning of your next trip to Lake Maggiore.

• Animals are allowed on board the boats of C.M.A, it is not allowed to enter the Borromean properties.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.