Borromean Islands Tour for Groups

Isola Bella is undoubtedly the most famous of the Borromean Islands and when you see it today you can hardly imagine it as the tiny fishing village it once was. The Palace itself is full of ornate rooms which remind you of a past full of grand receptions and sumptuous feasts. The magnificent gardens are made up of no less than 10 terraces which slope down towards the lake as well as the rare and exotic plants which provide the gardens with colour from March to October.

Isola Madre is the largest of the Borromean Islands and boasts a tranquil and enchanted atmosphere. Its gardens are a pleasure to explore: filled with azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons, ancient wisteria they are truly beautiful.

The day is completed by a visit to quaint Isola Pescatori (Fishermen’s Island), a tiny hamlet which, for centuries, made its living from fishing.

Day Every day from 19/03/21 to 01/11/21
Itinerary Transfer to Isola Madre from Stresa, Baveno or Pallanza by private motorboat
Visit Isola Madre palace and gardens and transfer to Isola Pescatori
Free time and lunch on Isola Pescatori and transfer to Isola Bella
Visit Isola Bella palace and gardens
Return to Stresa, Baveno or Pallanza by private motorboat
Our skip-the-ticket-office-line entrance tickets get your group straight to the entrance doors at Isola Madre and Isola Bella.
Duration Approx 7 hours
Other Options If you prefer a half day you could include just Isola Bella and Isola Pescatori or Isola Madre and Isola Pescatori
We can arrange lunch for the group on Isola Pescatori or Isola Bella
As with all our group excursions we can tailor make the itinerary to meet your group's needs
Covid19 Rules Entry to the palaces and gardens on Isola Bella and Isola Madre will be regulated according to the flow of people. Entry will not be permitted to anyone with a temperature of over 37.5° or to anyone who has been in contact with an infected person within the last 14 days. It is obligatory to wear a face mask and there are hand gel dispensers throughout the properrties and in the toilets. Always keep at least 1 metre distance from other visitors and staff.
In 2020 the maximum group size was 20. So larger groups had to be split into smaller groups of maximum 20. It was also requested that groups used audio tour systems. As rules evolve we will keep this page updated.