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A formal garden with symmetrical flower beds, a central water feature, and a statue. 1
A lake with a town and mountains in the background. 2
A garden with a variety of colorful tulips in front of a historic building with a fountain. 3
A historic stone building with arches and a tower by a calm lake with mountains in the background. 4
An island with historic buildings surrounded by a calm lake and mountains in the background. 5
By Lago Maggiore Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 182 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
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Overview

    • Hop-on hop-off to the Borromean Islands always included
    • Ideal for 2- to 3-day stays
    • Avoid queues, traffic and parking
    • High-quality landscapes and photos

Activity location

    • Stresa
    • Stresa, Piemonte, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Piazza Marconi, 13, 28838 Stresa VB, Italia | The hop-on-hop-off motorboat service to the Borromean Islands is provided by CMA Group, which you can recognize by the red boarding piers. The meeting point is at the non-scheduled public service ticket office in Piazza Marconi in Stresa. The ferry service to Santa Caterina del Sasso and Villa Taranto is provided by the NLM public service in Piazza Marconi in Stresa. The motorboat service to the Island of San Giulio is available at the non-scheduled public service jetty in Orta San Giulio, located in Piazza Motta.
    • Stresa, Piemonte, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Borromean Islands and Santa Caterina del Sasso Pass

  • Opening hours: Thu 10:00-17:00

Experience the Borromean Islands freely with hop-on hop-off and take a boat to the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, a spectacular monastery suspended over the lake. A perfect mix of views, history, and emotion.

Price details
RM 181.62 x 1 AdultRM 181.62
Total
Price is RM 181.62

Borromean Islands, Orta San Giulio, and Villa Taranto Gardens Pass

  • Opening hours: Thu 10:00-17:00

An elegant itinerary that combines hop-on hop-off to the Borromean Islands, a boat ride to the Gardens of Villa Taranto, and a trip to Lake Orta with Orta San Giulio and its charming island.

Price details
RM 367.90 x 1 AdultRM 367.90
Total
Price is RM 367.90

Borromean Islands, Santa Caterina del Sasso, and Villa Taranto Gardens Pass

  • Opening hours: Thu 10:00-17:00

The most complete pass: hop-on hop-off to the Borromean Islands and take the boat to the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso and the Gardens of Villa Taranto. Three iconic Lake Maggiore experiences in one.

Price details
RM 414.47 x 1 AdultRM 414.47
Total
Price is RM 414.47

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hop-on hop-off service to the Borromean Islands
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boats on Lake Orta (if included in the option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round-trip boat to Villa Taranto (if included in the option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission ticket to the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens (if included in the option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round-trip boat to the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso (if included in the option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso (if included in the option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tour guides or guided visits
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and refreshments
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission to the palaces and gardens on Isola Bella and Isola Madre
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport Stresa/Lake Orta

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Baby carriages, Smoking, Smoking in the vehicle, Smoking indoors
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Experience Lake Maggiore in the simplest, most complete and fascinating way with the Lake Maggiore Island Pass, an experience designed for those who want to discover more places in a few days, moving comfortably via the lake, without stress and without having to purchase separate tickets.

Departing from Stresa, one of the most elegant and popular locations on the lake, this pass allows you to combine the hop-on hop-off service to the famous Borromean Islands with scenic boats to botanical gardens, historic hermitages and romantic lakes, creating the perfect itinerary according to your time and interests.

One pass, endless possibilities

The heart of the experience is the hop-on hop-off service to the Borromean Islands: get on and off the speedboats freely to visit the most famous islands of Lake Maggiore, such as Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori, managing your time completely independently.
The journey itself becomes part of the trip, with continuous views of historic villas, gardens overlooking the water, and mountains reflected in the lake.

Depending on the option you choose, you can add to this iconic experience some of the most impressive destinations in the area, all easily accessible by boat, such as the famous Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto, the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, or Lake Orta and the picturesque San Giulio Island.

The Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens are considered among the most beautiful in Europe. Covering over 16 hectares and featuring thousands of botanical species from around the world, they offer an immersive experience among seasonal blooms, scenic avenues, ornamental fountains, and views of the lake.
The entry ticket is included, and arriving by boat makes the visit even more enjoyable.

The Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso is one of the most iconic and photographed places on Lake Maggiore. Perched on a rock overlooking the water, it offers a unique atmosphere, suspended between spirituality and landscape.
Reaching it by boat is the most evocative option: the hermitage slowly appears before you, offering one of the most breathtaking views of the lake.

The romantic Lake Orta is a pearl just a few kilometers from Lake Maggiore. With the pass, you can visit Orta San Giulio and take a boat to the magical San Giulio Island, famous for its thousand-year-old basilica, quiet streets, and timeless atmosphere.

Location

Activity location

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    • Stresa
    • Stresa, Piemonte, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Piazza Marconi, 13, 28838 Stresa VB, Italia | The hop-on-hop-off motorboat service to the Borromean Islands is provided by CMA Group, which you can recognize by the red boarding piers. The meeting point is at the non-scheduled public service ticket office in Piazza Marconi in Stresa. The ferry service to Santa Caterina del Sasso and Villa Taranto is provided by the NLM public service in Piazza Marconi in Stresa. The motorboat service to the Island of San Giulio is available at the non-scheduled public service jetty in Orta San Giulio, located in Piazza Motta.
    • Stresa, Piemonte, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Piazza Marconi, 13, 28838 Stresa VB, Italia | The hop-on-hop-off motorboat service to the Borromean Islands is provided by the CMA Group, which you can recognize by the red boarding piers. The meeting point is at the ticket office of the non-scheduled public service in Piazza Marconi in Stresa. The ferry service to Santa Caterina del Sasso and Villa Taranto is provided by the NLM public service in Piazza Marconi in Stresa. The motorboat service to the Island of San Giulio is available at the non-scheduled public service jetty in Orta San Giulio, located in Piazza Motta.
    • Stresa, Piemonte, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Piazza Marconi, 13, 28838 Stresa VB, Italia | The hop-on-hop-off motorboat service to the Borromean Islands is provided by the CMA Group, which you can recognize by the red boarding piers. The meeting point is at the ticket office of the non-scheduled public service in Piazza Marconi in Stresa. The ferry service to Santa Caterina del Sasso and Villa Taranto is provided by the NLM public service in Piazza Marconi in Stresa. The motorboat service to the Island of San Giulio is available at the Orta San Giulio non-scheduled public service jetty located in Piazza Motta.
    • Stresa, Piemonte, Italy