Stresa: Lake Maggiore Pass

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

By Lago Maggiore Travel

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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: Sat 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.

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€39.00 x 1 Adult€39.00

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

Opening hours: Sat 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.

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€79.00 x 1 Adult€79.00

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

Opening hours: Sat 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.

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€89.00 x 1 Adult€89.00

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What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Prams, Smoking, Smoking in the vehicle, Smoking indoors
- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

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 kilometres 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

- 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
- 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
- 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