Welcome to Lake Maggiore
A haven for artists and poets alike, Lake Maggiore, with its three islands, exudes romantic charm. The shoreline is dotted with palatial 19th Century villas and landscaped gardens, with panoramic mountains providing the perfect backdrop.
Stresa
South of Baveno lies the chic resort of Stresa, lined with shops, restaurants and cafés. It’s a short ferry ride to visit the gardens of Isola Bella, or enjoy a fish dinner on Isola dei Pescatori.
Approx. transfer time from Milan Malpensa Airport: 1 hour
Baveno
This is a peaceful and elegant resort on the west side of romantic Lake Maggiore, in the province of Verbania. It is known for its pretty pink granite quarries and natural mineral springs.
Approx. transfer time from Milan Malpensa Airport: 1 hour
Gardening Tour
Maggiore exudes reomantic charm, with palatial villas and landscaped gardens dotted along its shoreline. Panoramic mountains provide the perfect backdrop in this beautiful part of Italy.
Stay and Explore Lake Maggiore
Offering you the best of both worlds - a comfortable with lots of free time to do as you please combined with carefully selected excursions to ensure you experience the best the region has to offer.
Excursions/Island trips
Borromean Islands
Lake Maggiore is renowned for its three beautiful Borromean Islands. Isola Bella features a Baroque Palace with ornate rooms, curious grottoes and terraced gardens. Isola Madre, the largest, is a densely wooded island whose gardens feature exotic plants and peacocks. Isola Pescatori is a fishing haven with amazing seafood restaurants. €35
Lake Orta
Visit Orta San Giulio, a beautiful medieval village that’s a favourite with Italians, and the mystical island of Isola San Giulio €38
Zermatt & the Matterhorn
The ‘Queen of the Alps,’ Switzerland’s Matterhorn is one of the natural wonders of the world. €71
These excursions are based on 20 persons. Alternative excursions can be arranged on an individual basis. Excursions are bookable locally through your Topflight representative. Details of further excursions available locally. Topflight does not control local excursions or activities. These can be curtailed locally and without notice. Prices are approximate.