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Top 15 things to do in Stresa
1. Palazzo Borromeo, Isola Bella

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$109
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Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan
Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan
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$16
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Ticket for the three Borromean Islands from Stresa
Ticket for the three Borromean Islands from Stresa
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$228
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Private tour on isola Bella with a tour guide and sunset cruise.
Private tour on isola Bella with a tour guide and sunset cruise.
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$596
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Lake Maggiore Daytrip from Milan - Private
Lake Maggiore Daytrip from Milan - Private
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$16
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Ticket for Isola Madre & Bella from Stresa
Ticket for Isola Madre & Bella from Stresa
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$504
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A private wintertime tour on lake Maggiore
A private wintertime tour on lake Maggiore
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$9
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Ticket for Isola Bella from Stresa
Ticket for Isola Bella from Stresa
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$76
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Sightseeing tour of Lake Maggiore from Stresa
Sightseeing tour of Lake Maggiore from Stresa
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$13
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Ticket for Isola Pescatori and Bella from Stresa
Ticket for Isola Pescatori and Bella from Stresa
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$172
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Taxiboat - Private Transfer to Isola Bella and Fishermen from Stresa
Taxiboat - Private Transfer to Isola Bella and Fishermen from Stresa
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$118
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Taxiboat - Private Transfer to Isola Bella from Stresa
Taxiboat - Private Transfer to Isola Bella from Stresa
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$239
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Taxiboat - Private Transfer to the three Borromean Islands from Stresa
Taxiboat - Private Transfer to the three Borromean Islands from Stresa
Duration: 7 to 10 hours
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Duration: 5 to 6 hours
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Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
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Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
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2. Park Pallavicino

Wander through botanical trails, gardens, and a zoo with exotic animals when you visit Park Pallavicino. You can walk into the park or take the miniature train from the city center or boat jetty. Make your way through the gardens, with colorful flowerbeds and roses, or sit on a bench to enjoy the scenery. See animals and birds in the zoo, and enter the enclosure with the llamas, sheep, goats, and deer. Eat at the cafe or restaurant overlooking the area, or bring your own food for a picnic.
Suggested duration:
1h 30 min
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3. Alpyland Mottarone

5. Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto, Verbania

Designed and established by Scotsman Neil McEacharn, Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto is home to more than 3,000 plant species. You'll see 300 different types of dahlias, plus azaleas, and Victorian Amazonian greenhouses. The garden's villa has been renovated into government offices that are closed to the public, but you can still admire the outer facade's Victorian artifice. The manicured lawn and fountains outside the villa are free to roam, as are the rest of the 16 hectares (40 acres) of elegant gardens.
Suggested duration:
1h 30 min
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Tours including Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto:
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$206
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Walking tour with a private tour guide in the botanical gardens of Villa Taranto
Walking tour with a private tour guide in the botanical gardens of Villa Taranto
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$369
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The best of Verbania: the Museum of Landscape and Villa Taranto botanical garden
The best of Verbania: the Museum of Landscape and Villa Taranto botanical garden
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$380
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A private cruise to Villa Taranto, on lake Maggiore
A private cruise to Villa Taranto, on lake Maggiore
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
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Duration: 8 hours
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Duration: 4 hours
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6. Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore

Take the ferry to tropical plant-covered Isola Bella, the home of ornate gardens, a palace, and museum. At the museum, see one room Napoleon once called home. In another room, English, French, and Italian representatives met in a last-ditch attempt to head off World War II. At the palace, look for the grottos entirely covered in seashell mosaics. You can take an audio tour to fully appreciate the palace's history. Outside, you'll be treated to views of the lake and the landscaped tropical gardens.
Suggested duration:
1h 30 min
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$16
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Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour
Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour
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$500
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Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands
Private Guided Boat Tour of Lake Maggiore's Borromeo Islands
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$448
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Isola Bella Fishermen's Island Private Tour with Micaela
Isola Bella Fishermen's Island Private Tour with Micaela
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$325
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Borromean Islands Private Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa
Borromean Islands Private Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour from Stresa
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$244
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A special guided tour of isola Bella & Fishermen's island with expert guide
A special guided tour of isola Bella & Fishermen's island with expert guide
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$336
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The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide
The three Borromean Islands with a private tour guide
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$359
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The magic of a private sunset boat tour around the Borromean islands
The magic of a private sunset boat tour around the Borromean islands
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$347
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Art and food on lake Maggiore: Stresa and Isola Bella
Art and food on lake Maggiore: Stresa and Isola Bella
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$521
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Lake Maggiore's highlights: private guided boat tour of two islands
Lake Maggiore's highlights: private guided boat tour of two islands
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$228
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Half day tour: Isola Bella and Fishermen's Island with a tour guide
Half day tour: Isola Bella and Fishermen's Island with a tour guide
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$404
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The charming Borromean Islands Private Tour. The sleeping beauties in winter
The charming Borromean Islands Private Tour. The sleeping beauties in winter
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$14
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Stresa: Isola Madre & Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat tour
Stresa: Isola Madre & Isola Bella Hop-on Hop-off Boat tour
Duration: 4 to 8 hours
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Duration: 2 to 5 hours
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7. Lake Orta, Orta San Giulio

Lake Orta is dotted with romantic buildings that are reflected in the water. The lake's cool, clean waters are likely what's left of a retreating glacier. Walk along the lake's shores and find activities both on and off the water. Travel to the southern or northern end of the lake by train. You can stay in hotels in either area.
Suggested duration:
1h 30 min
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Private Tour of Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta with Micaela
Private Tour of Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta with Micaela
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$271
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Lake Orta private guided tour from Milan
Lake Orta private guided tour from Milan
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$770
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Food & Wine Tour on Lake Orta from Milan - Private Tour
Food & Wine Tour on Lake Orta from Milan - Private Tour
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
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Duration: 6 hours
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Duration: 8 hours
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8. Villa Ducale

10. Stresa Museum Store
12. Forte di Bard, Bard

A fortified castle built in the 19th century by the House of Savoy, Forte di Bard reopened in 2006 as the Museum of the Alps. Although the main structure dates from the 19th century, the complex is built atop the foundations of a fifth- and tenth-century castle complex. The fortress repelled Napoleon's army of 40,000 with a mere 400 soldiers manning the castle. Visit the museum to learn more about the castle's defenses and the Alps.
Suggested duration:
1h 30 min
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13. San Giulio Island, Orta San Giulio

The isolated beauty of San Giulio Island made the island an attractive spot for monastic orders to build their sanctuary. The centerpiece, a 12th-century basilica, stands as an icon to the mainland village and is open to the public. Next to the basilica, a 19th-century seminary functions as a Benedictine monastery. Parts of this building are closed to the public. Archaeological findings on the island date back to the fifth century, when a small chapel was erected to honor evangelizer Saint Julius. This notable saint spent his last days on the island, but he wasn't the only known figure associated with it. William of Volpiano, or St. William of Dijon, was born here.
Suggested duration:
1h 30 min
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$234
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Private Tour of Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta with Micaela
Private Tour of Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta with Micaela
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$1,171
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4-Day Italian Lakes Tour from Milan
4-Day Italian Lakes Tour from Milan
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$239
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The romantic village of Orta San Giulio with a tour guide
The romantic village of Orta San Giulio with a tour guide
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$2,114
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7-Days Italian Lakes and the Dolomites Tour from Milan
7-Days Italian Lakes and the Dolomites Tour from Milan
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$163
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Paddle on the Orta Lake and San Giulio island
Paddle on the Orta Lake and San Giulio island
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$304
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A private romantic sunset cruise on Lake Orta, sipping wine on board
A private romantic sunset cruise on Lake Orta, sipping wine on board
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$293
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Walking and cruising around Lake Orta
Walking and cruising around Lake Orta
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$770
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Food & Wine Tour on Lake Orta from Milan - Private Tour
Food & Wine Tour on Lake Orta from Milan - Private Tour
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$423
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A private tour around Lake Orta and its mounts from Lake Maggiore
A private tour around Lake Orta and its mounts from Lake Maggiore
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$2,071
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7-Days Italian Lakes and Riviera Tour from Milan
7-Days Italian Lakes and Riviera Tour from Milan
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
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Duration: 4 days
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14. Ferri Cristina
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Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto
Park Pallavicino
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Alpyland Mottarone
Profumo di Stresa
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