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Where in the world: Europe  /  Italy  /  Piedmont  /  Lake Maggiore  /  Verbania

Top 15 things to do in Verbania

1. Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto

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
Tours from $209 › Learn more about Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto

2. Lago Maggiore

Suggested duration: 1h 30 min
Tours from $111 › Learn more about Lago Maggiore

3. Sapori d'Italia, Lago Maggiore

Suggested duration: 1h 30 min
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4. Lake Como Private Boat Tour

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A private boat tour on Lake Como is the real amazing way to enjoy the beauty of the lake and be able to see the best scenarios, that you would not be able to see from a ferry or by car.
Suggested duration: 4 hours
Tours from $711 › More about this tour at viator.com ›
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5. House of The Resistance

Suggested duration: 1h 30 min
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6. Palazzo Borromeo, Isola Bella

Suggested duration: 2h 30 min
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7. Museo del Paesaggio

Suggested duration: 1h 30 min
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8. Stresa: 1-Day 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

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Spend a day island hopping around the Borromean Islands with a 1-day hop-on hop boat ticket around Italy’s Lake Maggiore. Departing from the lakeside town of Stresa Piazza Marconi, create your own sightseeing schedule using the boat as transport. See the elegant island palace and formal gardens of Isola Bella, admire the lush vegetation on Isola Madre and stroll along the charming promenade of the tiny Isola dei Pescatori. Enjoy lake views as you cruise between them and spend as little or as long as you like at each island.You may reserve the right to cancel a customer's booking for a full refund in case of bad weather condiction.
Suggested duration: 4 to 8 hours
Tours from $16 › More about this tour at viator.com ›

9. Oratory of Saint Remigio, Pallanza

Suggested duration: 1h 30 min
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10. 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
Tours from $237 › Learn more about Lake Orta

11. 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
Tours from $14 › Learn more about Isola Bella

12. Unique Lake Maggiore Day Trip from Milan

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Explore scenic Lake Maggiore in Italy's beautiful Lake District on a day trip from Milan. The fashionable lakeside town of Stresa is an approximate 1.5-hour drive from Milan and is surrounded by majestic snowcapped mountains. After spending some free time in Stresa, shopping or simply relaxing and enjoying the stunning scenery, you'll take a two-hour panoramic boat cruise on Lake Maggiore, visiting the Borromean Islands – Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella.
Suggested duration: 7 to 10 hours
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14. Chiesa di Madonna di Campagna

Suggested duration: 30 minutes
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15. Villa Balbianello and Flavors of Lake Como Walking and Boating Full-Day Tour

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Explore Lake Como by land and water on this full-day walking and boating tour, with a visit to the gardens of Villa Melzi and Villa del Balbianello. Sample local cheeses, meats, olive oil, and wine, take a walking tour of Varenna and gain insight into the region’s Celtic heritage. Savor a tasty lunch of fish appetizers and pasta in a local restaurant, then admire sweeping views over Lake Como’s villas and gardens during a sightseeing cruise in a Venetian taxi. Disembark at Villa del Balbianello to take pics and enjoy the view, then cruise onwards to Bellagio, where you shall be guided through the wonderful Villa Melzi gardens, followed by a stroll along the lakeside.
Suggested duration: 7 hours
Tours from $442 › More about this tour at viator.com ›