Top Lake Maggiore Overnight Tours

Go from lake to mountain in one day with this Zermatt trip from Stresa. After leaving Lake Maggiore, you'll travel through the Ossola Valley and high into the mountains via the scenic Simplon Pass. Continue to the pedestrian village of Zermatt by train, then spend the afternoon at leisure doing as much as you wish: Admire the mighty Matterhorn from a village restaurant, head up to the Sunnega plateau, or learn about Zermatt and the alps at Matterhorn Museum. Entrance fees and food are at your own expense.

Book ahead to see the three Borromean Islands by boat, and save yourself the hassle of working out boat cruise tickets at the lakeside. A hop-on hop-off ferry cruise, the experience starts from Stresa and stops at Isola dei Pescatori, Isola Bella, and Isola Madre: Lake Maggiore’s famous trio of islands. Ferries depart every 30 minutes through the day, leaving you with ample time to explore each island at leisure.

See the Italian lakes and Switzerland in just one day with this tour from Stresa on Lake Maggiore. Starting with a scenic drive along the western banks of Lake Maggiore, the tour then heads over the Swiss border to the chic city of Lugano. Enjoy free time to stroll, shop, or have a coffee, then continue east to Lake Como where the Villa Carlotta gardens and the city of Como await. Entrance fees are at your own expense.