The majestic Lake Maggiore, with its three enchanting islands, is often called the most scenic of the Italian lakes. Known locally as ‘Verbana’, which is a flower growing abundantly along its shores, it is Italy's second largest lake. Stresa, Maggiore’s most captivating town, poses beautifully under the majestic peak of Mottarone, just across from the mystical Borromean Islands. Baveno is Stresa’s quieter sister, connected by a beautiful villa lined road. Together, they are celebrated for their architecture, cosmopolitan lifestyle, elegant boutiques, bustling cafes and gastronomical delights.
Lake Maggiore Highlights
• Cannero is spellbinding and well worth a visit, with steep cobbled lanes that lead down to the lakeside. The views here are particularly beautiful.
• Take the ferry to Isola Bella, one of the three magical Barromean Islands, completely taken up with the exquisite Barromeo Villa and its unique, baroque gardens.
• For more exotic gardens, Isola Madre is another tranquil and enchanting island where you will find yourselves amongst peacocks, pheasants and parrots and rhododendron and camellia blossoms.
• Book our day tour to Milan and experience incredible architecture, designer boutiques and wander the Galleria Vittoria Emanuele.
• A day trip to car-free Zermatt will get you close to the amazing Matterhorn with panoramic views of the Swiss and Italian Alps.
Lake Maggiore Honeymoons
All of our Lake Maggiore hotels make for stunning honeymoon settings, with this lake often believed to be the most scenic of the three. Enjoy thermal health spas, pretty gardens and delctable dining. An alluring destination for an idyllic honeymoon.
Italy Tailor Made
At Kuoni we have made it incredibly easy for you to tailor make your holiday to Italy combining your choice of cities and resorts throughout Italy, choosing your nights, hotels and flights and adding tours if you want to.
• Please call our Personal Travel Experts on 01306 747002.
• Email us for an online quote.
• Request a copy of our Italy brochure
Italy Multi-Centres
See more of Italy with our Discover Classical Italy multi-centre breaks, such as Lake Garda & Lake Maggiore. Call us on 01306 747002 to discuss your options.