THE BORROMEO GULF: A CAMELIE-LOVERS PARADISE

Departure from Stresa, elegant, international tourist destination, by small private launch for Isola Bella, the most famous of the Borromean Islands. Visit the 17th-century palace, rich in history, art and culture, and its extraordinary landscaped grounds, a masterpiece of Italian gardens, laid out on ten stepped terraces descending to the water’s edge. Free time for shopping and exploring the island. Then on to Isola dei Pescatori, the centuries’ old working fisherman’s island, with its picturesque lanes and alleyways, typical dwellings and the small church dedicated to San Vittore. Free time for lunch to try delicious lake-fish specialties at one of the many island’s restaurants and explore at leisure. Afternoon transfer by private launch to Isola Madre to visit the largest of the Borromean Islands, with its extensive botanical garden, aviary and exotic peacocks and pheasants freely roaming the grounds. Tour the 16th century Palace, its  reconstructed period rooms furnished with priceless antiques, paintings, collections of porcelain, dolls and puppets as well as personal belongings, recreate the atmosphere of yesteryear. Back to Stresa by private launch.