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Lake activities
Private lake tours
Get a group of friends or family and take a ride around the lake! There are plenty of gorgeous towns and villages accessible by boat or ferry.
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Make a holiday of it
Slow days around Maggiore
The lake rewards an unhurried itinerary: one garden, one boat ride, one long lunch. These ideas are placeholders while we build a personal, vetted guide.
Every recommendation on this page is currently a clearly labeled placeholder and should be replaced with confirmed local favorites.
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Islands and gardens
Island & garden visit
The Borromean Islands are a must-see, with stunning gardens and historic villas.
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Restaurants and aperitivo
Walks and Aperitivo by the water
Take a stroll through Stresa! The stroll along the water has many cafes, gardens, and bars perfect for an aperitivo.
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Stores and Shops
Stresa - Town
Explore a historic center, small shops, and restaurants in Stresa. We've compiled a list of great restaurants and cafes.
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Pre/post wedding trips
Post / Pre Wedding Ideas
We highly recommend making pre or post wedding plans to make the most out of your time in Europe! Milan is a quick train ride or drive away making it a great option. Other cities like Florence and Venice are accessible from Milan as well. Lakes like Lake Como and Garda are also very close in proximity to Maggiore. Moving south, the Italian Riviera offers beautiful coastal towns. Finally, if you are up for a road trip, the Italian Dolomites are some of the most stunning and accessible mountain ranges in Europe, definitely worth a visit!
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