On your Lake Maggiore tours you need to include Domodossola, the city surrounded by historical and wonderful ancient villages. Domodossola is a Piedmontese town in the heart of Ossola valley and it has been since ancient times the hub of a borderland, a crossroads of different cultures and trade. The...
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If you are looking for a Lake Maggiore day trip, the world-famous Borromean Islands are a worth a visit. You cannot leave without having admired their stunning gardens and palaces overlooking the lake. Here nature and art come together: especially when spring springs and the flowers bloom. The uniqueness of those places were recounted by Dickens, Stendhal, and Hemingway who left their hearts among these charming places. The Borromean Islands are a true nature wonder and even the great philosopher Montesquieu in an essay in 1795 paid homage to this area, writing, "In Italy there is a large lake, called...
Which are the best and easiest Lake Maggiore hiking trails that can give you the most breathtaking panoramic view? Carmine Superiore is a real jewel overlooking the lake. A village reachable only on foot with an unparalleled view of Lake Maggiore. Carmine Superiore is a village with no cars! Carmine...
Hiking is a different way of traveling. It’s slow, sustainable and it allows you to connect with the surroundings. When it comes to Lake Maggiore hiking, the surroundings are high peaks with unique overlooks like the ones of Monte Giove with its tiny villages with red roofs, and patches of...
Hiking is a different way of traveling. It’s slow, sustainable and it allows you to connect with the surroundings. When it comes to Lake Maggiore hiking, the surroundings are high peaks with unique overlooks like the ones of Monte Giove with its tiny villages with red roofs, and patches of...
The beauty and the uniqueness of Lake Maggiore is its location and only with the best Lake Maggiore tours visitors can experience it. It spans for 64 kilometers, stretching into two different Italian regions (Lombardy and Piedmont) all the way up to Switzerland. This mix and match of geographical areas...
Are you eager to discover Lake Maggiore from a unique and environmentally-conscious perspective? Il Viaggiatore in Cannobio designs sustainable tours on Lake Maggiore to give you an unprecedented glimpse into the hidden treasures of this breathtaking land. We have met the founder, Simona, who has been passionately leading Il Viaggiatore...
When you decide to go hiking Lake Maggiore, the local communities are as charming as the hiking paths themselves. Just picture this: a tiny village with a small bell tower, tiny streets, and houses perched on green, lush slopes. During our guided hiking tours in this Italian lake district, you...
Since ever, Il Viaggiatore has brought forward a conscious and respectful travel mindset while shaping outdoor tours on Lake Maggiore: it lies at the heart of our mission and vision. But during these unprecedented times, more than ever, we have placed ever-increasing value on this way of travelling. Now it’s...
The area around Lake Maggiore boasts an incredible number of hidden gems, perched medieval towns, impressive gorges, everything surrounded by lush nature. Our tours on Lake Maggiore will lead you through the heart of this attractive land. Fun, adventure and nature: enrich your holiday experience with the greatest moments! Discover...
Are you planning to go on holiday on Lake Maggiore? Are you an outdoor enthusiast? We want to fulfill your adventure eagerness; we want to inspire you with our amazing Lake Maggiore hiking tours. Discover hiking trails, embark on outdoor experiences, get off the beaten tracks and live like a...
Let's Cook! On holiday it feels like trying out new things... why don't you try making fresh pasta or a dessert with us? Our special cooking class await you, join us! Our 4-hour Lake Maggiore cooking class is a unique experience in Cannobio. It is a great opportunity to learn...
A guided walking tour through the old town of Cannobio to discover the history and the mysteries of this beautiful lake town and then enjoy an aperitif in good company. Are you joining us? Our Cannobio walking tour begins right from the heart of the old town and strolling through...
Whoever has been to Verbania, on Lake Maggiore, for a long time or even only for a summer afternoon has certainly visited the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto. Coming into the gardens of Villa Taranto is just like travelling through foreign lands. The gardens were established 1931-1940 by Scotsman Neil...
If you are looking for adventures and adrenaline-charged outdoor experiences, hiking on Lake Maggiore will let you walk through deep and dense woods; explore unbeaten paths and discover everything about the animals and plants living in the area. There’s one wide natural park that will let you have a multi-sensory...
Hiking on Lake Maggiore is an experience you’ll have to live once in a lifetime, especially in the summertime, when the mountain emerald green color mirrors in the blue cobalt of the lake water. Rose-hued panoramic peaks, larch groves, fairy tales paths and idyllic rivers: Ossola and Cannobina Valley are...
Every year in Cannobio we celebrate a miracle that happened a long time ago. The memory of that emotion though, is always present and relives just like the thousands of lights which are exposed throughout the old town of Cannobio and on the boats that follow the slow procession from...
One of the best Lake Maggiore walking tours is discovering the village of Cannobio. Lying three kilometers from the border to Switzerland, this charming and welcoming village, hidden by a green valley, is a real jewel on Lake Maggiore. It is the ideal destination for an active holiday combined with...
Among the best Lake Maggiore day trips to undertake in spring, you cannot miss Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens, a riot of colors and lights! Let’s discover something more on their history and how they surprise visitors in every season. Villa Taranto and the intuition of a Scottish Captain The Botanical...