If you love sunshine, fresh mountain air and refreshing lakes, then Lake Maggiore will be your ideal summer location. The climate of the region is famed for its mildness, allowing Mediterranean-like vegetation to flourish.
We stay in a traditional, family run, three-star hotel in Pallanza. Overlooking the lake, it offers a buffet breakfast and a three-course evening meal. Our evening meetings, with a helpful Bible talk, are always a highlight.
Our optional package of three excursions includes a visit to Macugnaga, as well as two interesting boat cruises.
The tranquil Alpine village of Macugnaga is set high on the mountainside. You might choose to take a chair lift up to Pecetto for impressive views of a glacier or ride the cable car as it soars to the heights of Monte Rosa. Look back to enjoy the amazing views of Italy and compare this with the scenic grandeur of Switzerland lying on the other side. Alternatively, you can stroll around the Walser village itself with its quaint shops or enjoy some of the area’s fine walks.
A lake cruise will also provide a relaxing day as we glide across to the famous Borromean Islands.
Isola Bella (‘beautiful island’) is renowned for the splendid Palazzo Borromo, now an art gallery. White peacocks roam in the stunning Italian-style gardens, which rise in terraces. The area is covered with lush southern vegetation – lemon and orange trees, cherry laurels, cedars and camellias.
Isola Madre is a botanical garden on water, abounding in rare plants and exotic flowers. The villa on the island is also worth exploring. The entrance fee to both islands is included in the excursion package.