Borromee Islands

Enjoy fascinating sceneries of Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta, an artistic heritage territory, known by the aristocracy as Europe’s Garden, while flying over stunning Borromee Islands: Madre Island, the biggest, renowned worldwide for its astonishing botanical gardens; Bella Island, famous for its parks and an Italian style garden with ten terraces overlapping in a pyramid style, decorated with fountains and classical statues; and Pescatori Island, the most picturesque of the Borromean Islands.

Overflying the most romantic Italian lake, Orta, you will understand where its fame come from. A haunt of artists and writers, the Lake was even portrayed in Balzac work. In teh middle, the mysterious San Giulio Island rises, where, according to the legend, Saint Giulio defeated dragons and snakes.

The only construction on the island is a IV century Basilica, later transformed into an abbey which houses a community of Benedictine nuns.

Ending on a high note, you will enjoy an aperitivo at the top of Mottarone while taking in a 360º breathtaking view,  from the Maritime Alps to the Mount Rose, through the Po Valley and all six lakes. An unforgettable and relaxing break from the city life at 1500 meters high.