Colossus of San Carlo Borromeo (Sancarlone) Tours and Activities

A one-day private guided tour starting from Como or Milan. We reach Stresa on a comfortable 8-seat van and then using a private taxi-boat we will visit the three famous Borromeo Islands: the elegant internals and the gardens of Isola Bella Palace (N.B. open from March to October). On Isola dei Pescatori or Isola Bella lunch on your own for a taste of the delicious local food and wines in a typical restaurant.

Arona, a beautiful town laying on the South-Western coast of lake Maggiore, gave birth in the 16th century to the future saint and bishop of Milan Carlo Borromeo. After a few decades from his death, a huge bronze statue dedicated to the memory of the revered citizen was built close to Arona and acted as an inspiration and a technical instruction for Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi, the designer of the Statue of Liberty in New York. This exclusive tour will lead you from the charming centre of Arona to the hill where you will be able to visit the statue and enjoy a view of the lake, definitely from its "point of view". Later on, you will be guided to a local seasoning cellar, where a full tasting of wine and local, delicious varieties of cheese will be served. A day between amazing art and taste.