About
A fairytale island in the middle of a peaceful, less-crowded italian lake.
Why go
- Feels quiet, authentic, and incredibly scenic
- A peaceful alternative to lake como
- Feels like a real-life fairytale
Must try
- Take a boat to isola san giulio
- Explore orta san giulio village
- Visit the monastery on isola san giulio
- Evening kayak excursions
- Sacro monte di orta
Pro tips
- Fly into milan, then it's about a 1-hour drive
- Renting a car is the easiest option
- Stay longer, up to a week
- Take water taxis to other small towns
Good to know
- Book evening kayak excursions in advance
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Rating
4.7 / 5 (2820 reviews)