Santa Caterina del Sasso

Santa Caterina del Sasso

Santa Caterina del Sasso: Our most recommended tours and activities

Lake Maggiore: Panoramic Sunset Cruise from Feriolo

Lake Maggiore: Panoramic Sunset Cruise from Feriolo

Enjoy a scenic sunset cruise on the Borromean Gulf passing by Baveno, Stresa, through the Feriolo Islands to Santa Caterina del Sasso and then back to Feriolo. See the Borromean Islands and enjoy a relaxing evening with this boat trip on Lake Maggiore. Start your cruise with a dedicated exploration of the coast of the Borromean Islands. Sail by the islet of San Giovanni, admire the botanical gardens of Isola Madre from the boat, see the 17th-century palace that sits on Isola Bella, as well as cruise around Isola dei Pescatori ('Fisherman's Island'). As you sail along, admire the elegant villas of Baveno and the gardens of Verbania. Leaving the Piedmont region behind toward Lombardy, marvel at the afternoon light shining on the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso. Located on top of a cliff, this 14th-century monastery stands out for its 15-meter-high bell tower.

Lake Maggiore: Santa Caterina del Sasso Hermitage Ticket

Lake Maggiore: Santa Caterina del Sasso Hermitage Ticket

Visit the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, a church that clings to a rock face directly overhanging Lake Maggiore. Explore the church, which is a fusion of three chapels built in three different eras. Enter the church through a portico consisting of four round, renaissance-style arches. Admire the pictorial cycles both inside and outside the church, which mainly cover the period running between the 14th and the 19th centuries. Take in the stunning views of the Borromeo Gulf, Stresa, and the islands. Choose to add a lift ticket to your entrance ticket to access the church.

Lake Maggiore: Boat to Santa Caterina from Feriolo

Lake Maggiore: Boat to Santa Caterina from Feriolo

Join a journey to discover the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso with an enchanting boat cruise around the Borromean Islands. Admire the beautiful scenery and visit one of the most famous sites on Lake Maggiore. Raised on the raw rock wall, on the “wild” Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore, the hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso is reflected in its deep waters. Admire the beautiful scenery and visit one of the most famous sites on Lake Maggiore. The cost of the excursion is €15.00 per person (from 13 years old), €5.00 for children from 0 to 12 years old. Special family offer: 2 adults + 2 children 0-23 months €30.00. The entrance ticket to the Hermitage costs €5.00 per adult (children 0-17 years free).

Stresa: Private Cruise to Santa Caterina del Sasso

Stresa: Private Cruise to Santa Caterina del Sasso

Depart from the resort town of Stresa on a relaxing sightseeing cruise along the beautiful coastline to discover the lesser-known corners of Lake Maggiore. Admire architectural masterpieces such as "Villa Amalia Bernocchi" in Empire style, "Villa Carlottina Margherita" in Liberty style, "Villa Excelsior Niobe" in Castellano style, "Villa Vignolo Domus" and the most famous "Villa Pallavicino". Sailing away from the coast of Stresa, move in the direction of the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, which perched on a sheer rock face overlooking the lake is undoubtedly one of the most evocative scenarios of Lake Maggiore. Take unique photographs and enjoy a tour of the lake outside the classic itineraries but no less fascinating and rich in history.

From Lake Maggiore: Private Boat Tour with Pickup/Drop-off

From Lake Maggiore: Private Boat Tour with Pickup/Drop-off

Cruise Lake Maggiore in your own private boat, operated by a driver who will take you around the lake and the 3 Borromean Islands. Soak up the enchanting atmosphere of one of Italy's largest and most well-known lakes. Admire the stunning scenery of the surrounding mountains and villages as you cruise. Choose the most suitable boat for your occasion, whether it be romantic or family-oriented. You can also opt for various tours or itineraries on your hour out on Lake Maggiore. Enjoy boating out to the Borromean Islands of Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola Pescatori. You can also be taken to the coastal towns of Stresa, Verbania, and more.

Lago Maggiore: Italian cooking and tasting in a villa

Lago Maggiore: Italian cooking and tasting in a villa

Do you want to learn how to cook three typical Italian dishes that are easy to make? You can do it with us during our private Italian cooking class in the province of Varese, on the shores of Lake Maggiore. The class will take place in the garden of a villa from the early 1900s near the lake, where you can savor the dishes prepared, accompanied by a glass of red wine. We look forward to sharing this experience with you! See you soon! What's Included The necessary ingredients, the final tasting, a glass of wine, and a booklet with the recipes. Live accordion accompaniment may be available at times.

From Milan: Private tour, Maggiore Lake & Borromean Islands

From Milan: Private tour, Maggiore Lake & Borromean Islands

We leave from Milan in a comfortable luxury bus, or in a private minivan, and in just over an hour we reach Stresa, the pearl of the lake; after a short visit to the city and its splendid architectural works we embark on a tour around the islands, photographing the lovely "Isola Bella", and making a stop on the "Isola dei Pescatori" the fishermen's island, where various typical restaurants and bistros await us for lunch; then, again by private boat, we approach the hermitage of S. Caterina, an astonishing cathedral literally built into the rock overlooking the lake, next we land in Arona, an elegant and fashionable lakeside town, where we can enjoy an aperitif and the italian lifestyle, the bus will reach us there to take us back to Milan.

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4.5
(4 reviews)

Wonderful and enchanting place, the spectacular panoramic staircase, it is really worth a visit. The only thing that the machine at the entrance did not read the barcode and I had to go to the office.

Fantastic place. Tickets purchased online in advance but can be purchased on site for the same price. I recommend the lift only for the ascent for the less athletic

Our entire experience from making the reservation to the boat ride was just perfect. We had eight adults in an infant and it couldn’t have gone better.

Wonderful experience! Place of pure contemplation of the natural and the divine.

The captain was very friendly and tried very hard to explain everything.