At Camping Residence Orchidea, from March to September, you can take part in various boat trips around Lake Maggiore, visit typical markets, the islands or enjoy the sunset by boat.
You can book the trips directly during your holiday, or for more information write to info@campingorchidea.it.
For families with small children and need for a stroller, we inform that the only model allowed is a foldable stroller. Possibility of rental at the Reception Desk.
Take the opportunity to discover the three Borromean Islands in one day!
Departure from the pier in Feriolo (100mt from the campsite) at 09.30h
Arrival to Isola Bella at about 09.45h., opportunity to visit the Borromeo Palace and its grand Italian Baroque gardens
At 11.45h. departure to Isola Pescatori, free time to explore, have lunch and maybe buy some souvenirs
At 14.15h. departure to Isola Madre, opportunity to visit the english-style botanical garden or free time to swim in the beautiful waters of Lake Maggiore
Return at 16.00h.
Arrival at the pier in Feriolo at 16.15h.
NOTES: the entrance to the palaces and gardens of Isola Bella and Isola Madre is on payment.
Isola Bella, the most glorious of the three islands and Isola dei Pescatori, an ideal place for a lunch of typical products and the purchase of souvenirs.
Departure from the pier in Feriolo (100m from the campsite) at 9.15 a.m.
Arrival Isola Bella about h. 9.50, free time to visit the Borromeo Palace and the magnificent Baroque gardens (optional and paid).
Departure from Isola Bella for Isola Pescatori at 11.50 a.m.
Free time to visit the ancient village on this picturesque island with a fascinating history
Departure from Isola Pescatori in the direction of Feriolo at 2:15 p.m.
Arrival in Feriolo about h. 14.30
Don’t miss the chance to have dinner on a special evening at Fisherman’s Island. You can use the private taxi boat transfer to reach the Island and choose which restaurant to spend your unforgettable evening in.
Departure from the pier in Feriolo (100mt from the campsite) at 18.15h.
Arrival at Isola Pescatori at about 18.30h.
The boat will leave the island at 20.45h. and take you back to Feriolo
The excursion will take place if the minimum number of paying partecipants has been reached and the lake/weather conditions are good.
Available from 21/05 to 10/09.
With an enchanting cruise around the Borromean Islands, discover the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso. Raised on a rock face on the “wild” Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore, the Hermitage is reflected in its deep waters.
Departure from Feriolo Pier pick up at 14.45
Arrival in Hermitage of Santa Caterina about 15.00 (free time to explore Hermitage)
Departure from Hermitage of Santa Caterina about 16.15
Arrival to Feriolo Pier about 17.00
Notes: entrance to Hermitage is on payment
Available from 21/05 to 10/09.
One of the main attractions in Luino is its weekly market, held every Wednesday from morning until late afternoon, which is internationally known and the most important market on Lake Maggiore. More than a market, it is a true weekly fair that attracts visitors from all over Europe. The products offered are numerous and of all kinds, ranging from food to clothing, from flowers to accessories, from kitchen items to beauty items.
Our field trip departing from Feriolo (100m from the campsite) h. 9.45 a.m.
Arrival in Luino about h. 10.50 and free time to discover the market
h. 14.30 departure from Luino route to Feriolo passing around the castles of Cannero Riviera
h. 15.30 arrival in Feriolo
Every Wednesday and Sunday you can join our cruise around the Borromean Gulf at sunset, with the possibility of taking wonderful photos from a different perspective, our cruise leaves at h. 18.15 from Feriolo and you can admire from the boat Baveno, Stresa, Borromean Islands, Hermitage of S. Caterina del Sasso, Verbania and return to Feriolo scheduled for h. 19.30
Available from 19/05 to 15/09.
Every Friday we take you to Stresa to be able to visit the islands and shop at the weekly market.
Departure from Feriolo Pier pick up at 09.30
Arrival in Stresa about 10.00 (free time to explore Stresa)
Departure from Stresa Pier about 11.45 or 12.45
Arrival in Isola dei Pescatori about 12.00 or 13.00 (free time to explore Isola dei Pescatori)
Departure from Isola dei Pescatori to Isola Bella every 30 minutes
Departure from Isola Bella at 15.50
Arrival to Feriolo Pier about 16.00
Notes: entrance to the palace and garden of Isola Bella is on payment
Every Saturday unfailing weekly market in Verbania, our proposal includes a mini panoramic cruise of the Borromean Gulf with arrival in Verbania Intra where you will have the opportunity to visit the weekly market and then return to Feriolo in the early afternoon.
Departure h. 9.00 a.m. from Feriolo arrival about 9.40 a.m. in Verbania Intra, return h. 1.30 p.m. from Verbania Intra, expected arrival in Feriolo about h. 1.45 p.m.
Available from 11/05 to 14/09.
Isola Bella, the most magnificent of the three Borromean Islands and Isola Pescatori the perfect place for tasting local products and shopping.
Departure from the pier in Feriolo (100mt from the campsite) at 10.00h.
Arrival at Isola Bella at about 10.30h., free time to visit Borromeo Palace and its grandiose baroque Italian Gardens (optional and on payment).
Departure from Isola Bella to Isola Pescatori at 12.30h.
Free time to visit the ancient village on this picturesque island with a charming history
Departure from Isola Pescatori to Feriolo at 14.45h.
Arrival at the pier in Feriolo at about 15.00h.
Available saturday 30 march and starting from 20 april.
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