LAKE MAGGIORE
Lake Maggiore — Arona & the Art of Cheese
Lakeside stories and the art of ageing cheese — discover Arona and San Carlone with your private guide, then enjoy a cheese and wine tasting, with a private driver from Stresa
- Availability
- Seasonal, from March to early November, Monday to Saturday.
- Hours
- 5
- Schedule
- 08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
- Max. guests
- —
- Departure from
- Stresa
The experience
With your private guide, discover Arona’s historic streets and visit San Carlone, the colossal statue of St Charles Borromeo overlooking the lake. Its remarkable structure attracted the attention of Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi, creator of New York’s Statue of Liberty. Climb inside to look out through the saint’s eyes for an unusual perspective on Lake Maggiore.
Continue to a specialist cheese-ageing facility and visit its ageing cellars to discover the craftsmanship behind celebrated Italian cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino, alongside regional specialities including Bitto, Gorgonzola and the prized Bettelmatt. Learn how time and careful ageing develop each cheese’s distinctive character.
Enjoy a guided cheese and wine tasting, savouring contrasting textures, aromas and flavours, with the opportunity to purchase your favourites. Return to Stresa with your private driver after a discovery of lakeside history and Italian food traditions.
Private Tour Rates
Per person • All prices in EUR
- 2 People
- € 503
- 3 People
- € 392
- 4 People
- € 308
- 5 People
- € 271
- 6 People
- € 236
- 7 People
- € 233
- 8 People
- € 211
- 9 People
- € 194
- 10 People
- € 181
- 12 People
- € 161
- 15 People
- € 141