Ticket to ride: a panoramic train running close to Lake Maggiore

Built on the track of an ancient Roman way, connecting Oscella (Domodossola) and Leocarnum (Locarno), the Vigezzina railroad was inaugurated in 1923, becoming a strategic connection for several small villages in the valleys close to lake Maggiore. Still today, even after severe damages caused by a flood in 1978, the railroad has a strong commercial and touristic function, connecting Sempione and Gottardo districts.
This exclusive guided tour will allow you to enjoy a panoramic ride on this small and fascinating train, travelling from Italy to Switzerland across hidden and enchanting valleys. Thanks to a stop, you will have the chance to discover nice villages, such as Santa Maria Maggiore. A different point of view on Lake Maggiore beautiful outback.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Stresa, Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Piedmont

This small town, standing on the Western coast of Lake Maggiore in the so-called Borromea Gulf, is one of the most visited touristic sites of entire Piemonte. Its territory includes three of the four Borromean Islands: Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola Superiora, also named Isola dei Pescatori. The first recorded file about the town is dated 998, but even in the Roman age, the way leading from Milan to the Sempione pass ran by this site.

Pass By: Domodossola, Domodossola, Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piedmont

The chief town of Ossola valley stands on the track of an ancient Roman way leading from Milan to Sempione pass. The settlement grew especially in the Renaissance, under the protection of Visconti and Sforza families, from Milan. Since 1906, when the Sempione tunnel was inaugurated, the district became strategic for commercial exchanges and it prospered also thanks to hydroelectric power stations.
The town centre features outstanding attractions, such ad the 15th century Piazza del Mercato and the 16th century Palazzo Silva.

Stop At: Santa Maria Maggiore, Santa Maria Maggiore, Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piedmont

The site of this small town was initially inhabited during the Roman age, but then abandoned due to the frequent floods by river Melezzo; in the 5th century, the church of Santa Maria Maggiore was founded and later, in the 13th century, a village grew again around the church itself. Today, Santa Maria Maggiore is well known for being a winter sports locations and for its Christmas Markets.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Locarno, Locarno, Lake Maggiore, Canton of Ticino, Swiss Alps

This charming city is a well known tourist destination, favored by a pleasant climate, and the seat of the second oldest film festival after Venice (first edition in 1946).
During the Roman age, it was connected to Oscella (now Domodossola) by the Via Vigezzina, whose track is now followed by a panoramic railroad. Later in the Renaissance age, it was controlled by the Visconti family from Milan, who turned the pristine fortress into a stately home.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 7 Hours
Start location: 1: Piazza Marconi, 16, 28838 Stresa VB, Italy
2: Summer Boats Consorzio Motoscafisti, Piazza IV Novembre, 2, 28831 Baveno VB, Italy

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Qualified private guide
• Private transportation
• Train tickets (seats included)

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Lunch

Facilities