Around the island, is done by the "path of silence" and is done in 30m-45mn. In the shade, we discover a typical island, with access to the private lake very nice. The site has been preserved and there is only one souvenir shop. On the restaurant side, there is only one. It takes about €50 per person to start a main dessert coffee drink, but with a great view of the lake.

small island reachable by ferry ( 5 minutes) from the square of Orta at a cost of 5 euros (round trip). on the island there is only one road that you travel in 10 minutes. the island is practically occupied almost entirely by the monastery of the nuns (not open to visitors) and the church of San Giulio which is wonderful, rich in frescoes and in the crypt preserves the remains of the saint (free admission). worth a visit

By boat to Isola San Giulio for 5 € per person. On the island you walk through narrow streets on the “Path of Tranquility” – “Via del Silenzio” past the old bishop’s palace of 1900, which today houses sixty Benedictine nuns to the “Basilica di San Giulio” – the fully painted Romanesque basilica is lavishly decorated in the Baroque style, but even old fresco remains with partly martial themes of martyr history are still preserved. In front of the altar stands a magnificent Romanesque pulpit made of black marble. Decorated with large reliefs: fighting mythical animals, eagles and saintly figures. In the crypt, San Giulio rests with a golden mask in a glass Snow White coffin. Opening hours daily 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

We returned after 10 years. Very characteristic island on the lake.Tenuta very well. In the Church on the Island there are the Body of St. Julius and the Vertebra of the dragon he killed: inform yourself that they are not under restoration. Boats run every 15 minutes or so and the Pelosis can board them. To get to the village of Orta you have to use special paid parking. From there you get to the village on foot in 10 min. and then boat to the island.

It 'an island on Lake Orta reachable from orta San Giulio in 5/6 minutes by boat (price a / r 5 euro). The main attraction is the basilica overlooking the island. A single route to complete the sightseeing tour in 15/20 minutes. Difficult to reach for people with disabilities...

On the shores of Lake Orta stands a town of unmissable charm: Orta San Giulio, fronted by the beautiful Island of San Giulio. The characteristic appearance of Orta is given by the Renaissance and Baroque art that distinguishes its stately palaces and its magnificent gardens. To admire the splendid residences of Villa Perone and Villa Crespi, as well as the Community Palace, once the seat of the Riviera Council. The small island of San Giulio, reachable by boat or motorboat, is dominated by the Romanesque basilica, the bishop's palace and the Benedictine abbey. The tourist is welcomed onto the island by a short staircase that leads to the suggestive Romanesque basilica, the main attraction of the place. The visit continues along a small road that runs along the entire island, it is the path of silence and meditation.

We enjoyed the walk into town from the Hotel Bocciolo and took the ferry to the island. The weather was perfect and the view from the boat was incredible. The shining obelisk at the landing seems a little out of place but adds to the surreal beauty. We explored the church and walked about. It was a great way to work up an appetite.

Last October I returned, together with my family and after many years, to visit this tiny island on Lake Orta. The island is quite small and is almost completely occupied by the Basilica dedicated to St. Julius and a large convent of cloistered nuns, which, therefore, is not accessible. Practically only one way remains, but it is extremely suggestive. It can be reached in a few minutes by boat with the boats that connect it to the mainland. To see!