11 days in Lake Maggiore (Italy & Switzerland) Itinerary

Ascona is known for sightseeing, adventure, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Piazza G. Motta, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sacromonte e Santuario Madonna del Sasso, see the interesting displays at Ghisla Art Collection, and cool off at Lido Locarno.

To find more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Ascona travel planner.

Bhubaneswar, India to Ascona is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from Bhubaneswar to Ascona due to the time zone difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Bhubaneswar in October, with highs in Ascona at 20°C and lows at 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Stresa.

Venture out of the city with trips to Angera (Lungolago di Angera & Rocca Borromeo) and Lago Maggiore (in Verbania).

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Stresa day trip planner.

You can drive from Ascona to Stresa in 1.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Stresa are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can fly back home.