9 days in Milan, Lake Como & Stresa Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): engage your brain at Museo Della Scienza E Della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, take in the spiritual surroundings of Il Cenacolo, then step into the grandiose world of Castello Sforzesco, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. On the next day, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Tecla, then admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Monumental Cemetery.

To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Milan trip planner.

London, UK to Milan is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Milan is 1 hour. Traveling from London in May, expect Milan to be somewhat warmer, temps between 26°C and 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can go by car to Varenna.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Santuario Della Madonna delle Grazie di San Martino, then admire the striking features of Villa del Balbianello, then admire the natural beauty at Villa Carlotta, and finally step into the grandiose world of Castello di Vezio. On the 13th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at S. Giovanni Battista, admire the striking features of Villa Monastero, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Giorgio, admire the natural beauty at Il Giardino Botanico - Hotel Villa Cipressi, then stop by Profumeria Bellagio, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at I Giardini di Villa Melzi.

To see where to stay and tourist information, read Varenna tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Milan to Varenna takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can travel to Stresa.

Explore Stresa's surroundings by going to Castello e Parco di Masino (in Caravino), Sacro Monte Unesco di Varese (in Varese) and Forte di Bard (in Bard).

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Stresa trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Varenna to Stresa with the Route module. In May in Stresa, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.