9 days in Switzerland & Milan Itinerary

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Palazzo Borromeo and Brera District. Step out of Milan with an excursion to Parco della Rocca Borromea in Arona--about 1h 10 min away. There's much more to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, take an in-depth tour of Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, explore the different monuments and memorials at Monumental Cemetery, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Milan holiday maker tool.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Milan is an approximately 9-hour flight. Traveling from Dubai to Milan, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dubai in June, expect Milan to be cooler, temps between 33°C and 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to drive to Lugano.

Located in the popular holiday region of Ticino, Lugano is the largest Italian-speaking town in Switzerland.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): take in the awesome beauty at Monte Tamaro, explore the activities along Lake Lugano, and then get great views at Monte San Salvatore. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Monte Bre, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Valle Verzasca, and then see some colorful creatures with Dedalus Divers Club.

For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Lugano trip itinerary site.

Getting from Milan to Lugano by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Lugano are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to drive to Andermatt.

Andermatt is a mountain village and municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Andermatt trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by car from Lugano to Andermatt takes 2 hours. You'll set off for Zurich on the 6th (Tue).

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Get outdoors at Mt Pilatus and Greifvogelstation. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Rhine Falls and Rigi. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zurich: Naturzentrum Thurauen (in Flaach) and Altstadt Luzern (in Lucerne). It doesn't end there: make a trip to Niederdorf.

For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Zurich sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Andermatt to Zurich in 2 hours. In June, daytime highs in Zurich are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You will leave for home on the 9th (Fri).