14 days in Lake Maggiore (Italy & Switzerland) & London Itinerary

Stresa is a town and comune of about 5,000 residents on the shores of Lake Maggiore in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, about 90km northwest of Milan. Venture out of the city with trips to Distilleria Rossi d’Angera (in Angera), Chiesa di Santa Veronica (in Calde) and Lago Maggiore (in Verbania). The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Il Roseto di Vararo, make a trip to Piazza della Chiesa, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa dei S.S. Martiri, and step off the mainland to explore Isola Bella.

To find where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Stresa holiday builder.

London, UK to Stresa is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Stresa due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in May, you will find days in Stresa are somewhat warmer (25°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can fly to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Change things up with these side-trips from London: St Oswald's Church (in Swinbrook), Boydells Dairy Farm (in Wethersfield) and Radio Caroline's MV Ross Revenge (in Colchester). There's much more to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, examine the collection at The British Museum, and take in the views from Tower Bridge.

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our London trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by flight from Stresa to London takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Stresa to London. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Stresa in May: highs in London hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can travel back home.