16 days in Italy & Lake Maggiore Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Europe trip itinerary builder
Start: Dusseldorf
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Lake Maggiore
— 5 nights
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Milan
— 4 nights
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Bergamo
— 2 nights
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Verona
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Dusseldorf
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Lake Maggiore — 5 nights
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Discover out-of-the-way places like Isola Madre and Chiesa di San Vittore. Your inner history buff will appreciate Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie and Varallo. Change things up with these side-trips from Lake Maggiore: Pista Ciclopedonale del Lago di Comabbio (in Comabbio), Santuario della Madonna del Sasso (in Madonna del Sasso) and Orta San Giulio (Villa Bossi, Piazza Motta, &more).
To see photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Lake Maggiore trip planner.
Dusseldorf, Germany to Lake Maggiore is an approximately 9-hour car ride. Traveling from Dusseldorf in March, you will find days in Lake Maggiore are a bit warmer (16°C), and nights are about the same (4°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Milan.
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To see photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Lake Maggiore trip planner.
Dusseldorf, Germany to Lake Maggiore is an approximately 9-hour car ride. Traveling from Dusseldorf in March, you will find days in Lake Maggiore are a bit warmer (16°C), and nights are about the same (4°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Milan.
Side Trips
Orta San Giulio, Varallo, Pista Ciclopedonale del Lago di Comabbio, Santuario della Madonna del Sasso, Sacro Monte di Ghiffa
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Milan — 4 nights
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Fashion Capital of World
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.Explore hidden gems such as Villa Necchi Campiglio and Piazza Ducale. Popular historic sites such as Duomo di Milano and Vicolo Privato Lavandai are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Milan: Strada Coperta, Strade Sotterranee e Cavallerizza (in Vigevano), Abbazia Santa Maria di Morimondo (in Morimondo) and Monza (Cappella di Teodolinda & Villa Reale). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Gallerie d’Italia, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore, explore the world behind art at Casa Museo Boschi Di Stefano, and contemplate the long history of Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Ossa.
For other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Milan journey builder app.
Traveling by car from Lake Maggiore to Milan takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In March, daytime highs in Milan are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can drive to Bergamo.
Side Trips
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Bergamo — 2 nights
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City of a Thousand
In the foothills of the Alps, Bergamo is features a wealth of artistic treasures and a charming medieval atmosphere.On the 24th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Michele al Pozzo Bianco, then steep yourself in history at Rocca di Bergamo, then pause for some serene contemplation at Rettoria di Sant'Egidio in Fontanella, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Birthplace Papa Giovanni XXIII. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, steep yourself in history at Meridiana, then admire the striking features of Palazzo Della Ragione, then step into the grandiose world of Castello di Malpaga, and finally explore the historical opulence of Castello Dei Martinengo Poi Colleoni.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Bergamo trip planner.
Getting from Milan to Bergamo by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Bergamo are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Verona.
Side Trips
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Verona — 3 nights
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City of Romeo and Juliet
The famous setting for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, Verona is one of northern Italy's main tourist destinations, largely owing to its incredibly rich artistic heritage.Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Scrovegni Chapel and Museo di Castelvecchio. Popular historic sites such as Basilica of St. Anthony and The Church of Sant'Eufemia are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Verona: Padua (Chiesa degli Eremitani - World Heritage Site & Piazza della Frutta) and Parrocchia di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo (in Montagnana). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Piazza delle Erbe, take in the architecture and atmosphere at chiesa di San Lorenzo - Verona, steep yourself in history at I Portoni della Bra, and learn about winemaking at Villa Mosconi Bertani.
To find traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Verona itinerary planning tool.
Traveling by car from Bergamo to Verona takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Bergamo in March, things will get much warmer in Verona: highs are around 34°C and lows about 34°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.
Side Trips
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Italy travel guide
Italy is a land of high fashion, fine art, exquisite architecture, luxury sports cars, outstanding cuisine--and an insatiable taste for "la dolce vita." It's also home to the greatest number of World Heritage Sites in the world, making it an ideal place for your next holiday. The country boasts a varied landscape of mountain ranges, alpine lakes, and coastal towns, so it's no wonder travelers often refer to it as the bel paese (beautiful country). With so many places to visit, visitors often have a difficult time planning their itinerary. The smaller villages each feature a distinct character and a blend of architecture, art, and cuisine. In the country, you'll find countless archeological sites dating back to Roman times and beyond. The country's cities and seaside resorts are cosmopolitan powerhouses with museums, galleries, restaurants, shops, open-air markets, and pedestrian-friendly historic areas.
