21 days in Lake Maggiore (Italy & Switzerland) 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. Explore Stresa's surroundings by going to Angera (Santuario della Madonna della Riva, Rocca Borromeo, &more), Wave Parco Acquatico (in Sesto Calende) and Cannobio (Santuario della SS. Pieta & Orrido di sant'anna). There's lots more to do: view the masterpieces at Palazzo Borromeo, explore the activities along Lago Maggiore, steep yourself in history at Isola Madre, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Park Pallavicino.

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Bengaluru, India to Stresa is an approximately 16-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from Bengaluru to Stresa due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Bengaluru in July since evenings lows in Stresa dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Ascona.

Ascona is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.It is located on the shore of Lake Maggiore.The town is a popular tourist destination, and holds a yearly jazz festival, the Ascona Jazz Festival.HistoryPrehistoric AsconaThe oldest archaeological finds in Ascona go back to the beginnings of Late Bronze Age. 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, see the interesting displays at Fondazione Monte Verita, take in the exciting artwork at Galleria Borgo, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo.

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Drive from Stresa to Ascona in 1.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Ascona are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.