6 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. On the 5th (Thu), admire the landmark architecture of Borromeo Palace, don't miss a visit to Orrido di sant'anna, then savor the flavors at Luigi Guffanti 1876, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Palazzo Borromeo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Fri): tee off at Iles des Borromees Golf Club, then have some family-friendly fun at Lov Beach Minigolf La Betulla Stresa, and then don't miss a visit to Santi Ambrogio and Theodolo.

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Sydney, Australia to Stresa is an approximately 30-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (New South Wales) (AEST) to Central European Time (CET), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Sydney in October, with highs in Stresa at 20°C and lows at 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to travel 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. Start off your visit on the 7th (Sat): make a trip to Lungolago Di Ascona, then pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa Nuova o S. Maria Assunta, then don't miss a visit to Collegio Pontificio Papio, and finally make a trip to Piazza G. Motta.

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Getting from Stresa to Ascona by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel back home.