Northern Italy and Switzerland, City Food and Cultural Immersion

  1. Day 1: Milan
    Estimated travel time from the arrival airport: 50 minutes (32.1 km)

    Visit the world-famous La Scala Theatre, roam the grand Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and end the day with a trip to the stunning Cathedral of Milan.

  2. Day 2: Lake Como and Bellagio
    Estimated travel time from Milan: 1 hour 10 minutes (59.5 km)

    Admire the picturesque views of Lake Como, visit the charming town of Bellagio, and sample regional gourmet cheeses at Crotto dei Platani.

  3. Day 3: Turin
    Estimated travel time from Lake Como: 2 hours (206 km)

    Unleash your taste buds, visiting the top food and wine spots like the yummy Eataly Torino Lingotto market, the wonderful Museo del Cioccolato chocolate museum, and end the day with a visit to the divine Basilica di Superga.

  4. Day 4: Bern
    Estimated travel time from Turin: 4 hours 30 minutes (378 km)

    Discover one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check out the popular Münster Cathedral and terrapins, enjoy panoramic river views from Albert Einstein's House, end the day with Swiss dishes at Zum Grunen Glas Restaurant

  5. Day 5: Lucerne
    Estimated travel time from Bern: 1 hour (105 km)

    Roam the city's ancient ramparts on Lucerne's Old Town, obtain panoramic views from Chapel Bridge, followed up by a trip to the Swiss Museum of Transport, and ending the day with Fondue at Rathaus Brauerei.

  6. Day 6: Zurich
    Estimated travel time from Lucerne: 50 minutes (52.3 km)

    Experience the urban vibes and beautiful architecture the city has to offer with the visit to the Grossmünster Church, Bahnhofstrasse Street and beautiful scenic views of the Kunsthaus Zurich Museum, Ending the day with the best Rosti at Heidi & Tell Restaurant.

  7. Day 7: Geneva
    Estimated travel time from Zurich: 3 hours 15 minutes (279 km)

    Get to know the marvel that is the Lake Geneva, visit the country's most well-known places such as the Palace of Nations (UN), L'Horloge Fleurie renowned flower clock, and complete the day with tastes of Swiss home-style cooking at Café du Grütli.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • La Scala Theatre (1.5 hours, €25)
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (1 hour, free)
  • Cathedral of Milan (1.5 hours, €3-€5)
  • Lake Como and Bellagio (3 hours, €20-€25)
  • Crotto dei Platani (2 hours, €30-€35)
  • Eataly Torino Lingotto (1.5 hours, €15-€20)
  • Museo del Cioccolato (1 hour, €10)
  • Basilica di Superga (2 hours, €2-€3)
  • Münster Cathedral and terrapins (1 hour, free)
  • Albert Einstein's House (1 hour, free)
  • Zum Grunen Glas Restaurant (2 hours, €40-€50)
  • Lucerne's Old Town (2 hours, free)
  • Chapel Bridge (1 hour, free)
  • Swiss Museum of Transport (2-3 hours, €25)
  • Rathaus Brauerei (1-2 hours, €30-€35)
  • Grossmünster Church (1 hour, free)
  • Bahnhofstrasse Street (1 hour, free)
  • Kunsthaus Zurich Museum (2 hours, €15-€20)
  • Rosti at Heidi & Tell Restaurant (2 hours, €35-€40)
  • Palace of Nations (UN) (1.5 hour, free)
  • L'Horloge Fleurie (1 hour, free)
  • Café du Grütli (2 hours, €30-€35)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €450-€500

Useful Tips

For additional cultural immersion, consider adding a visit to Swiss or Italian vineyards. Art lovers can visit the ART Museums in Zurich or Lucerne. For those with more time, head to Lake Maggiore's Isola Bella, The Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Square. Subtract museum visits if not interested in art.

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