16 days in Lake Maggiore (Italy & Switzerland) & Eastern Germany 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), Parco Golfo Della Quassa (in Ispra) and Alpe San Michele (in Porto Valtravaglia). There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at House of The Resistance, take in the exciting artwork at Palazzo Borromeo, don't miss a visit to Collegiata di San Vittore, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Monte Sasso del Ferro.

To find ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Stresa trip planner .

Shanghai, China to Stresa is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Shanghai to Stresa due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Shanghai in November, expect Stresa to be a bit cooler, temps between 15°C and 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to drive to Locarno.

Locarno's Mediterranean climate, palm trees, and 2,300 hours of sunlight per year make this city the warmest in Switzerland.

Take a break from Locarno with a short trip to Cardada in Orselina, about 36 minutes away. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Piazza G. Motta, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Falconeria Locarno, get outside with Indepth Outthere Adventures, and examine the collection at Ghisla Art Collection.

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Traveling by car from Stresa to Locarno takes an hour. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 14°C in November, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Berlin is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Brandenburg Gate, steep yourself in history at East Side Gallery, see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, and ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read our Berlin trip builder site .

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Locarno to Berlin. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can travel back home.