How many days do you need in Lake Como & Milan?
- Most travelers spend 7-8 days in Lake Como and Milan combined
- Visiting Lake Como and Milan in 5 or 6 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 9 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Lake Garda, Tuscany, and Cinque Terre
How Many Days to Spend in Milan
Recommended Itineraries for Lake Como & Milan
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Milan, Explore | Milan |
| Day 2 | History & Art Walking Tour | Milan |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Parma, Food Tour | Milan |
| Day 4 | Cooking Class & Aperitivo Tasting in Milan | Milan |
| Day 5 | Train to Lake Como | Varenna |
| Day 6 | Varenna & Bellagio Tour | Varenna |
| Day 7 | Depart Milan |
Explore the best of Northern Italy on this seven-day trip to Milan and Lake Como. Discover Renaissance art in Milan, learn how to cook your own homemade pasta, and mix a classic Italian aperitivo. Taste your way through Parma's famous food scene and relax on Lake Como as you visit magnificent villas and the villages of Bellagio and Varenna. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
8-Day Itinerary Including Lake Garda
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Milan, Explore | Milan |
| Day 2 | Full-Day Milan Tour | Milan |
| Day 3 | Transger to Lake Como | Como |
| Day 4 | Bellagio Walking Tour | Como |
| Day 5 | Free Day in Como | Como |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Lake Garda | Peschiera del Garda |
| Day 7 | Dolomites Day Tour | Peschiera del Garda |
| Day 8 | Depart Peschiera del Garda |
If spending eight days soaking in the sunshine and views of Italy's lakes district sounds like a dream come true, this relaxed trip is for you. Explore Milan's fashion and cultural capital, with time to go shopping and enjoy the buzzing nightlife. Spend five days on the lake, enjoying leisurely afternoons by the water, trips to the spectacular Dolomite mountains, and touring Napoleon-era villas of Italy's rich and famous. Read more
How to travel between Lake Como & Milan
The southern shore of Lake Como is just 32 miles (51 km) from Milan. This iconic Italian lake draws visitors from around the world, and with good reason. Lake Como is lovely at any time of year, and its shores are sprinkled with picturesque towns, gorgeous villas, and quiet places where urban life seems far away. Read more
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