14 days in Italy, Annecy & Switzerland Itinerary

The canals is in Annecy helped earn the medieval town the nickname the Venice of the Alps.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): kick back and relax at Plages de Saint Jorioz and then explore the activities along Lake Annecy. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Plage de Conjux, thenenjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Chatillon, and then kick back and relax at Plage de la Brune.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Annecy tour itinerary planner.

Reykjavik, Iceland to Annecy is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Reykjavik to Annecy, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect much hotter weather when traveling from Reykjavik in June: highs in Annecy hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to La Spezia.

La Spezia, at the head of the Gulf of La Spezia in the Liguria region of Northern Italy, is the capital city of the province of La Spezia.In terms of population, La Spezia is the second city in the Liguria region, preceded just by Genoa. Popular historic sites such as Cinque Terre Trails and Borgo Storico di Corniglia are in your itinerary. Get in touch with nature at Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza and Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre. You'll find plenty of places to visit near La Spezia: Oratorio dei Disciplinati di Santa Caterina (in Corniglia) and Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Pisa). The adventure continues: trek along Monesteroli.

For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the La Spezia trip site.

Traveling by car from Annecy to La Spezia takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and flight. In June, daytime highs in La Spezia are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can go by car to Malcesine.

Malcesine is a comune (municipality) on the eastern shore of Lake Garda in the Province of Verona in the Italian region Veneto, located about 120km northwest of Venice and about 40km northwest of Verona.Geography and divisionsThe comune of Malcesine consists of Navene, Campagnola, Malcesine proper, Val di Sogno and Cassone. Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): step into the grandiose world of Scaliger Castle in Malcesine, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di San Benedetto, and then stroll through Spiaggia Fonte Torrente San Giovanni.

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You can drive from La Spezia to Malcesine in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In June in Malcesine, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can drive to Bellagio.

Known as the pearl of Lake Como for its luxury accommodations, high-end shops, and fine dining options, Bellagio serves as the lake's premiere resort town.

We've included these beaches for you: Spiaggia Tranquilla and Lido di Lenno. Get a sense of the local culture at Villa Carlotta and Santuario Della Madonna delle Grazie di San Martino. Explore Bellagio's surroundings by going to Castello di Vezio (in Vezio), Chiesa di San Giorgio (in Varenna) and Riva Bianca Beach (in Lierna). There's more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Villa del Balbianello and get to know the fascinating history of Greenway del Lago di Como.

For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Bellagio sightseeing planning website.

Drive from Malcesine to Bellagio in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. In June, daytime highs in Bellagio are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Stresa.

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 25th (Tue), view the masterpieces at Palazzo Borromeo, do a tasting at Azienda Vitivinicola Fontechiara, and then don't miss a visit to Le Ville di Ravello. On the 26th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Orta, explore the ancient world of Chiesa San Martino, and then stroll through Melissa Beach di Annunziata Silvio.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Stresa visit planner.

Traveling by car from Bellagio to Stresa takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. June in Stresa sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): kick back and relax at Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen and then take a stroll through Old Town. Here are some ideas for day two: shop like a local with Bahnhofstrasse, thenenjoy the sand and surf at Strandbad Mythenquai, thenadmire the striking features of Fraumünster Church, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Grossmunster.

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Zurich online itinerary planner.

You can drive from Stresa to Zurich in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. Traveling from Stresa in June, you will find days in Zurich are a bit cooler (27°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.