14 days in Italy Itinerary

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Get some historical perspective at Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Ossa and Basilica San Michele Maggiore. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Abbazia di Chiaravalle and Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata(Madonna della Steccata). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Milan: Pieve di San Giorgio (in Vigoleno), Baptistery (in Cremona) and Cappella Ducale di San Liborio (in Colorno). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Sant'Eustorgio, explore the world behind art at Bagatti Valsecchi Museum, steep yourself in history at Castello di Cereseto, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbazia Benedettina dei Santi Nazario e Celso.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Milan itinerary maker tool .

If you are flying in from Sri Lanka, the closest major airports are Malpensa International Airport, Milano Linate Airport and Il Caravaggio International Airport. In December in Milan, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Como.

Known for its idyllic location on the shores of Lake Como and at the foot of the Alps, Como is one of northern Italy's most popular tourist destinations.

To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Como online sightseeing planner .

Traveling by train from Milan to Como takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In December, daily temperatures in Como can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Menaggio.

Menaggio is a town and comune in the province of Como, Lombardy, northern Italy, located on the western shore of Lake Como at the mouth of the river Senagra.Menaggio has three frazioni (parishes): Croce, Loveno and Nobiallo.HistoryThe area of current Menaggio was conquered by the Romans in 196 BC. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santuario Madonna del Soccorso, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santuario Della Madonna delle Grazie di San Martino, and then contemplate the long history of Menaggio. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Santuario della Madonna della Pace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa dei SS. Bartolomeo e Nicola, and then play a few rounds at Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Club.

For more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Menaggio road trip site .

Menaggio is very close to Argegno. In January, daytime highs in Menaggio are 8°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to La Thuile.

Argegno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 50km north of Milan and about 15km north of Como. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa S.S. Trinita.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Argegno attractions planner.

Argegno is just a short distance from Menaggio. January in Argegno sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to travel to La Thuile.

La Thuile is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley of northwest Italy.GeographyLa Thuile is situated in the Alps at the extreme north-west of the country, close to the French alpine town of La Rosière. Your inner history buff will appreciate Chiesa di San Pietro Apostolo and Susa Cathedral. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Giardino Botanico Alpino Chanousia and Lago di Pietra Rossa. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around La Thuile: Rhemes-Notre-Dame (Lago Pellaud & Centro visitatori di Rhemes-Notre-Dame), Certosa DI Madonna Della Losa (in Gravere) and Lago di San Grato (in Valgrisenche). The adventure continues: fly down the slopes at Impianto Crevacol, do a tasting at Casa Ronsil Wine, identify plant and animal life at La Casermetta, and examine the collection at Museo Alpino Duca degli Abruzzi.

To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the La Thuile trip planner .

You can drive from Argegno to La Thuile in 3.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.