7 days in Lucerne & Milan Itinerary

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

Lucerne is known for nature, childrens museums, museums, historic sites, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take some stellar pictures from Jungfraujoch, snap pictures at Chapel Bridge, take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Rigi, and enjoy the sand and surf at Ufschotti Park.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Lucerne online itinerary planner .

Prague, Czech Republic to Lucerne is an approximately 6-hour combination of flight and train. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, flight, and train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Milan.

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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Villa del Balbianello (in Tremezzina), Pista Ciclabile Sorico - Domaso (in Sorico) and Leolandia (in Capriate San Gervasio). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, admire the striking features of Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Monumental Cemetery.

For photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Milan online travel planner .

You can drive from Lucerne to Milan in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Lucerne in June: high temperatures in Milan hover around 83°F and lows are around 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.