If you only have four hours in Milan (or less), you’re not going to be able to see a whole lot! But if you want to break up a long travel day with some lunch and a peek at the city’s magnificent cathedral, it definitely can be done.

Posts for travel in the Lombardy Region including Milan and the Lake District
If you only have four hours in Milan (or less), you’re not going to be able to see a whole lot! But if you want to break up a long travel day with some lunch and a peek at the city’s magnificent cathedral, it definitely can be done.
During a recent trip to Northern Italy, we spent four glorious days and four nights in Varenna. When you think of picturesque, multi-coloured houses on a lake with the cutest town centre, Varenna is probably what comes to mind. Set in the middle of Lake Como, we selected it as a base for...
With easy access by ferry from Varenna or Bellagio, a half day in Menaggio is worth the journey. Here's what to see in a quick trip to the mid-lake town.
With easy access by ferry from Varenna or Menaggio, a half day in Bellagio is time very well spent. Here's what to see and do in a quick trip to the mid-lake town.