Some of Italy’s most beautiful villages are in this region, which, besides amazing places like Lake Iseo, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, and Lake Garda (just to name the best-known destinations), transports us to small villages with historic centers where time has stood still. Looking for day trip ideas in Lombardy? Don’t worry! Some trips are just an hour and a half by car from Milan or reachable by train. Visiting these attractions will be easy! Here are 10 ideas for Sunday day trips in Lombardy:
The Vittoriale of D’Annunzio
If you’re looking for Sunday day trip ideas in Lombardy but want a destination different from the usual, this place will definitely suit you. The Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone Riviera (on the Brescia shore of Lake Garda) is an impressive historical, artistic, and architectural monument.
Not just a simple villa, but a complex of gardens and an open-air theater, to discover a truly unique monumental complex, the last home of the poet D’Annunzio.
Clanezzo
The suspension bridge, the medieval village nestled between two bridges, the castle, and the village tour: Clanezzo is an ideal day trip from Milan for your weekend or even just for a day.
Located in the province of Bergamo, it’s a beautiful village we recommend to those who love both nature and history.
Varenna
On Lake Como, among ideas for a day trip, Varenna offers a journey into nature rich in art, history, and tradition.
Among the hiking trails we highlight the short and easy path to the Fiumelatte spring: even Leonardo da Vinci was captivated by it!
Lake Iseo
If you’re looking for a nature reserve, Lake Iseo offers at least three. If you want to take a walk among the most beautiful villages, you’ll be spoiled for choice during your visit (for example, the charming village of Lovere).
For breathtaking views, you can admire the gorges along the coastal road, while if you want to visit a museum or places rich in history, you’ll find art galleries and Liberty-style villas, medieval villages and churches. It’s reachable by bike from the city of Palazzo Te. It’s a nature reserve, an amazing and flat place where you can admire numerous and varied bird species, discover the 17th-century palace that belonged to the Gonzaga family, and be enchanted by the scenery and pristine environment. A must for a day trip!