15 days in Zurich, Como & Annecy Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zurich: Rhine Falls (in Neuhausen am Rheinfall), Lucerne (Bourbaki Panorama, Chapel Bridge, &more) and Mt Pilatus (in Kriens). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Lake Zurich, admire the masterpieces at Museum Rietberg, take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, and take in the awesome beauty at Uetliberg Mountain.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Zurich tour site.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Zurich is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 3 hours. In August, Zurich is colder than Abu Dhabi - with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can fly 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Como: Bergamo (La Citta Alta & Chiesa della Madonna dello Spasimo), Turin (Museo Egizio & Museo Nazionale del Cinema) and Leolandia (in Capriate San Gervasio). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Villa del Balbianello, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Como (Duomo), admire the natural beauty at Villa Carlotta, and tour the pleasant surroundings at I Giardini di Villa Melzi.

To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Como trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Zurich to Como takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Zurich in August: high temperatures in Como hover around 33°C and lows are around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Annecy.

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

Take a break from Annecy with a short trip to Le Col de la Forclaz in Talloires, about 32 minutes away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Annecy, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at La Tournette, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and admire the natural beauty at Jardins de l'Europe.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Annecy holiday website.

Drive from Como to Annecy in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and bus; or take a train. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Como in August, with highs in Annecy at 29°C and lows at 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.