Background
Trip Planner Logo

5-Day Milan Adventure: Exploring the Gems of Lombardy

Nieves Rodríguez

Nieves Rodríguez

10 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Discover the hidden treasures of this vibrant city, from historic landmarks to lush gardens and iconic cathedrals. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Day 1
+

$96

·

$ 30

Indro Montanelli Gardens
18th-century public gardens, home to the Natural History Museum, Palazzo Dugnani & planetarium.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
6 - 8 min

~

Directions

Palazzo Marino
Tours are offered of this grand 16-century palace with huge frescoes that serves as the city hall.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Piazza Mercanti
Outdoor exhibitions, markets & concerts often take place in this medieval public square.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
26 - 32 min

~

Directions

Phoenicia
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$96
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Chiaravalle Abbey
Gothic & Romanesque influences are visible in the elegant design of this 12th-century abbey.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
Day 2
+

$56

Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro
Elegant church dating from the 15th century, with regular services & an ornate gilded interior.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

~

Directions

Statua di Leonardo da Vinci
1872 marble-&-granite statue depicting the legendary Italian artist & inventor with 4 disciples.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
1 - 2 min

~

Directions

Piazza della Scala
Adjacent to the Teatro alla Scala, this historic square features a monument to Leonardo da Vinci.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

~

Directions

Obicà
Obicà offre la degustazione delle migliori Mozzarelle di Bufala Campana DOP, oltre a un'ampia scelta di prodotti e ricette della tradizione italiana. Obicà propone solo ingredienti di ottima qualità, non potrete che essere soddisfatti.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$56
3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Madonnina
A symbol of Milan, this gilded statue of the Virgin Mary stands on the cathedral's highest spire.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Santuario di San Bernardino alle Ossa
This 13th-century Catholic church includes an ossuary with frescoes lined with human skulls & bones.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Guastalla Gardens
Small, traditional Italian garden constructed in 1555, with grassy areas, paths & a tranquil pond.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
Day 3
+

$92

·

$ 10

Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio
Romanesque church with an elegant courtyard, plus a crypt where St Ambrose's remains are displayed.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

~

Directions

Leonardo da Vinci's Vineyard
Walks & exhibits in Leonardo's former vineyard with grapes replanted in their 15th-century patterns.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Arco della Pace
Triumphal arch with bas-reliefs & statues, built by Luigi Cagnola on the request of Napoleon.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

~

Directions

Caffè in Giardino
Un luogo unico all’interno del Giardino delle Sculture della Triennale, per un aperitivo o un pranzo all’aperto.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$92
5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Parco Sempione
Park & gardens landscaped by Emilio Alemagna, with a tower, aquarium, theater & municipal library.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

~

Directions

Basilica of San Simpliciano
Early Christian church whose elegant interior features art & architectural elements from many eras.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free
Day 4
+

$96

Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
Historic 16th-century church & former monastery with vivid biblical-themed artwork & frescoes.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

~

Directions

Colonne di San Lorenzo
Archeological site made up of 16 Roman marble columns, next to remains of an amphitheater and baths.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore
Imposing early-Christian church housing an octagonal chapel decorated with 5th-century mosaics.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

~

Directions

California Bakery
California Bakery è un dolcissimo angolo d'America a Milano, dove assaggiare le specialità della tradizione d'oltreoceano. Si affaccia su una delle più belle piazze della vecchia Milano, accanto alla bellissima basilica di Sant'Eustorgio.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$96
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Basilica di Sant'Eustorgio
Old, Romanesque-style Catholic church with historic paintings & an attached museum.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
Day 5
+

$48

·

$ 30

Monumental Cemetery
Cemetery known for its funerary sculpture in differing styles, some by famous artists/architects.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

~

Directions

Brera Botanical Garden
Tranquil garden established in 1774 with flowerbeds, ponds & an arboretum with centuries-old trees.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

~

Directions

Porta Nuova
Urban-renewal district known for its modern architecture & concentration of offices, shops & parks.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Zàini
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$48
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Piazza Gae Aulenti
Contemporary skyscrapers & shops surround this modern square with fountains & colorful night lights.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Bosco Verticale
Trees, shrubs, perennials & ground cover line the facade of these 2 residential towers.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
31 - 38 min

~

Directions

Parrocchia di S. Giovanni Battista - Duomo di Monza
Centuries-old church with a marble facade & ornate frescoes, plus a treasury of religious relics.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $456 In total

Activities & Food:$388
Transport:$68