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Milan Adventure: 9 Days of Art, Culture, and History

Alexandra Llobet Romero

28 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Milan's vibrant art scene, majestic castles, and iconic landmarks. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this cosmopolitan city as you explore renowned museums, awe-inspiring cathedrals, and hidden gems. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the fashion capital of the world!

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Contemporary Art Delights at Pirelli HangarBicocca and Villa Reale di Monza

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$50

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$ 10

Pirelli HangarBicocca

Contemporary art museum in former factory with monumental permanent installations & temporary shows.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Villa Reale di Monza

Grand neo-classical estate with royal apartments, a chapel, park and gardens, plus guided tours.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

Day 2Design Wonders at Triennale di Milano and Sforzesco Castle

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$74

Triennale di Milano

Museum with permanent & temporary design-related exhibits on themes from architecture to furniture.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

7 - 10 min

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Sforzesco Castle

Huge Medieval-Renaissance fortress with historical museums & art by da Vinci and Michelangelo.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$24

Day 3Masterpieces Galore at Pinacoteca di Brera and Teatro alla Scala

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$160

Pinacoteca di Brera

Graceful palazzo used by Napoleon, with medieval and Renaissance art especially from Northern Italy.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$60

7 - 10 min

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Teatro alla Scala

Lavish 18th-century theater famous for Italian opera & ballets, plus a museum & music library.

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

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$100

Day 4A Journey into Automotive Excellence at Alfa Romeo Museum, Branca Tower, and Gallerie d’Italia

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$100

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$ 10

Alfa Romeo Museum

Museum of Italian car maker Alfa Romeo, with exhibits like a 4D film & vintage & prototype vehicles.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

Branca Tower

Steel tower built for 1933 Triennale. Stairs & an elevator climb to 109m for panoramic city views.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Gallerie d’Italia

Spacious art museum displaying Italian works from the 19th & 20th centuries in an elegant setting.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

Day 5Royal Splendor at Palazzo Reale di Milano and Santa Maria delle Grazie

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$110

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$ 10

Palazzo Reale di Milano

Sweeping staircases, regal hallways and artistic masterpieces at a grand 18th century palace.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

13 - 16 min

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Santa Maria delle Grazie

Terracotta Renaissance church with elaborate Gothic interior, home to Da Vinci's The Last Supper.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$60

Day 6Prada's Artistic Haven, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and Modern Art Extravaganza

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$177

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$ 20

Fondazione Prada

Exhibits of contemporary art in a unique complex of buildings designed by Rem Koolhaas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$75

30 - 36 min

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$52

7 - 9 min

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Modern Art Gallery

Grandiose, 18th-century mansion exhibiting Italian art & sculptors, plus works by Cezanne & Gauguin.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$50

Day 7Unveiling Milan's Spiritual Treasures at Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, and Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro

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$0

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

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

Historic 16th-century church & former monastery with vivid biblical-themed artwork & frescoes.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro

Elegant church dating from the 15th century, with regular services & an ornate gilded interior.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Leonardo da Vinci's Genius and Contemporary Marvels at Museum of Science and Technology and Mudec

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$120

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$ 10

Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology

Former monastery housing science museum with scale models of da Vinci's submarines & planes.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$60

8 - 10 min

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Mudec

Restored factory now a sleek museum of art & culture, with rotating exhibitions & a restaurant.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$60

Day 9Vertical Forest, Renaissance Gems, and the Majestic Duomo di Milano

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$146

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$ 10

Bosco Verticale

Trees, shrubs, perennials & ground cover line the facade of these 2 residential towers.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Poldi Pezzoli Museum

Elegant museum containing an extensive collection of Italian art & paintings by the Flemish masters.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$50

10 - 15 min

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Duomo di Milano

One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$96

Budget breakdown: $1005 In total

Activities & Food:$937

Transport:$68