5 Days in Milan: Unveiling the City's Hidden Gems

Klara Tušek

27 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Milan's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover ancient marvels, explore lush parks, and indulge in authentic Italian cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the fashion capital of the world.

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Racing through Time at Alfa Romeo Museum and San Siro Stadium

$89

$ 25

Hotel Ferton

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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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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$25

27 - 33 min

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City park on the site of a former quarry, with lakes, running/biking trails & bocce ball courts.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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A.C. & Inter Milan's home ground with regular soccer matches, plus museum and stadium tours.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$64

27 - 33 min

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Park & gardens landscaped by Emilio Alemagna, with a tower, aquarium, theater & municipal library.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Majestic Castles and Royal Palaces: Sforzesco Castle and Palazzo Reale di Milano

$67

$ 15

Hotel Ferton

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$12

11 - 16 min

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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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$30

11 - 14 min

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Outdoor exhibitions, markets & concerts often take place in this medieval public square.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$25

Day 3Botanical Wonders and Artistic Treasures: Brera Botanical Garden and Pinacoteca di Brera

$56

$ 20

Hotel Ferton

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Tranquil garden established in 1774 with flowerbeds, ponds & an arboretum with centuries-old trees.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

11 - 14 min

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Romanesque church with an elegant courtyard, plus a crypt where St Ambrose's remains are displayed.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$26

Day 4Architectural Marvels and Cultural Delights: Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro and Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology

$60

$ 25

Hotel Ferton

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

10 - 12 min

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Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology

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

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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Repurposed urban oasis with dense forest, flower meadows & waterways on a former industrial site.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Iconic Landmarks and Regal Splendor: Duomo di Milano and Villa Reale di Monza

$123

$ 15

Hotel Ferton

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$48

8 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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$50

43 - 52 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $492 In total

Activities & Food:$395

Transport:$97