Milan in 9 Days: A Journey Through Art, History, and Fashion

Anja Ge

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a 9-day adventure in Milan, the vibrant city of art, history, and fashion. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in world-class museums, and indulge in the rich cultural heritage of this Italian gem.

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Opera, Art, and History

$48

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

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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Birthplace of writer Alessandro Manzoni with house tours & a library focused on the area's history.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

Day 2Majestic Castles and Hidden Churches

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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9 - 14 min

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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Artistic Treasures and Tranquil Abbey

$15

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

34 - 41 min

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Gothic & Romanesque influences are visible in the elegant design of this 12th-century abbey.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Speed, Soccer, and Tower Views

$45

$ 5

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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$13

23 - 28 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$32

14 - 17 min

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Striking, twisted tower by architect Zaha Hadid, opened in 2017 & with a shopping mall at its base.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Artistic Homes and Vertical Forests

$30

$ 8

Once-private collection of 20th-century Italian art displayed in the owners' art deco apartment.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Art museum with over 300 works by Italian artists since the 19th century, plus regular exhibitions.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

14 - 17 min

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Renowned art gallery housing a collection of Da Vinci drawings, plus works by Caravaggio & Titian.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$10

Day 6Royal Splendor and Fashion Heritage

$23

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

45 - 54 min

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Ornate 18th-century palace with period furnishings & paintings, plus exhibits on Milanese fashion.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 7Renaissance Masterpieces and Luxury Shopping

$40

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

8 - 10 min

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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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$13

8 - 11 min

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16th-century townhouse with a sumptuous interior, housing Renaissance decorative arts & paintings.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

Day 8Fashion Icons and Gothic Wonders

$30

$ 5

4-story museum dedicated to the work & inspirations of fashion designer Giorgio Armani.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

15 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Established in 1953, this Duomo-centric museum with statues & tapestries offers a gift shop & tours.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

Day 9Architectural Marvels and Cultural Heritage

$39

$ 5

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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$24

16 - 20 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.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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$15

20 - 24 min

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Cemetery known for its funerary sculpture in differing styles, some by famous artists/architects.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $304 In total

Activities & Food:$275

Transport:$30