5 Days in Milan: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Pizza

SERBABN SERBAN

27 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day adventure to Milan, where we'll discover ancient marvels, indulge in authentic pizza, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant culture of Lombardy. From the iconic Sforzesco Castle to the mouthwatering Da Zero - Pizza e Territorio, this itinerary is packed with excitement and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to Milan

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Day 1Unveiling Milan's Royal Past at Sforzesco Castle

$230

$ 39

San Siro Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 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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$24

15 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$50

13 - 20 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$96

8 - 12 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$60

8 - 10 min

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Triumphal arch with bas-reliefs & statues, built by Luigi Cagnola on the request of Napoleon.

No time set

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Free

Day 2From Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio to the Stunning Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

$183

$ 59

San Siro Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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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

11 - 14 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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$52

21 - 26 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$56

2 - 3 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$75

20 - 24 min

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Free-entry attraction combining young children's rides & thrill rides, including a 'horror house'.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Immerse Yourself in Art and Culture at Triennale di Milano

$362

$ 49

San Siro Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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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 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$100

13 - 16 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$92

9 - 14 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.

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$60

9 - 11 min

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

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$60

Day 4Discover the Majestic Duomo di Milano and Relax in Parco Sempione

$252

$ 30

San Siro Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 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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$96

13 - 20 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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$60

7 - 9 min

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Un luogo unico all’interno del Giardino delle Sculture della Triennale, per un aperitivo o un pranzo all’aperto.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$96

5 - 8 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Experience the Thrill of San Siro Stadium and Explore Alfa Romeo Museum

$276

$ 49

San Siro Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$128

6 - 9 min

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A 7-m. statue of a horse, cast in bronze in 1999 from 15th-century sketches by Leonardo Da Vinci.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$48

5 - 6 min

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

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$50

29 - 35 min

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

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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$50

Budget breakdown: $1526 In total

Activities & Food:$1303

Transport:$223