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

Lauren Moon

4 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Milan, Italy. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in authentic pizza, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Lombardy. From historic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artisan Bakeries, Historic Abbey, and Iconic Landmarks

$129

$ 22

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$54

5 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$45

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 2Culinary Delights, Leonardo's Legacy, and Architectural Wonders

$126

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$51

1 - 2 min

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A showcase of digitally restored paintings & hands-on models of inventions by the Renaissance great.

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$45

7 - 10 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 3Coffee Culture, Majestic Cemeteries, and Royal Palaces

$104

$ 8

Vapore 1928 | coffee lunch & cocktail bar

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

12 - 18 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$45

Day 4Sweet Treats, Fashion Heritage, and Luxury Shopping

$219

$ 8

Acquisita dal Gruppo Prada, la storica Pasticceria Marchesi di via Santa Maria alla Porta (zona Magenta), nata nel 1824, apre i battenti anche in Via Montenapoleone. stile di Miuccia Prada. Un progetto di Roberto Baciocchi.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$39

18 - 22 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$45

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$81

Day 5Bistros with a View, Artistic Museums, and Botanical Beauty

$144

$ 15

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$45

7 - 9 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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$45

9 - 11 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$33

Day 6Elegant Cafés, Opera Splendor, and Gothic Grandeur

$270

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$54

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$75

8 - 11 min

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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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$72

4 - 6 min

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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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$69

Day 7Coffee Design, Art Galleries, and Aquatic Adventures

$197

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

7 - 10 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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$45

9 - 14 min

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Acquario Civico e Stazione Idrobiologica di Milano

Family attraction with native & global aquatic flora & fauna as well as a marine biology library.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$57

Day 8Football Fever, Medieval Castles, and Serene Parks

$120

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$18

4 - 6 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$78

Day 9Coffee Gems, Artistic Museums, and Futuristic Architecture

$234

$ 30

Metro: M1 Lima, Porta Venezia

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

8 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

6 - 8 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$96

7 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 10Burger Delights, Royal Residences, and Automotive Legends

$141

$ 22

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

13 - 20 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

29 - 35 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

22 - 27 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$38

11 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $1785 In total

Activities & Food:$1683

Transport:$102