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Milan Marvels: 10 Days of Culture, History, and Beauty

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10 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day journey through Milan, Italy's fashion capital. Discover stunning architecture, world-renowned art, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Lombardy. From the iconic Duomo di Milano to the historic Sforzesco Castle, this itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure.

Day 1Royal Splendor and Historic Charm
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$25

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$ 5

Villa Reale di Monza
Grand neo-classical estate with royal apartments, a chapel, park and gardens, plus guided tours.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
45 - 54 min

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Piazza della Scala
Adjacent to the Teatro alla Scala, this historic square features a monument to Leonardo da Vinci.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Day 2Hidden Gems and Botanical Beauty
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$0

Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
Historic 16th-century church & former monastery with vivid biblical-themed artwork & frescoes.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
13 - 20 min

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Brera Botanical Garden
Tranquil garden established in 1774 with flowerbeds, ponds & an arboretum with centuries-old trees.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
Day 3Opera and Art Extravaganza
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$75

Teatro alla Scala
Lavish 18th-century theater famous for Italian opera & ballets, plus a museum & music library.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$50
2 - 3 min

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Gallerie d’Italia
Spacious art museum displaying Italian works from the 19th & 20th centuries in an elegant setting.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$25
Day 4Football Fever and Automotive Excellence
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$89

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$ 5

San Siro Stadium
A.C. & Inter Milan's home ground with regular soccer matches, plus museum and stadium tours.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$64
24 - 29 min

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Alfa Romeo Museum
Museum of Italian car maker Alfa Romeo, with exhibits like a 4D film & vintage & prototype vehicles.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$25
Day 5Majestic Castles and Spiritual Serenity
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$12

Sforzesco Castle
Huge Medieval-Renaissance fortress with historical museums & art by da Vinci and Michelangelo.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$12
13 - 20 min

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Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio
Romanesque church with an elegant courtyard, plus a crypt where St Ambrose's remains are displayed.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
Day 6Tranquility at Chiaravalle Abbey
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$0

Chiaravalle Abbey
Gothic & Romanesque influences are visible in the elegant design of this 12th-century abbey.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Day 7Royal Palaces and Divine Masterpieces
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$55

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$ 5

Palazzo Reale di Milano
Sweeping staircases, regal hallways and artistic masterpieces at a grand 18th century palace.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
11 - 14 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
$30
Day 8Luxury Shopping and Sacred Wonders
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$26

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$ 5

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$26
21 - 26 min

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Basilica di Sant'Eustorgio
Old, Romanesque-style Catholic church with historic paintings & an attached museum.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Day 9Leonardo's Legacy and Modern Marvels
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$60

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$ 5

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
$30
10 - 12 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
$30
Day 10Gothic Grandeur and Artistic Treasures
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$78

Duomo di Milano
One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$48
13 - 20 min

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Pinacoteca di Brera
Graceful palazzo used by Napoleon, with medieval and Renaissance art especially from Northern Italy.
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
$30

Budget breakdown: $445 In total

Activities & Food:$420
Transport:$25