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Milan: A Journey Through History and Beauty

Krishna Parmar

21 Nov 2023

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Join me on an unforgettable adventure through the captivating city of Milan. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in authentic pizza, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Lombardy. Get ready for a trip of a lifetime!

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Revving Engines and Football Fever

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$178

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$ 20

Alfa Romeo Museum

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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$50

29 - 35 min

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San Siro Stadium

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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$128

19 - 23 min

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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Abbey Serenity and Architectural Wonders

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$0

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$ 10

Chiaravalle Abbey

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Piazza Mercanti

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Royal Grandeur and Artistic Masterpieces

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$110

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$ 10

Palazzo Reale di Milano

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

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

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$60

Day 4Luxury Shopping and Artistic Treasures

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$112

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$ 20

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

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$52

9 - 11 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.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Mudec

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

Day 5Inventions and Theatrical Brilliance

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$160

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$ 10

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

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$60

8 - 10 min

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Teatro alla Scala

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

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

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$100

Day 6Gothic Splendor and Botanical Bliss

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$96

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

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$96

14 - 21 min

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Brera Botanical Garden

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Regal Retreats and Serene Parks

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$50

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$ 20

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

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$50

14 - 17 min

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Parco Nord Milano

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Parco Sempione

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Unveiling the Majestic Sforzesco Castle

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$24

Sforzesco Castle

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $818 In total

Activities & Food:$730

Transport:$88