10 Days in Milan: Unveiling Art, History, and Culture

Karla Garcis

29 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Milan, Italy, and immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene, rich history, and captivating culture. From world-renowned museums to architectural marvels, this itinerary is designed to satisfy your wanderlust and leave you awe-inspired. Join us as we explore Milan's hidden gems and iconic landmarks, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Modern Art and Aquatic Wonders

$45

Museum with permanent & temporary design-related exhibits on themes from architecture to furniture.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

8 - 12 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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

Day 2Contemporary Masterpieces and Royal Grandeur

$25

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 3Renaissance Treasures and Artistic Delights

$55

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

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

7 - 10 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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$25

Day 4Opera Magic and Literary Escape

$70

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$50

9 - 11 min

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Garden park & botanical garden with contemporary landscape design, restaurants & community events.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

Day 5Automotive Heritage and Majestic Fortresses

$37

$ 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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$25

33 - 40 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$12

Day 6Genius of Leonardo and Spiritual Serenity

$60

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

9 - 11 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

Day 7Royal Splendor and Musical Marvels

$25

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

14 - 21 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

Day 8Architectural Marvels and Avant-Garde Art

$64

$ 5

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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$26

19 - 23 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

Day 9Ancient Basilica and Technological Marvels

$30

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

7 - 10 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.

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

Day 10Contemporary Art and Gothic Grandeur

$78

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

16 - 20 min

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One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$48

Budget breakdown: $518 In total

Activities & Food:$489

Transport:$30