8 Days in Milan: Unveiling Art, History, and Modern Marvels

Zeynep Kılıçaslan

27 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Milan's rich cultural tapestry. Discover awe-inspiring art, explore ancient marvels, and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant atmosphere. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience in the fashion capital of the world.

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Abbeys, Castles, and Architectural Wonders

$12

$ 10

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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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

14 - 17 min

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$12

Day 2Masterpieces and Museums Galore

$98

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

27 - 33 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$38

Day 3Modern Art and Historic Treasures

$50

$ 15

Grandiose, 18th-century mansion exhibiting Italian art & sculptors, plus works by Cezanne & Gauguin.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

9 - 11 min

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This 13th-century Catholic church includes an ossuary with frescoes lined with human skulls & bones.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Old, Romanesque-style Catholic church with historic paintings & an attached museum.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$25

Day 4Vertical Forests, Science, and Shopping

$56

$ 10

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 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.

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

9 - 11 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$26

12 - 18 min

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Small, traditional Italian garden constructed in 1555, with grassy areas, paths & a tranquil pond.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Opera, History, and Gothic Grandeur

$98

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

2 - 3 min

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Adjacent to the Teatro alla Scala, this historic square features a monument to Leonardo da Vinci.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$48

Day 6Art Galleries and Botanical Beauty

$80

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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Elegant museum containing an extensive collection of Italian art & paintings by the Flemish masters.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$30

Day 7Parks, Contemporary Art, and Royal Splendor

$25

$ 15

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$25

Day 8Libraries, Aquatic Wonders, and Sports

$104

$ 15

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

6 - 8 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.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

21 - 26 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$64

10 - 12 min

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City park on the site of a former quarry, with lakes, running/biking trails & bocce ball courts.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $591 In total

Activities & Food:$523

Transport:$68