7 Days in Milan: A Journey Through History and Culture

Ahmed Nasser

9 Dec 2023

Embark on a week-long adventure in Milan, the fashion capital of Italy. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this magnificent city.

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1San Siro Stadium and Santa Maria delle Grazie

$94

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$64

18 - 22 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

Day 2Piazza Gae Aulenti, Pinacoteca di Brera, and Arco della Pace

$30

$ 10

Contemporary skyscrapers & shops surround this modern square with fountains & colorful night lights.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

10 - 12 min

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Triumphal arch with bas-reliefs & statues, built by Luigi Cagnola on the request of Napoleon.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

$26

$ 5

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

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$26

Day 4Explore the Majestic Sforzesco Castle

$12

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$12

Day 5Relax in Parco Sempione and Visit Palazzo Reale di Milano

$25

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 6Unleash Your Inner Scientist at Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology, and Discover Contemporary Art at Mudec

$60

$ 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

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$30

10 - 12 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

Day 7Experience the Magic of Teatro alla Scala

$50

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

Budget breakdown: $327 In total

Activities & Food:$297

Transport:$30