Discover the Magic of Milan: A 5-Day Itinerary

aya ali

5 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$49

$ 10

Hostel Colours

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Industrial lodging offering free breakfast, plus a bar, a game room & a lounge area.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

11 - 16 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Archeological site made up of 16 Roman marble columns, next to remains of an amphitheater and baths.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Industrial lodging offering free breakfast, plus a bar, a game room & a lounge area.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$27

$ 17

Hostel Colours

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Industrial lodging offering free breakfast, plus a bar, a game room & a lounge area.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$17

22 - 27 min

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Popular park offering a lake for swimming, boating & fishing, plus a children's entertainment area.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Elegant church dating from the 15th century, with regular services & an ornate gilded interior.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$10

Industrial lodging offering free breakfast, plus a bar, a game room & a lounge area.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$54

$ 8

Hostel Colours

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Industrial lodging offering free breakfast, plus a bar, a game room & a lounge area.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$31

3 - 4 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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18th-century public gardens, home to the Natural History Museum, Palazzo Dugnani & planetarium.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Industrial lodging offering free breakfast, plus a bar, a game room & a lounge area.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$35

$ 15

Hostel Colours

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Industrial lodging offering free breakfast, plus a bar, a game room & a lounge area.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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11 - 14 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Striking, twisted tower by architect Zaha Hadid, opened in 2017 & with a shopping mall at its base.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$27

Parrocchia di S. Giovanni Battista - Duomo di Monza

Centuries-old church with a marble facade & ornate frescoes, plus a treasury of religious relics.

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Industrial lodging offering free breakfast, plus a bar, a game room & a lounge area.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$18

$ 13

Hostel Colours

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Industrial lodging offering free breakfast, plus a bar, a game room & a lounge area.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 10 min

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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Romanesque church with an elegant courtyard, plus a crypt where St Ambrose's remains are displayed.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Train/tram factory converted into an art complex embracing music, theater & dance, plus a cinema.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$11

Industrial lodging offering free breakfast, plus a bar, a game room & a lounge area.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $243 In total

Activities & Food:$182

Transport:$61