8 Days in Milan: A Journey Through Art, History, and Culture

Viola Nabil

1 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Milan, the fashion capital of the world. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and history, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for a week filled with excitement, beauty, and endless inspiration.

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serenity and Splendor at Parco Sempione and Santa Maria delle Grazie

$30

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

Day 2Unveiling the Secrets of Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio and Leonardo da Vinci Museum

$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 3Modern Art and Design Delights at Mudec and Triennale di Milano

$55

$ 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

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 4A Glimpse into Milan's Sporting Legacy at San Siro Stadium and Sforzesco Castle

$76

$ 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

25 - 30 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$12

Day 5Thrills and Culture at Europark Idroscalo, Pirelli HangarBicocca, and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

$26

$ 10

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

34 - 41 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$26

Day 6Strolling Through History at Villa Reale di Monza

$25

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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$25

Day 7Masterpieces and Elegance at Pinacoteca di Brera and Teatro alla Scala

$80

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

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

Day 8Majestic Beauty at the Heart of Milan - Duomo di Milano

$48

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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$48

Budget breakdown: $390 In total

Activities & Food:$370

Transport:$20