Discover the Magic of Milan: A 5-Day Itinerary

aya ali

6 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Milan, Lombardy, Italy with this 5-day itinerary. Explore stunning gardens, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine.

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$36

$ 13

YellowSquare Milan

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Streamlined rooms & dorms in an informal hostel featuring a shared kitchen & a bar, plus breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

17 - 21 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Parrocchia di S. Giovanni Battista - Duomo di Monza

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Streamlined rooms & dorms in an informal hostel featuring a shared kitchen & a bar, plus breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$27

$ 15

YellowSquare Milan

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

Streamlined rooms & dorms in an informal hostel featuring a shared kitchen & a bar, plus breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$17

9 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$10

Streamlined rooms & dorms in an informal hostel featuring a shared kitchen & a bar, plus breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$35

$ 10

YellowSquare Milan

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

Directions

Streamlined rooms & dorms in an informal hostel featuring a shared kitchen & a bar, plus breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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California Bakery è un dolcissimo angolo d'America a Milano, dove assaggiare le specialità della tradizione d'oltreoceano. Si affaccia su una delle più belle piazze della vecchia Milano, accanto alla bellissima basilica di Sant'Eustorgio.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$13

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$15

Streamlined rooms & dorms in an informal hostel featuring a shared kitchen & a bar, plus breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$67

$ 10

YellowSquare Milan

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Streamlined rooms & dorms in an informal hostel featuring a shared kitchen & a bar, plus breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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10 - 12 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

13 - 16 min

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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 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.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Streamlined rooms & dorms in an informal hostel featuring a shared kitchen & a bar, plus breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$31

$ 15

YellowSquare Milan

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

Streamlined rooms & dorms in an informal hostel featuring a shared kitchen & a bar, plus breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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23 - 28 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

6 - 8 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 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.

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$11

Streamlined rooms & dorms in an informal hostel featuring a shared kitchen & a bar, plus breakfast.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $255 In total

Activities & Food:$195

Transport:$61