Milan 7 Day Itinerary

Milan 7-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & City Center Exploration

  • Check-in at Hotel (Recommended: Nhow Milan, a design hotel close to the Navigli district)
  • Visit Sforza Castle and its surrounding museums (Museum of Fine Arts, Milan’s archaeological museum, and the Royal Palace)
  • Stroll through the beautiful Sempione Park
  • Explore the Brera District, Milan’s artistic neighborhood, with its vibrant bars and restaurants

Day 2: Duomo & Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

  • Marvel at Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) and climb to the rooftop for a breathtaking view of the city
  • Visit the stunning Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy’s oldest shopping mall
  • Discover Leonardo da Vinci’s famous “Last Supper” at Santa Maria delle Grazie church
  • Have dinner at Trattoria della Pescheria, a seafood restaurant in the Navigli district

Day 3: Day Trip to Lake Como (Recommended: Varenna or Bellagio)

  • Take a train from Milan’s Central Station to reach Lake Como
  • Spend the day exploring picturesque villages, boating on the lake, and enjoying the stunning views
  • Return to Milan for an evening stroll in the Navigli district and dinner at Ristorante Sforno

Day 4: Museums & Design District

  • Visit the iconic Fondazione Prada, a contemporary art museum housed in a former cinema complex
  • Explore the design district (Brera, Tortona, and Porta Garibaldi) with its cutting-edge galleries, shops, and workshops
  • Have lunch at Peck, an upscale delicatessen and restaurant

Day 5: Fashion District & Quadrilatero d’Oro

  • Spend the day shopping in Milan’s fashion capital, the Quadrilatero d’Oro (Golden Rectangle)
  • Visit Via Monte Napoleone, Via Manzoni, and Via della Spiga, home to flagship stores of luxury brands
  • Have dinner at Il Ristorante di Angela, a Michelin-starred restaurant in the fashion district

Day 6: Day Trip to Verona (Recommended for fans of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet)

  • Take a train from Milan’s Central Station to reach Verona
  • Visit Juliet’s House, the famous balcony, and the Roman Arena
  • Stroll through the Old Town and enjoy a traditional Italian meal at Trattoria da Adolfo or La Baita del Gelato
  • Return to Milan for an evening stroll in the Brera district and dinner at Cracco, a Michelin-starred restaurant

Day 7: Departure & Last Impressions

  • Have a leisurely breakfast at Hotel
  • Spend your last few hours in Milan exploring any missed sights or enjoying the city’s café culture
  • Depart from Malpensa or Linate Airport