Milan is a different side of Italy, where centuries of history meet the unstoppable energy of a modern European capital. This is the city of Leonardo’s genius, Renaissance masterpieces, and the breathtaking Duomo rising above the rooftops like a marble masterpiece carved in stone.
Behind its elegant facades, Milan reveals hidden courtyards, timeless traditions, and a world of art, fashion, and design. From the grand halls of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to the quiet streets surrounding Leonardo’s Last Supper, every corner tells a story of ambition and creativity.
Milan is where Italy looks forward without forgetting where it came from. A city of contrasts, elegance, and endless discovery, it is the perfect beginning to your journey.
Schedule for the Day
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and head into the heart of Milan for a guided sightseeing tour of its landmarks. Accompanied by your expert local guide, see the marble spires of the Duomo, the famous La Scala opera house, and the courtyards of the Sforza Castle, strolling along the elegant streets of the fashion district in between. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your own pace: relax over a coffee, explore the city independently, or choose to join an optional tour to dive deeper into Milan's rich culture. In the late afternoon, travel by private coach to Venice, arriving in the evening for your overnight stay.
Included today:
- Open buffet breakfast
- Sightseeing with an expert guide in Milan
- Private coach to Venice
- Dinner at your hotel
What You'll See in Milan
- The Duomo Cathedral & Piazza del Duomo
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
- La Scala Theatre & Square
- Sforza Castle
- Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
- The Finger (L.O.V.E.) by Maurizio Cattelan
- Via Montenapoleone
and many more...
Optional Tours in Milan
- Da Vinci's The Last Supper & Santa Maria delle Grazie Church (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- The Duomo Experience: Guided Tour & Rooftop Access (details below).
- Skip-the-Line La Scala Theatre Museum Guided Tour
Important Note: Make the most of your free time in Milan by enhancing your journey with one of our carefully curated optional experiences, available to add during the reservation process. If you prefer a more exclusive visit, we would be delighted to arrange a private tour tailored to your interests. Simply contact us by email, and our team will create a personalized experience just for you. Please note that all optional experiences and private tours are subject to availability.
Experience Snapshot
Pace
Balanced Urban Discovery
Highlights
Historic Streets & Iconic Landmarks
Activity
Moderate Level
Steps
6,000–10,000
Average temperatures, March to October
Average high Average low
Da Vinci's The Last Supper & Santa Maria delle Grazie Church
Few experiences are as exclusive as standing before Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
With limited access inside Santa Maria delle Grazie (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), every visit offers a rare chance to admire the masterpiece in the very place where it was created over five centuries ago.
Please note that tickets for this experience are nominative. Due to highly restricted entry, final confirmation of this tour is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed immediately.
The Rooftop the World Looks Up To
Discover Milan’s most iconic landmark from every perspective. Step inside the magnificent Duomo to admire its soaring Gothic interiors, then climb to the terraces among marble spires and breathtaking views of the city.
Continue to the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, where Milanese history and style meet.
Teatro alla Scala Museum Tour
Step inside one of the most famous opera houses in the world, where legendary composers and performers have shaped musical history for generations.
Guided through the museum and historic auditoriums, you will discover a rich collection of costumes, instruments, and portraits while capturing rare views of the magnificent red velvet and gilded stage of La Scala.
Seven days. A lifetime of memories.
Milan is where Italy in a Week begins and ends. Italy in a Week is seven privately guided days across the country's most extraordinary and demanded destinations, with every transfer, hotel, and hard-to-book tickets arranged so that all you need to do is show up and experience it.