8 days in Milan Itinerary

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Villa Carlotta and i Giardini di Villa Melzi will appeal to museum buffs. Do your shopping at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Profumeria Bellagio. Change things up with these side-trips from Milan: Como (I Falconieri del Feudo, Oasi WWF del Bassone, & more), Riva Bianca Beach (in Lierna) and Anything But Work (in Mandello del Lario). There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Castello Sforzesco, look for all kinds of wild species at Riserva Naturale Val di Mello, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sacro Monte di Ossuccio, and wander the streets of Menaggio.

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If you are flying in from Mongolia, the closest major airports are Malpensa International Airport, Milano Linate Airport and Il Caravaggio International Airport. In May, daytime highs in Milan are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can travel back home.