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Milan, Italy · 5 days itinerary

Milan in 5 Days

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This five-day trip covers Milan's historic center, major artworks, a Lake Como excursion, and modern architecture. Days one and two focus on the Duomo district and Sforza Castle area. The sequence places the lake visit after initial landmarks and before modern sites to balance walking days with travel.

5 daysLake Como day tripHistoric centerArt museumsModern MilanBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

The Duomo and La Scala

  1. 9:00Milan CathedralDuomoSight
  2. 11:30DuomoSight
  3. 14:00DuomoSight
  4. 16:00BreraWalk
Day 2

The Last Supper and Sforza Castle

  1. 9:15The Last SupperSanta Maria delle GrazieSight
  2. 11:00Sforza CastleCastelloSight
  3. 13:30CastelloWalk
  4. 18:00NavigliWalk
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Day 3

Brera and Sant'Ambrogio

  1. 10:00BreraSight
  2. 13:00DuomoSight
  3. 16:00Sant'AmbrogioSight
Day 4

Lake Como

  1. 9:00ComoLake ComoDay trip
  2. 12:00Lake ComoSight
Day 5

Modern Milan

  1. 10:00Porta NuovaWalk
  2. 12:30Porta RomanaSight
  3. 16:00MonumentaleSight
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Milan questions

Is 5 days enough for Milan?

Yes. Five days covers the Duomo, The Last Supper, Brera and the Navigli, plus a day at Lake Como. Book Last Supper tickets as soon as they're released, often a couple of months ahead.

Do I need to book The Last Supper ahead?

Yes, reserve The Last Supper tickets online several weeks in advance. Slots cost about 15 euros and fill quickly.

How do I get from Milan to Lake Como?

Trains from Milano Centrale to Como run every 30 minutes and take one hour. Ferries from Como to Bellagio take another hour.

Do I need tickets for Fondazione Prada?

Buy Fondazione Prada tickets online before arrival to skip lines. Entry costs 15 euros and the site is closed on Tuesdays.

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