6-Day Milan Itinerary: Explore the Best of Milan

Total price From US$1,491

Created: Thursday, December 11, 2025

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Your Trip to Milan & Swiss Alps: 5 Nights for 2 Adults

Hotel: 5 nights at Doria Grand Hotel, Milan (Italy)
Excursion: "Discover the Swiss Alps and St. Moritz on the Bernina Red Train - Full-Day Tour" (Milan, Italy)
Excursion: "Lake Como, Lugano & Bellagio Day Trip" (Milan, Italy)
Transfer: Private SEDAN from Malpensa Airport to Doria Grand Hotel
Transfer: Private SEDAN from Doria Grand Hotel to Malpensa Airport
Themes: Adventure, City, Switzerland, Activities
Travelers: 2 adults, 0 children

To make the most of your trip, I recommend exploring some great guides and books. For Milan, "DK Eyewitness Milan & the Lakes" offers a wonderful visual introduction to the city and surrounding regions. "Rick Steves Switzerland" is a fantastic resource for your Swiss Alps adventure, with practical tips and hidden gems. For a deeper dive into Italian art and culture, consider "The Italians" by John Hooper. If you want more about the scenic lakes, "Lake Como: A Guide to Exploring the Region" by Lonely Planet is insightful. These resources will enrich your journey and help you uncover local secrets and stories. Have an amazing trip!

About the destination

With an almost Northern European ambiance, yet radiating Italian style, Milan is Italy's most cosmopolitan city. This capital of Lombardy is both industrious and glamorous - a powerhouse in sectors ranging from finance to fashion, and of course, football. However, what sets Milan apart is its standing as the hub of Italian fashion and interior design. International fashion enthusiasts, designers, supermodels, and paparazzi flock to the city biannually for its spring and fall fairs: Milan, which has meticulously maintained its reputation for flair, drama, and creativity, is Italy's natural stage. Undoubtedly, it's one of the best places in Italy for shopping, or even just window shopping. As Italy's primary industrial, commercial, and financial center, Milan unsurprisingly has a business-like demeanor. At first glance, it may not seem impressive, but if you take the time and make an effort to explore Milan’s streets, you’ll discover its aesthetically pleasing treasures – they do exist. Navigate through the modern metropolitan hustle, and you'll find impressive churches and palaces, the charming Navigli area, the trendy Brera district and vibrant university quarter, not to mention a landmark like the Duomo, or the fact that the city proudly houses Leonardo da Vinci's 15th-century masterpiece, The Last Supper. Milan leaves no room for criticism when it comes to having a good time. The Milanese know how to celebrate – and they don’t waste time getting started. Nightlife usually begins at 6pm; enjoying an aperitivo, where locals relax with after-work drinks and snacks before heading home, is more the norm than the exception. So, whether you’re in search of affordable fashion, an alternative city getaway, or an opportunity to paint the town red, Milan undoubtedly has it all.

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11 Jan

Transfer

Transfer from Malpensa (MXP) to Doria Grand Hotel

Pick-up time: 13:00 Maximum wait time: 30 minutes Journey time: 50 minutes Private - Standard Sedan

Private

Standard Sedan

Maximum wait time: 30 minutes
Journey time: 50 minutes

11 Jan

Hotel

5 Nights

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Doria Grand Hotel

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Milan - to 1.6 miles from the centerBED AND BREAKFASTViale Doria Andrea 22, Milan 20124

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With a stay at Doria Grand Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Milan, a 1-minute drive from Corso Buenos Aires and 7 minutes from Cathedral of Milan. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Piazza del Duomo and 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from San Siro Stadium.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Make yourself at home in one of the 124 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Il Capriccio, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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