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8-Day Itinerary: City Experiences in Milan, Como, Bellagio, Portofino, Modena and Turin

  1. Day 1: Milan
    Estimated travel time from the airport: 50 minutes (8.7 miles)

    Explore the Duomo di Milano, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Teatro alla Scala.

  2. Day 2: Como
    Estimated travel time from Milan: 40 minutes (24.6 miles)

    Experience the beauty of Lake Como, take a funicular to Brunate and visit the Cathedral of Como.

  3. Day 3: Bellagio
    Estimated travel time from Como: 1 hour (33.1 miles)

    Explore the picturesque town of Bellagio on Lake Como, visit Villa Melzi and hike Punta Spartivento.

  4. Day 4: Portofino
    Estimated travel time from Bellagio: 4 hours (193 miles)

    Experience the charm of Portofino, visit Castello Brown and hike to San Fruttuoso Abbey.

  5. Day 5: Modena
    Estimated travel time from Portofino: 2 hours 50 minutes (141 miles)

    Visit the Duomo di Modena, explore the Museo Enzo Ferrari and taste traditional Modenese dishes at Ristorante Da Enzo.

  6. Day 6: Turin
    Estimated travel time from Modena: 2 hours 45 minutes (143 miles)

    Explore the Egyptian Museum, Mole Antonelliana and Piazza San Carlo.

  7. Day 7: Milan
    Estimated travel time from Turin: 1 hour 47 minutes (98.2 miles)

    Return to Milan and visit Sforza Castle and Santa Maria delle Grazie to see Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Il Cenacolo.

  8. Day 8: Milan
    Estimated travel time from your hotel to the airport: 50 minutes (8.7 miles)

    Enjoy your final morning in Milan at the Navigli District for shopping and lunch before departing.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Duomo di Milano (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (1 hour, free entry)
  • Teatro alla Scala (1 hour, ticket prices vary)
  • Lake Como (1 day, boat tour prices vary)
  • Cathedral of Como (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Villa Melzi (1-2 hours, entry fee required)
  • Castello Brown (1-2 hours, entry fee required)
  • Museo Enzo Ferrari (1-2 hours, entry fee required)
  • Ristorante Da Enzo (1-2 hours, lunch prices vary)
  • Egyptian Museum (1-2 hours, entry fee required)
  • Mole Antonelliana (1-2 hours, entry fee required)
  • Piazza San Carlo (1 hour, free entry)
  • Sforza Castle (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Santa Maria delle Grazie or "Il Cenacolo" (1-2 hours, entry fee required)
  • Navigli District (2-3 hours, shopping and lunch prices vary)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $300+

Useful tips:

If you have more time, add a day trip to Lake Maggiore from Milan or extend your stay in the charming town of Portofino. If you have less time, consider omitting Modena and Turin.

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