One Day Adventure: Shop in Italy and Ski in Switzerland Itinerary

  • 9:00 AM: Milan Duomo
    10 minutes (0.5 miles) from Palazzo Reale

    The Milan Duomo is a beautiful Gothic cathedral located in Milan's center. It is the fifth-largest cathedral in the world and a must-see attraction for anyone traveling to Milan.

  • 11:00 AM: Via della Spiga
    10 minutes (1 mile) from Milan Duomo

    Via della Spiga is the perfect location for luxury shopping in Italy. It is an exclusive and elegant fashion street in the fashion capital of Milan that offers a range of luxury fashion brands.

  • 1:00 PM: Piz Gloria
    3 hours and 30 minutes (240 miles) from Via della Spiga

    Piz Gloria is a rotating restaurant located at the top of a mountain in Murren, Switzerland. The restaurant offers breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps and is a popular destination for skiers and non-skiers alike.

  • 4:30 PM: Jungfrau Ski Region
    1 hour and 30 minutes (19 miles) from Piz Gloria

    The Jungfrau Ski Region is a popular ski resort in Switzerland. Here, visitors can ski on over 206 kilometers of slopes, take in the stunning scenery, and enjoy Swiss hospitality.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Milan Duomo (2 hours, free)
  • Via della Spiga (2 hours, shopping costs vary based on purchases)
  • Piz Gloria (2 hours, CHF 60 for the restaurant's admission and meal)
  • Jungfrau Ski Region (3 hours, CHF 80 for ski lift access)
  • Total Estimated Costs: CHF 140

Transportation

Travelers can take a train from Milan to Interlaken, then switch to a mountain railway that takes them to Murren. From Murren, travelers can take a cable car to reach Piz Gloria.

The estimated cost for the transportation is around CHF 100 and the travel time is approximately 5 hours.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other attractions in Milan such as the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Brera Gallery, and the Navigli canals. If you have less time, consider skipping Via della Spiga and focusing on skiing in Switzerland instead.

Airports

The main airports for this itinerary would be Milan's Malpensa Airport (MXP) or Linate Airport (LIN) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland. Malpensa Airport is approximately 30 kilometers from Milan's city center while Zurich Airport is approximately 10 kilometers from Zurich's city center.

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