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by Summerの心度遊日誌
Jul 11, 2025
Six Days and Five Nights Luxury and Artistic Trip to Milan (Budget 10,000 RMB)
Trip Highlights:
In-depth experience of Milan’s fashion and artistic charm
Taste authentic Italian cuisine
Comfortable accommodation and convenient transportation
Reasonable budget control
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Milan and feel the charm of the fashion capital
Morning: Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), take the Malpensa Express to the city center (about €13 per person).
Afternoon: Check in at the hotel, recommended four-star hotels such as Hotel Berna or Hotel Spadari al Duomo, with excellent locations convenient for sightseeing (about 800 RMB/night).
Evening: Stroll through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, admire the luxury shops and glass dome, and taste delicious fried bread (Panzerotto) at Luini (about €5).
Night: Enjoy a Michelin-star dinner at Ristorante Cracco, experience high-end Italian cuisine (about €150 per person).
Day 2: Explore Milan Cathedral and artistic treasures
Morning: Visit Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano), climb to the top for a panoramic city view (cathedral ticket about €3, elevator to the top about €15).
Afternoon: Visit the Museo Teatrale alla Scala to learn about opera history (about €10).
Evening: Taste handmade ice cream at Gelateria della Musica (about €5).
Night: Free time, optional to watch an opera or ballet performance (ticket prices vary).
Day 3: Leonardo da Vinci and The Last Supper
Morning: Visit Santa Maria delle Grazie to admire Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece The Last Supper (advance reservation required, about €15).
Afternoon: Visit Castello Sforzesco and Parco Sempione to experience the blend of history and nature (castle ticket about €5).
Evening: Enjoy thick-crust pizza at Pizzeria Spontini (about €10).
Night: Head to the Navigli district to experience nightlife, have a drink at Mag Café (about €10).
Day 4: Lake Como day trip
Morning: Take the train to Lake Como, about 1 hour (train ticket about €10 per person).
Afternoon: Take a boat tour of Lake Como, enjoy the lakeside town scenery (boat ticket about €20 per person), visit Bellagio town.
Evening: Return to Milan, taste Milanese specialty saffron risotto (Risotto alla Milanese) at Trattoria Milanese (about €25).
Night: Free time.
Day 5: Shopping and leisure
Morning: Go shopping at Via Montenapoleone and Serravalle Designer Outlet (depending on personal shopping needs).
Afternoon: Enjoy afternoon tea at Caffè Cova, feel Milan’s elegance (about €20).
Night: Relax at the hotel or choose other activities.
Day 6: Farewell to Milan
Morning: Free time according to flight schedule, optional visit to Pinacoteca di Brera (about €15) or other places of interest.
Afternoon: Head to the airport to end the trip.
Budget Allocation:
Airfare: about 3,000 RMB (depending on departure location and time)
Accommodation: about 4,000 RMB (five nights in a four-star hotel)
Meals: about 1,500 RMB
Transportation: about 500 RMB
Tickets: about 500 RMB
Others: about 500 RMB (shopping, souvenirs, etc.)
Travel Tips:
Advance reservation is required for Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper.
Purchasing the Milano Card can save on some transportation and ticket costs.
Keep personal belongings safe and beware of pickpockets.
Learning simple Italian greetings helps with communication with locals.
Optional Adjustments:
Itinerary can be adjusted based on personal interests, such as adding a visit to the Triennale di Milano design museum or an AC Milan/Inter Milan football match.
With a sufficient budget, choose more luxurious hotels or restaurants.
Wishing you a pleasant trip in Milan!
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