8 days in Milan, Florence & Venice Itinerary

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): admire the striking features of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Milano. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Il Cenacolo, then explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, then take an in-depth tour of Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, and finally explore the historical opulence of Castello Sforzesco.

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Tehran, Iran to Milan is an approximately 10-hour combination of subway and flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Iran Standard Time (IRST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 2.5 hours. Traveling from Tehran in April, expect Milan to be slightly colder, temps between 22°C and 9°C. On the 12th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): view the masterpieces at M.G. Design and then explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts. Keep things going the next day: appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then get a taste of the local shopping with Art Gallery Studio Iguarnieri, and finally see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace.

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Traveling by train from Milan to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. You'll have a few hours on the 14th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Tue): take in the exciting artwork at Max Studio and then browse the exhibits of Doge's Palace. On your second day here, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, contemplate the long history of Peggy Guggenheim Collection, take in the exciting artwork at ar33studio, then snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and finally steep yourself in history at Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo).

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You can drive from Florence to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Venice are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Milan.

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Traveling by car from Venice to Milan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. You'll have a few hours on the 17th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.