9 days in Milan & Bologna 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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): contemplate the long history of Castello Sforzesco.

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Manchester, UK to Milan is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Manchester to Milan, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Manchester in September; daily highs in Milan reach 28°C and lows reach 16°C. You will leave for Bologna on the 4th (Sun).

A city famous for its cuisine, Bologna is the seat of the oldest university in the world, founded in 1088.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Bologna Cooking Class. There's more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Palazzo Magnani.

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Traveling by train from Milan to Bologna takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Bologna can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. On the 10th (Sat), you'll travel to Milan.

On the 10th (Sat), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Santa Maria delle Grazie, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, then examine the collection at Civic Archaeological Museum, then admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano.

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You can take a train from Bologna to Milan in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.