What are the best day trips from Milan included in these tours?

From Milan travelers can reach Lake Como Lake Maggiore and the Swiss Alps via the Bernina Express. The itineraries often include stops in historic cities like Verona and Venice. Hotels such as the Antares Hotel Concorde and Hotel Cappello D'oro provide convenient starting points for these excursions. Recent TourRadar reviews note: "The facilitated day trips were excellent especially the visits to the Italian Lakes District."

What's the best season to start a tour from Milan?

Milan tours see their busiest period from May through October with August and September drawing the largest crowds. Those seeking pleasant temperatures and smaller crowds should consider spring (April-May) or early fall (September-October). Tour companies like Uniworld and Europamundo schedule more departures during these months. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "visiting in September when the weather was perfect for exploring both Milan and the surrounding lakes."

What's the typical travel time between Milan and the next major destinations?

Key travel times from Milan include a 2.5-hour high-speed train ride to Venice 1.5 hours to Lake Como by coach and 3 hours to Florence by train. Uniworld's cruise tour connects Milan to Venice with a Verona stop while Europamundo begins with the Lakes Region. According to a TourRadar review: "Transportation was excellent with comfortable coaches and well-planned connection times making the journey enjoyable."

What transportation options are available from Milan airports to tour starting points?

Milan's three airports serve tour arrivals: Malpensa (MXP) Linate (LIN) and Bergamo (BGY). Select tours like Uniworld include airport transfers while others suggest taxis or express trains/buses to hotels. The Starhotels Ritz provides easy access from Milano Centrale station. A TourRadar traveler notes: "If you're staying at business hotels they often provide good assistance with airport transfers."

What are the must-see attractions included in Milan before departing on tours?

Standard Milan tour stops include the Duomo Cathedral Sforza Castle and La Scala Opera House. Most visitors see Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" at Santa Maria delle Grazie along with the Brera district and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Tourist Journey's tour features a Milan walking tour including BAM Tree Library and the Navigli area. A TourRadar review states: "The Milan tour was good overall with excellent guides providing detailed historical information."

What are the most popular destinations visited on tours starting in Milan?

Tours from Milan regularly include Lake Como St. Moritz in the Swiss Alps and Bellagio. Typical experiences feature Lake Como boat rides visits to Milan's Castello Sforzesco and rides on the Bernina Express through the Alps. The NYX Hotel Milan puts travelers near the Navigli district before continuing to places like Zermatt for views of the Matterhorn. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The combination of Italian lakes and Swiss mountains was breathtaking especially the views from Lake Como and St. Moritz."

Europe Tours from Milan

Picture yourself exploring Lake Como and Bellagio by boat, journeying through the Swiss Alps to the Jungfrau region, and visiting Neuschwanstein Castle's fairy-tale beauty. You'll discover Karlovy Vary's historic spas too, with scenic train rides connecting everything perfectly. Europe from Milan hits different, showing you passing landscapes and cultural differences between areas.

10 best Europe tour packages from Milan

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11-Day Europe by Train: Milan to Prague via Zurich, Munich & Vienna
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Italy Switzerland Germany Austria Czech Republic
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English, German,French,Spanish+2 more
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STM Tours LLC
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11-Day European Scenic Journey by Train: Milan, Zurich, Munich, Prague & Krakow
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Italy Switzerland Germany Czech Republic Poland
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
East Gate Tours LTD
27% Off
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US$3,609per person
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7 Days Italian Riviera and French Coast Tour - from Milan
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"The choice of sightseeing spots was great at the tour. I definitely recommend Tour Radar to everyone!"
Biricik, traveled in July
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Italy Monaco France
Age Range
Ages 6+
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
Europeando Europa
27% Off
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US$4,309per person
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Italian Holidays
4.5 (2 traveler reviews)
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Italy San Marino Vatican City (Holy See)
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
27% Off
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US$1,106per person
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4 Days French Coast Tour – from Milan
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Italy Monaco France
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
French RivieraSouthern FranceAlps+2 more
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
Europeando Europa
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US$2,557per person
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Milano, Venice, Florence, Sorrento, Rome: signature (4* hotels) low carbon tour by train
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"The company was great in communication and all information given prior to trip."
Sheila, traveled in October
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Milan, Venice, Murano, Burano, Florence, Sorrento, Positano,Amalfi,Ravello,Pompeii,Rome,Vatican City+5 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Meet and Greet Italy
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6-Day The Italian Lakes & Swiss Alps Explorer Small-Group Tour from Milan
4.4 (10 traveler reviews)
"Tour was GREAT! we were the 1st group to for 2024 it was good as much of the tour season is getting started."
Esther, traveled in April
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Milan, Como, Lenno, Lugano, Locarno, Stresa, Lake Maggiore,Tasch,Zermatt,Lake Geneva,Lausanne,Gruyeres,Gstaad,Lauterbrunnen,Interlaken,Bellinzona+9 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Mountain
Alps
Operated in
English
Operator
Rabbie’s Small Group Tours
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US$2,359per person
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All About Italy
4.7 (12 traveler reviews)
"The trip and tour was fantastic. I will be going again."
Matt, traveled in March
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Milan, Orta San Giulio, Stresa, Borromean Islands, Verona,Venice,Murano,Mestre,Padua,San Marino,Gubbio,Perugia,Assisi,Naples,Capri,Sorrento,Salerno,Pompeii,Cassino,Rome+15 more
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All Ages Welcome
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English
Operator
Europamundo
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US$1,501per person
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A Week in Italy - Milan, Venice & Rome!
5.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Milan, Lake Como, Varenna, Bellagio, Lenno, Venice, Murano,Burano,Torcello,Rome,Vatican City+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Northern Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
WiseYatra
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US$1,440per person
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River Cruise
Icons of Italy & Mediterranean Treasures - Cruise & Land Journey
Duration
20 days
Destinations
Italy Malta Tunisia Algeria Spain Portugal
Age Range
Ages 18+
Ship
Scenic Eclipse
Operated in
English
Operator
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
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10-Day Heart of Europe Tour by Train: Milan, Zurich & Munich
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Italy Switzerland Germany Austria
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English, German,Italian+1 more
Operator
STM Tours LLC
27% Off
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US$2,317per person
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River Cruise
Icons of Italy & the French Riviera - Cruise & Land Journey
Duration
19 days
Destinations
Italy Monaco France Spain
Age Range
Ages 18+
Operated in
English
Operator
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
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Icons of Italy & Mediterranean Rivieras - Cruise & Land Journey
Duration
18 days
Destinations
Italy France Monaco Spain
Age Range
Ages 18+
Operated in
English
Operator
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
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US$24,850per person
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Enchanting Northern Italy: Milan to Verona
4.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Milan, St Moritz, Lake Como, Bellagio, Verona, Sirmione,Lake Garda+1 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Regions
Northern ItalyLombardyAlpsItalian Lakes District+3 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Omega Tours
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US$1,864per person
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Absolute Italy: Milan to the Amalfi Coast
4.0 (1 traveler review)
"I am amazed at the coordination of all the elements that made for an amazing experience."
Mary, traveled in July
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Milan, Venice, Florence, Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena, Tuscany,Rome,Vatican City,Naples,Pompeii,Vico Equense,Amalfi,Positano,Ravello,Sorrento+9 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
Omega Tours
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