What are the most popular day trips from Milan?

Day trips from Milan center around several beloved destinations within a few hours' reach. Lake Como and Bellagio are just 2 hours away making them frequent choices for travelers. The dramatic Dolomites mountains provide outdoor adventure opportunities while Verona at 2.5 hours offers rich cultural experiences. The Italian Lakes District including Lake Maggiore and Lake Garda rounds out the popular options. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "The Lake Como excursion from Milan was absolutely stunning with amazing views and charming villages."

What are the most popular routes from Milan for multi-day tours?

Multi-day routes often follow two main paths: Milan-Venice-Florence-Rome or Milan-Lake Como-Venice. The itineraries regularly include stops at the region's notable lakes such as Como Maggiore and Garda en route to major cities. Many tours start from established properties like Starhotel Ritz in Milan or Hotel Regina in Gravedona. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The route from Milan through the lakes region to Venice was breathtaking offering a perfect mix of nature and culture."

What are the typical starting points for tours in Milan?

Tours commonly begin at three key locations: Milan Central Station (Milano Centrale) the city's primary transport hub the Duomo area in the historic center or prominent hotels including AC Hotel Milano and Starhotels Ritz. One TourRadar traveler shared: "Starting from Milano Centrale was super convenient since our hotel was walking distance and it connected us easily to Lake Como and other destinations."

Are transfers included from Milan airports to hotels?

Most tour packages cover transfers from both Malpensa (MXP) and Linate (LIN) airports to city center accommodations. Expect a 45-60 minute journey from Malpensa while Linate transfers take 20-30 minutes. According to one TourRadar traveler: "The included transfer from Malpensa to our hotel was seamless and made arrival day stress-free."

How long does it take to reach major attractions from Milan?

Key destinations are readily accessible from Milan's center. Lake Como is a 2-hour journey Venice takes 2.5 hours by high-speed train and Florence is 3 hours away. Within Milan the main sites including the Duomo La Scala and Castello Sforzesco are all within 20-30 minutes of each other. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The high-speed train connections from Milan made it easy to reach other Italian cities while keeping Milan as our base."

What's the best time of year to start a tour from Milan?

The main tourist season runs April through October. May-June and September-October offer the best combination of pleasant weather and manageable crowd levels. Winter tours from November to March provide better rates though some activities might not be available. A TourRadar traveler mentioned "starting our tour in September from Milan was perfect - great weather and not too crowded."

Italy Tours from Milan

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10 best Italy tour packages from Milan

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In-depth Cultural
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, Florence, Sorrento, Rome
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Meet and Greet Italy
From
US$4,282per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Iconic Italian Cities
4.9 (17 traveler reviews)
"The tour was good with some good selections of places to visit."
Patrick, traveled in May
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Milan, Lake Como, Venice, Florence, Rome
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Wonderful Holidays UK
From
US$2,286per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Standard 8 nights Italy
4.7 (3 traveler reviews)
"The team was fantastic in getting us exactly what we wanted. Any time we had difficulties or questions the team was on top of it."
Gina, traveled in May
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Milan, Lake Como, Venice, Florence, Rome
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Wanderful Holidays LLC
7% Off
From $1,999
US$1,859per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Italy : Cities and Lakes W/top sightseeing & train rides 4 Star
5.0 (4 traveler reviews)
"Price was reasonable, customer service was the BEST, staff were very responsive to all questions."
Marsha, traveled in December
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Milan, Lake Como, Venice, Florence, Rome
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Wanderful Holidays LLC
7% Off
From $2,599
US$2,417per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome: essential (3* hotels) low carbon tour by train
4.5 (4 traveler reviews)
"This is my second experience with Tour Radar and I am very satisfied with the service and price."
Idalia, traveled in August
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Meet and Greet Italy
7% Off
From
US$2,317per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
9 Day Italy by Train from Milan, Venice Mestre, Florence to Rome
4.5 (2 traveler reviews)
"Everything was perfect. When I asked to change the time for the car to take us to the airport, it was done quickly and efficiently."
ricardo, traveled in October
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Milan, Mestre, Venice, Burano, Murano, Florence, Pisa, Rome
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
STM Tours LLC
20% Off
From $1,668
US$1,334per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
7 Days Northern Lakes and Dolomites Tour - from Milan
4.6 (7 traveler reviews)
"The routes are also excellent we enjoyed the trip very much since this was the first time for us to visit the Italian northern lakes and Dolomites area."
Eugene, traveled in September
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Milan, Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Como, Bellagio, Bergamo,Sirmione,Garda,Verona,Pieve di Cadore,Cortina d’Ampezzo,Misurina,Corvara in Badia,Mount Marmolada,Canazei,Merano,Bolzano,Trento+12 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Northern ItalyItalian AlpsAlps+2 more
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
Europeando Europa
20% Off
From
US$4,058per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Enchanting Waters: Discovering the Lakes of Italy, Self-Drive
4.5 (2 traveler reviews)
"Hotels were exquisite, and suggested activities were lovely. Gorgeous scenery, and fantastic locations."
Laurie, traveled in April
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Milan, Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Como, Bergamo, Garda, Verona
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Northern ItalyItalian AlpsAlpsItalian Lakes District+3 more
Operated in
English
Operator
TUI Italia
15% Off
From $2,013
US$1,711per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Educational
Enchanting Italy With Luxury Stay & Business Class Train Rides
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Milan, Lake Como, Venice, Florence, Rome
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Wonderful Holidays UK
12% Off
From $4,035
US$3,551per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Lakes & Lagoon : Lake Como, Lake Garda & Venice, 6 days private tour
5.0 (34 traveler reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic tour. Excellent value for money."
DoraTaylor, traveled in August
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Milan, Como, Bellagio, Brescia, Garda, Verona, Padua, Venice
Age Range
Ages 8+
Regions
Northern ItalyItalian Lakes District+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Taotravel
12% Off
From
US$8,068per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
6 Day Milan including visit to Verona, Lake Garda, Florence, Pisa, Lake Como, Bellagio, & Lugano.
4.3 (3 traveler reviews)
"Great part of Italy."
Carolyn, traveled in September
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Milan, Verona, Lake Garda, Florence, Pisa, Lake Como,Bellagio,Lugano+2 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Lakes
Italian Lakes District
Operated in
English
Operator
STM Tours LLC
20% Off
From $1,675
US$1,340per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Northern Italian Lakes & Countryside
4.4 (5 traveler reviews)
"Really well looked after, great tour guide with lots of knowledge, good optional excursions as well as included tours."
Gail, traveled in September
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Milan, Baveno, Como, Bergamo, Garda, Verona, Mantua, Modena
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Northern ItalyItalian Lakes District+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Trafalgar
10% Off
From $2,825
US$2,543per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
4 Days Dolomites Tour - from Milan
4.2 (9 traveler reviews)
"The tour was perfect for me. I am 73 and can't walk a lot but we went on every road, every pass, every valley."
cathy, traveled in May
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Milan, Verona, Pieve di Cadore, Cortina d’Ampezzo,Misurina,Corvara in Badia,Mount Marmolada,Canazei,Merano,Bolzano,Trento+7 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Regions
Northern ItalyItalian AlpsThe DolomitesAlps+3 more
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
Europeando Europa
10% Off
From
US$2,223per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Hiking & Trekking
Lake Como Walking
4.5 (17 traveler reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyable week with a good group."
Christopher, traveled in September
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Milan, Gravedona, Livo, Sorico, Domaso, Menaggio, Bellagio,Civenna,Tremezzo,Cadenabbia,Santa Maria Rezzonico,Dongo+5 more
Age Range
Ages 16+
Regions
Northern ItalyLombardyItalian AlpsAlpsLake ComoItalian Lakes DistrictItaly & Switzerland Lakes+6 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Explore!
15% Off
From $2,560
US$2,176per person
Price based on Shared Room
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In-depth Cultural
Discovering Milan
4.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Milan, Lake Como, Lugano
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Lombardy AlpsItalian Lakes DistrictItaly & Switzerland Lakes+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
TUI Italia
15% Off
From $1,165
US$990per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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