Milan First Visit: 3 Days of Highlights
The Duomo, the Galleria, The Last Supper, Sforza Castle and the canal district, covering Milan's must-sees in three days.
Arranged by neighborhood. On day one, walk the route from the Duomo to the Galleria, La Scala and Brera. On day two, head west to see The Last Supper, Sant'Ambrogio and the castle park. On day three, browse the canal district in the morning before departing. Staying in the Duomo area, travel is mostly on foot plus the metro. Ideal for first-time visitors with only one weekend. The lake district can wait for next time.
The Last Supper must be booked two to three months ahead, and rooms are tight during Fashion Week and furniture fairs.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival and the Duomo Square
Milan（Milan Cathedral、Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II、Teatro alla Scala、Pinacoteca di Brera）
The Malpensa Express takes about 50 minutes to Milano Centrale or Milano Cadorna. Take the metro to Duomo station, then walk from there.
The Duomo's rooftop requires a separate ticket. The Brera Gallery is less crowded in the evening.
Stay: Duomo District
Day 2 · Da Vinci and the Castle
Milan（The Last Supper (Santa Maria delle Grazie)、Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio、Sforza Castle、Parco Sempione & Arco della Pace）
Take the metro in the morning to Conciliazione station to see The Last Supper, then walk to Sant'Ambrogio, and continue north to the castle and park. The total walk is about 4 km.
Each Last Supper viewing slot lasts 15 minutes. Arrive 20 minutes early to collect your tickets.
Stay: Duomo District
Day 3 · Canal District and Departure
Milan（Basilica of San Lorenzo & Colonne di San Lorenzo、Navigli）
Walk or take the tram to the Columns of San Lorenzo and the canal district. In the afternoon, return to the hotel for your luggage and take the Malpensa Express to the airport.
The airport express runs about every 30 minutes, so allow plenty of time for check-in.