11 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore and Piazza Gae Aulenti. Change things up with these side-trips from Milan: Bergamo (La Citta Alta & Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Milano, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, make a trip to Dialogo nel Buio, and admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca di Brera.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Milan is an approximately 18-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Milan due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Kuala Lumpur in December: high temperatures in Milan hover around 9°C and lows are around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to take a train to Florence.

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

On the 15th (Wed), appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico, explore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, and then contemplate the long history of Loggia dei Lanzi. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, then take some stellar pictures from Basilica San Miniato al Monte, and then admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts.

To see ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Florence tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Milan to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Milan in December: highs in Florence hover around 15°C, while lows dip to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can drive 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Il Parco Secolare degli Asburgo and Cannaregio. Go for a jaunt from Venice to Verona to see Piazza Bra about 1h 35 min away. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Scuola Grande di San Rocco, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, explore the activities along Canal Grande, and get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico di Venezia.

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Venice day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Florence to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Florence in December: high temperatures in Venice hover around 11°C and lows are around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.