Milan Holidays

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SFT National Tours
SFT National Tours
SFT National Tours
SFT National Tours
SFT National Tours

A passion for fashion, a love for art and a penchant for first-rate food mean Milan city breaks come with a side of style.

City breaks to Milan

Trendsetting Milan draws in big crowds thanks to its flare for fashion and its legendary shopping streets. Having said that, although fashion takes the lion’s share of spotlight here, there’s much more to discover than what’s next down the city’s runways. The city feels a little less tourist-driven than the likes of Rome and Florence, so you can expect a proper insider insight into Italian culture. Plus, thanks to its compact city centre, there’s no stress when it comes to sightseeing on short time.

A love for the arts

When you think of art and Italy, Milan might not be the first city that springs to mind. But don’t be fooled – this city’s in on Italy’s art game, too. Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper mural takes most of the glory when it comes to the city’s art collection. You’ll find it in its original home in a Catholic church in the centre of the city. Elsewhere, the walls of a former monastery showcase a collection of works stretching back to the 13th century at Pinacoteca di Brera – a must see for every art lover visiting the city.

Fashion first

Milan’s rise to worldwide fashion icon status began way back in the late 20th century. It was a big name in the industrial world back then, making and shipping all kinds of items around the globe. Then, when the biggest players in fashion – Giorgio Armani and Gianna Versace – based their brands here, things went from strength to strength. And when Vogue Italia launched its headquarters here in the early 60s, the deal was sealed. These days, Milan’s pair of fashion weeks are some of the hottest in the industry, while a group of four streets known as the Golden Rectangle line up some of the world’s most sought-after shopping streets.

Breaks in the lakes

There’s no short supply of things to do in Milan, but during its super-hot summer months you might find yourself needing a break from its busy streets. Italy’s lakes are within reach of the city and make a perfect match if you’re looking to escape for a few hours, or even a day or two. Lake Como is your closest spot – it’s an hour’s drive from the centre of the city. Or, if you don’t fancy hitting the road, there are plenty of direct train services to the lakes from Milan’s main train station.

At a glance
  • Have a night at the opera at La Scala
  • Go window shopping along the Golden Rectangle’s designer streets
  • See Da Vinci’s Last Supper painting
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Best time to go to Milan
Milan’s summers are hot and humid with temperatures often drifting way above 30°C in July and August. Things take a dramatic dip in winter, when the city is often shrouded in thick fog and cloud and temperatures barely hover above freezing.
Passports & Visas

British passport holders don’t need a visa to enter Italy but must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy/entry-requirements ..

Don’t forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health & Safety
You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. If you’re travelling to the EU and you apply for a card now, you’ll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC. This entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Italian nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. Visit www.nhs.uk/ehic for full details on what it covers. You do not need to apply for a GHIC if you already have an EHIC. Your EHIC remains valid in the EU until it expires. An EHIC or GHIC is free of charge. For the latest health and safety information, visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy

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