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Milan, Italy
Base yourself in Milan — stay in the Brera or Navigli neighbourhood for great food and atmosphere. Don't miss the Duomo di Milano, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and an Aperitivo in the evening. Book a central hotel or apartment as your base for all day trips.
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Lake Como, Italy
Just 50 minutes by car or train from Milan, Lake Como is stunning. Visit the town of Varenna or Bellagio, take a ferry across the lake and enjoy fresh lake fish at a lakeside restaurant. A perfect full-day escape from the city.
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Maranello, Italy
Home of Ferrari — visit the Museo Ferrari (Enzo Ferrari Museum) and if budget allows, book a Ferrari driving experience on the test track. Maranello is about 1 hour 20 minutes from Milan by car. Combine it with a stop in Modena for tortellini and Parmigiano.
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Bergamo, Italy
Only 50 minutes from Milan, Bergamo's medieval Città Alta (upper town) is one of Italy's most beautiful historic centres. Walk the Venetian walls, try the local casoncelli pasta and enjoy panoramic views over the Lombard plains. A hidden gem compared to more touristy destinations.
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Turin, Italy
About 1 hour 30 minutes from Milan by car or 1 hour by high-speed train. Turin is an elegant city with Royal palaces, the famous Mole Antonelliana and the National Automobile Museum — perfect car lovers' bonus after Ferrari. Try a Bicerin (coffee and chocolate drink) in a historic café.