Discover Milan in 5 Days

Discover Milan in 5 Days

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to plan a 5-day itinerary in Milan to explore its beauty, history and culture.

What do you already know about Milan?

Day 1: Explore the City Center

Visit the iconic Milan Cathedral, stroll through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade, and enjoy traditional Italian cuisine at one of the many restaurants in the area.

Encourage students to research and add their own restaurant recommendations. Provide a map of the city center.

Day 2: Art and Culture

Visit the famous Last Supper painting by Leonardo da Vinci at Santa Maria delle Grazie, explore the Pinacoteca di Brera art museum, and attend a performance at the famous La Scala Opera House.

Provide information about ticket availability and transportation to each location.

Day 3: Day Trip to Lake Como

Take a day trip to the picturesque Lake Como, known for its stunning landscapes and luxurious villas.

Provide information about transportation options and suggest activities such as boat tours or hiking.

Day 4: Fashion and Design

Explore the Quadrilatero della Moda fashion district for high-end shopping, visit the famous Armani/Silos museum, and take a tour of the stunning Villa Necchi Campiglio.

Provide information about transportation and ticket availability to each location.

Day 5: Food and Wine

Visit the lively Navigli district for its many bars and restaurants, take a food and wine tour, and enjoy a sunset walk along the canals.

Provide information about food and wine tour options and suggest additional activities in the Navigli area.

Accommodation

Milan offers a wide range of accommodation options, from budget-friendly hostels to luxury hotels. Consider staying in the city center for easy access to many of the top attractions.

Provide a list of recommended accommodations and suggest booking in advance.

Transportation

Milan has an extensive public transportation system, including buses, trams, and the metro. Consider purchasing a multi-day pass for easy and affordable transportation throughout the city.

Provide information about transportation pass options and suggest using Google Maps for navigation.

Conclusion

Milan has something to offer for every type of traveler. By following this itinerary, you will be able to experience the best of Milan in just 5 days.

Encourage students to share their own travel experiences and ask questions about Milan.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.