14 days in Milan, Portofino & 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.

Get in touch with nature at Spiaggia Tranquilla and I Falconieri del Feudo. Head to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Le Ceramiche di Veziofor plenty of shopping. Get out of town with these interesting Milan side-trips: Riserva Naturale Val di Mello (in Val Masino), Azalea - Silk of Como (in Bellagio) and Turati Centro Nautico Lario (in Argegno). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, stroll through Oasi WWF del Bassone, kick back and relax at Riva Bianca Beach, and get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo.

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Alexandria, Egypt to Milan is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Alexandria in July, plan for little chillier nights in Milan, with lows around 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Portofino.

Portofino is an Italian fishing village and holiday resort famous for its picturesque harbour and historical association with celebrity and artistic visitors. On the 7th (Sun), don't miss a visit to Piazza Martiri Dell'Olivetta, get a taste of the local shopping with Galleria d'Arte Portofino, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of San Giorgio, enjoy the sea views from Faro di Portofino, then step into the grandiose world of Castello Brown, and finally stroll through Area Marina Protetta Portofino.

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Traveling by car from Milan to Portofino takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Milan in July since evenings lows in Portofino dip to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Piazza San Marco and Doge's Palace. Head to L'artista della barbaria and ar33studiofor plenty of shopping. Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Canal Grande, take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, examine the collection at Museo Ebraico di Venezia, and steep yourself in history at St Mark's Campanile.

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Traveling by car from Portofino to Venice takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In July in Venice, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 22°C at night. On the 14th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.