Plan Your Trip to Milan and Italy

Practical advice for a first trip to Italy: budget, safety, seasons, phones and passes.

Marble spires and walkway on the rooftop terraces of Milan Cathedral — Photo: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0

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First time in Italy? A practical checklist for Americans

First trip to Italy: your passport must be valid 3 months past departure, ETIAS is not running yet, and 112 is the emergency number. The full checklist.

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How much does a trip to Italy cost? A Milan budget with real prices

A day in Milan costs about €42 per person on a budget and €125 mid-range before your hotel. Unit prices, the math, and what a 3-night stay for two adds up to.