23 days in Hamburg, Munich & Milan Itinerary

As the country's biggest port and one of the busiest in all of Europe, Hamburg has a well-deserved reputation as Germany's Gateway to the World.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Travemunde and Bottcherstrasse. Change things up with these side-trips from Hamburg: Lubeck (European Hansemuseum & Lubeck Altstadt (Lubeck Oldtown)), Vogelpark Niendorf (in Niendorf) and SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand (in Timmendorfer Strand). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Blankenese, pause for some serene contemplation at Hauptkirche St. Katharinen, take a stroll through HafenCity, and see the interesting displays at Dialog in the Dark.

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Singapore, Singapore to Hamburg is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone changes from Singapore Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. Traveling from Singapore in January, expect Hamburg to be much colder, temps between 3°C and 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can travel to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

The Local Experience has been added to your itinerary. Step off the beaten path and head to Hamam Mathilden and Schwabing. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Munich: Starnberger See (in Starnberg), Nuremberg (Nuremberg Palace of Justice, Memorium Nuremberg Trials, &more) and Andechs Monastery (in Andechs). There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Botanischer Garten Muenchen-Nymphenburg, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Church, admire the landmark architecture of Old Town Hall, and don't miss a visit to Mariensaule.

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Getting from Hamburg to Munich by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In February, daytime highs in Munich are 5°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel to Milan.

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.

Explore hidden gems such as Memoriale Della Shoah Di Milano and Piazza Carignano. Get out of town with these interesting Milan side-trips: Museo Storico Alfa Romeo (in Arese), Duomo di Monza (in Monza) and Verona (Arco dei Gavi, Ponte Scaligero (Ponte di Castelvecchio), &more). There's much more to do: see the sky in a new way at Civico Planetario Ulrico Hoepli, see the interesting displays at Tempio Capitolino e Piazza del Foro, don't miss a visit to Brescia Underground, and indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

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Fly from Munich to Milan in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Munich in February; daily highs in Milan reach 10°C and lows reach 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.