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🇮🇹 2026 Winter Olympics Italy Travel Guide

Milan – Lake Como – Cortina d’Ampezzo – Venice
🗓 February 6–22, 2026 (10-Day Sample Itinerary)

🏅 About the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games, officially Milano Cortina 2026, will be hosted across two iconic Italian cities — Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.

  • Milan will host indoor events (figure skating, ice hockey, curling, speed skating).
  • Cortina d’Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, will host outdoor events (skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh, biathlon).

🔗 Official Olympics Website
🔗 Milano Cortina 2026 Tourism Info

🏙️ Days 1–5 | Milan & Lake Como

Day 1 – Arrival in Milan

Morning: Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), then take the Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale (~50 minutes).
Afternoon: Check into your hotel. Recommended stays:

Day 2 – Olympic Events in Milan

Morning: Attend figure skating or ice hockey at Mediolanum Forum or speed skating at PalaItalia Santa Giulia.
Afternoon: Explore Milan’s highlights — the Duomo di Milano, La Scala Opera House, and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Evening: Dine at Seta by Antonio Guida inside the Mandarin Oriental for refined Italian cuisine.

Day 3 – Explore Milan

Morning: Visit Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie (book well in advance).
Afternoon: Browse high-end boutiques on Via Monte Napoleone and enjoy lunch at Joia – Alta Cucina Naturale, a Michelin-starred vegetarian spot.
Evening: Take a stroll through the Brera District, stopping for wine and light bites at N’Ombra de Vin.

Day 4 – Day Trip to Lake Como

Morning: Take a Trenitalia or Trenord train from Milano Centrale to Varenna or Como San Giovanni (~1 hr).
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at Il Gatto Nero overlooking the lake, then stroll the waterfront or take a ferry to Bellagio.
Evening: Return to Milan and have dinner at Langosteria, one of Italy’s top seafood restaurants.

Day 5 – Final Day in Milan

Morning: Relax with coffee at Marchesi 1824, then tour the Sforza Castle and Parco Sempione.
Afternoon: Optional Olympic events or shopping near Corso Vittorio Emanuele II.
Evening: Dinner and farewell drinks in the Navigli District — canalside cafes, music, and vibrant nightlife.

🏔️ Days 6–10 | Cortina d’Ampezzo & Venice

Day 6 – Travel to Cortina

Morning: Take a Frecciarossa or Italo train from Milan to Venice Mestre, then transfer by Cortina Express to Cortina (~2 hrs).
Afternoon: Check into your alpine retreat:

Day 7 – Alpine Olympic Events

Morning: Watch alpine skiing on the Tofana slopes or snowboarding at Socrepes.
Afternoon: Explore Cortina’s Corso Italia shopping street or relax in your resort spa.
Evening: Dine at Tivoli Ristorante, a Michelin-starred gem in the Dolomites.

Day 8 – More Cortina Adventures

Morning: Attend bobsleigh or biathlon events at the Eugenio Monti track or Fiames Sports Centre.
Afternoon: Take a scenic drive or guided snowshoeing tour through the Dolomiti National Park.
Evening: Enjoy rustic alpine dining at Rifugio Mietres with breathtaking sunset views.

Day 9 – Side Trip to Venice

Morning: Depart Cortina via ATVO Bus to Venice Piazzale Roma (~2 hrs).
Afternoon: Check into your Venetian hotel:

Day 10 – Venice Exploration & Departure

Morning: Visit the Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace, and St. Mark’s Basilica.
Afternoon: Enjoy a farewell lunch at Ristorante Quadri or a casual glass of wine at Cantina Do Mori.
Evening: Return to Milan by Trenitalia (approx. 3 hrs) for your flight home.

💶 Estimated Budget (for 2 traveler, mid-range, estimates only)

  • Round-trip Airfare: $5,000
  • Hotels (9 nights): $3,600
  • Olympic Tickets: $2,000
  • Train & Bus Travel: $500
  • Dining & Entertainment: $1,800
  • Tours & Excursions: $500
  • Miscellaneous / Shopping: $1,000
    Estimated Total: $15,000 – $20,000

💡 Book rail and Olympic tickets early for best rates. February 2026 is peak season due to the Games.

🌐 Additional Resources