Bahrain butuh visa untuk transit? Transit visa
1. Milan 3-4 days ( part of Italy )
2. Como 2-3 days
3. Lugano ( part of Switzerland Swiss 🫕)
4. Balik ke Milan
5. Ventimiglia
6. Nice ( part of France )
7. Monaco ( tinggal di Nice )
8. Barcelona ( from Nice flight ✈️ 🛫 to Spain, Barcelona)
9. Barcelona to Malpensa Milan
Back to Indonesia
Great route 👍 — this is actually very smart, scenic, and realistic.
🗓️ A. HOW MANY DAYS (IDEAL)
🇮🇹 1. Milan — 3–4 days
Why: fashion, museums, Duomo, shopping, food
👉 Ideal: 3 days (4 if slow pace)
🇮🇹 2. Como — 2 days
🇨🇭 3. Lugano — 1–2 days
Lakeside, mountains, Swiss-Italian vibe
Very beautiful but small
👉 1 night / 2 days max
⚠️ Switzerland = expensive → don’t stay too long
🇮🇹 4. Back to Milan — 0.5 day
🇮🇹 5. Ventimiglia — 0–1 night (optional)
🇫🇷 6. Nice — 3 days
Old town
Beach
Day trips
👉 Perfect base
🇲🇨 7. Monaco (stay in Nice) — 1 day trip
🇪🇸 8. Barcelona — 3–4 days
Gaudí, food, culture, beach
👉 3 days minimum, 4 ideal
✈️ 9. Barcelona → Milan → Indonesia
✅ TOTAL IDEAL DAYS
| City | Days |
|---|
| Milan | 3 |
| Como | 2 |
| Lugano | 2 |
| Nice | 3 |
| Monaco | 1 (day trip) |
| Barcelona | 4 |
| TOTAL | 14–15 days |
💡 14 days = efficient
💡 15–16 days = relaxed luxury pace
💰 B. ROUGH BUDGET (PER PERSON)
🏨 Accommodation (mid-range hotel / good Airbnb)
| Country | €/night | Nights | Total |
|---|
| Italy (Milan, Como) | €70–100 | ~7 | €490–700 |
| Switzerland (Lugano) | €120–150 | 1 | €120–150 |
| France (Nice) | €80–120 | 3 | €240–360 |
| Spain (Barcelona) | €70–110 | 4 | €280–440 |
| Total Stay | | | €1,130–1,650 |
🚆 Transport (estimates)
Milan → Como → Lugano → Milan: €40–60
Milan → Ventimiglia → Nice: €30–45
Nice ↔ Monaco: €10
Barcelona → Milan flight: €40–90
Nice → Barcelona flight: €30–80
👉 Transport total: €150–285
🍝 Food & daily spending
👉 For 14–15 days: €450–600
💳 💡 TOTAL TRIP BUDGET (EXCLUDING INTL FLIGHT)
Budget traveler: ~€1,700
Comfortable mid-range: ~€2,200
Relaxed & stylish: ~€2,600
🎯 HONEST VERDICT
✔️ Route is very good
✔️ Monaco worth a day only
✔️ Lugano more beautiful than Zurich, but short stay
✔️ Barcelona is the emotional & cultural highlight
✔️ Ending in Milan makes sense for Indonesia return💙
Selasa 31 Maret
Singapore to Milan 20.00 (8 pm malam 🌃) naik pesawat lagi menuju Milan. Sampai di Milan jam 6 pagi . Biaya 4,8 juta
Pindahan dari Singapore 10,8 juta
06.55 pagi tiba di Milan , proses clearing imigrasi dan bagasi 2 jam
08.45 Naik bus / train 🚆 🚂 menuju Como 10 💶 = 300ribu = 5,1 juta :: 50 menit = 1 jam
10.00 sampai di Como ( nitip koper )
B&B hotel Como City Center 🛏️ 🏨 Tidur 1,5 juta = 6,6 juta
10.00-11.00 Brunch Ristorante La Bottega / Pizzeria Peach Pit 🍑 800rb = 7,4 juta
11.00 Explore Como.
🌊 MUST-DO in Como (town itself)
1️⃣ Old Town (Centro Storico)
Walk it slowly.
2️⃣ Lakefront Walk
Tempio Voltiano 850 meter 12 menit , spend 1 jam = 13.00
Life Electric 💡 ⚡
Monumento Alla Resistenza Europea :: sampai jam 14.00
Makan siang di La Regina Pizzeria 800ribu = 8,2 juta , 1 jam 15.00
Villa Olmo 2 jam = 17.00
Perjalanan pulang 2 km + cari makan malam 🌃 , tidur, istirahat
🌱🧭 ⚠️ Small pro tips
Ferries sell out in summer → go early
Sit on the right side of the boat leaving Como for best views
Skip rushing Bellagio if crowds stress you out (you’ll enjoy Lenno more)
Rabu 1 April
Hotel 🛏️ 🏨 sama 1,5 juta = 8,9 juta.
Bangun jam 06.00 , mandi. Dandan. Makan dari yang ada semalam.
07.00 berangkat dari hotel 🏨 🛏️ banyak orang menyarankan hadir sekitar jam 07:00–07:30 untuk antre duluan.
08.30 Ferry siap. Perjalanan di Ferry ⛴️ perjalanan 1 jam 20 menit. Biaya 750ribu per person. Bulatkan 800ribu = 9,7 juta
10.30 sampai di Bellagio
Bellagio
📸 Spot Foto Wajib di Bellagio
1️⃣ Bellagio Old Town (Centro Storico)
Jalan-jalan sempit dengan bangunan warna pastel & gerbang batu
Banyak toko unik, kafe, dan bunga di jendela → Instagramable
Tip foto: ambil dari ujung jalan sempit menghadap danau, atau pakai sudut diagonal untuk depth
2️⃣ Bellagio Promenade (🔒🔐), and Lungolago
Tepian danau dengan pemandangan langsung Danau Como & pegunungan
Ada dermaga kapal ferry → kapal di background bikin foto lebih hidup
Tip: pagi hari atau sore untuk cahaya lembut / golden hour
10.30 -11.30
3️⃣ Villa Melzi Gardens
Taman indah dengan patung klasik, bunga, pohon tua, dan danau sebagai latar
Ada jalan setapak tepi danau yang cantik
Tip: ambil dari tangga dekat danau untuk angle simetris dan reflection di air
Biaya 10 💶 250rb = 15,95 juta
11.30-12.30
Makan siang 800ribu, 12.30-13.30 = 10,8 juta
4️⃣ Belvedere near Punta Spartivento
5️⃣ Tepi Dermaga Ferry ( sudah otomatis foto dari awal )
Dermaga Bellagio punya kapal warna-warni, refleksi air & pegunungan di belakang
Cocok buat foto dramatis atau “arrival shot”
Tip: ambil dengan sudut rendah biar kapal & pegunungan masuk frame
7️⃣ Cafe & Restoran Pinggir Danau ( otomatis)
⚡ Tips Foto Umum
Golden hour: pagi 7–9 atau sore 16–18 → cahaya lembut & warna danau biru lebih hidup
Sudut simetris di jalan sempit Old Town → Instagram classic
Refleksi di air dermaga + kapal warna-warni → efek dramatis
Pakai wide lens kalau ingin menangkap pegunungan + danau sekaligus
13.30 to Varenna
Varenna itu surga foto—lebih romantis & “old money vibes” dibanding Bellagio 😌📸
Ini spot-spot PALING fotogenik + tips waktunya:
📍 1. Passeggiata degli Innamorati
💘 Wajib foto
Pose favorit:
📍 2. Pelabuhan kecil Varenna (Ferry Dock Area) ( otomatis)
🚤
📸 Ambil dari:
📍 3. Tangga batu ke arah pusat desa ( kalau ketemu )
🪜
💡 Tips:
📍 4. Villa Monastero – Garden
🌿✨
Ini spot foto paling elegan di Varenna.
Yang difoto:
🎟️ Berbayar tapi worth it
📸 Vibes: classy, timeless, “old European summer”
700 meter, 10 menit.
300ribu / orang= 11,2 juta
1 jam = 15.30
📍 5. Villa Cipressi==> ada gate of heaven
🌸
📸 Cocok kalau mau:
Gates of Heaven Lake Como?
📍Located in Villa Cipressi in Varenna Italy.
💶 Harga tiket gabungan (Combo Ticket)
📍 (Hanya bisa dibeli di loket ketika Villa Cipressi dan Villa Monastero sama-sama buka — tidak bisa dibeli online)
Biaya per orang (2025 / 2026):
• Full price (dewasa): €19
Asumsi 300ribu = 11,5 juta
15.30-16.30
📍 6. Sudut kafe tepi danau
☕
Cari:
Meja kecil
Payung
Gelato / espresso
📸 Casual candid > pose kaku
Vibes: “I live here”
🕰️ Waktu TERBAIK foto di Varenna
❌ Hindari:
👗 Outfit tips (biar foto naik level)
Dress warna: putih, beige, soft blue, sage
Hindari hitam pekat (terlalu kontras)
Sandal leather / flat shoes
16.45 harus Uda di Ferry ⛴️Varenna to Como : all in ( a day ticket. All you can ride) 300ribu = 11,8 juta
What makes it work:
✔ Early start (before 9 AM)
✔ Pre-check ferry schedule (very important)
✔ Comfortable shoes
✔ No rushing for villas inside both towns
When it’s not ideal:
My honest recommendation 💙
If this is your first Lake Como visit and you love aesthetics + photos:
Tidur di Como 1,5 juta lagi
Here’s a clear breakdown of ferry costs on Lake Como (in Euro and what it roughly equals in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)):
💶 Typical ferry ticket prices (2025-2026): (Lake Como Travel)
💡 What that means in practice
If you plan a day trip from Como to Varenna + Bellagio and back:
Ferry Como → Varenna or Bellagio → Como usually: €11–€15 one way
Plus Varenna ↔ Bellagio hop: €4.60–€6 each way
So a simple itinerary:
Como → Varenna: ~€11 (~IDR 200k)
Varenna → Bellagio: ~€5 (~IDR 90k)
Bellagio → Como: ~€10–€15 (~IDR 190k–290k)
➡️ Total day cost approx: ~€26–€31 (~IDR 490,000–570,000) per person if you buy point-to-point tickets. (Lake Como Travel)
📉 Tip: A day pass (free-circulation ticket) can be cheaper and easier if you’re making multiple hops:
💱 Exchange note: These IDR conversions assume ~IDR 19,000–20,000 per €1 (rates vary over time).
If you want, I can map out your ideal ferry timings between Como–Varenna–Bellagio for a 1-day trip! 🚤
16.45 + 1.15 menit = 18.00
Makan malam 🌃 di como 800ribu = 12,6 juta
Kamis 2 April
Nginap di Lugano: Dischma New Hotel 🏨 🛏️ 1,8 juta = 14,4 juta
Bangun jam 6 pagi , dandan, mandi, makan dari sebelumnya. BAWA PASSPORT 🛂 KARENA SWITZERLAND BEDA NEGARA
07.00 jalan ke stasiun kereta 1,3 km. 07.30
07.30 kita booking kereta 500ribu kalau yang jam 8.30 / 8.45 = 14,9 juta
🚆 BEST OPTION: TRAIN (recommended)
Como S. Giovanni → Lugano (Switzerland)
⏱️ ± 35–45 minutes
💶 €15–25 (tergantung jam & tipe kereta)
🚆 Langsung / 1 stop
Why this is the best:
👉 Operator: Trenitalia / SBB (Swiss Railways)
👉 Bisa beli di stasiun atau app
🚢 OPTION 2: FERRY + TRAIN (for experience)
Como → Menaggio (ferry)
Menaggio → Lugano (bus or train)
⏱️ Total: 2.5–3 hours
💶 Lebih mahal & ribet
✔️ Only if you want the scenic experience
❌ Not efficient if time-limited
🚗 OPTION 3: CAR / TAXI
⏱️ ± 45–60 minutes
💶 Taxi bisa €120–180
❌ Tidak recommended:
Border traffic
Mahal
Parkir ribet di Lugano
⚠️ IMPORTANT (border note)
✨ My honest advice
👉 Take the train. Period.
Pagi, siang, atau sore — semua aman. 💙
09.45 sampai Lugano kereta.
Perjalanan: kalau pakai guest card ( dari hotel 🏨 🛏️) bisa dapat free bus atau diskon. 2 euro 💶
Jawaban jujurnya: NAIK BUS.
Dan ini alasannya (khusus untuk Lugano Station → Hotel Dischma, Paradiso):
🚶 Jalan kaki — kurang ideal
❌ Jarak ± 2,5–3 km
❌ Banyak tanjakan & turunan (Lugano stasiunnya di atas bukit)
❌ Tidak nyaman kalau:
✔️ Cocok hanya kalau:
tanpa koper
mau sightseeing santai
benar-benar fit
🚌 Naik bus — pilihan terbaik
✅ Lebih cepat & ringan
✅ Turun dekat hotel
✅ Gratis pakai Ticino Ticket
✅ Tidak capek, tidak ribet
Caranya simpel:
Dari Lugano Station
Naik Bus TPL Line 2 arah Paradiso
Turun di Paradiso, Geretta
Jalan kaki sebentar ke Hotel Dischma
⏱️ Waktu total: ± 15–20 menit
🚕 Taksi (opsi darurat)
Kesimpulan versi praktis
🧳 Bawa koper / habis naik kereta → BUS
🌿 Jalan kaki = opsional, bukan utama
🚆 Dari Como → Lugano
Kalau kamu berangkat 08.30 atau 08.45 dari Como San Giovanni:
(Tergantung kereta mana yang kamu ambil)
🚌 Dari Lugano Station → Hotel Dischma (Paradiso)
Begitu turun kereta:
Pilihan terbaik
Bus TPL Line 2 arah Paradiso
Bus pagi sering & rutin (setiap ±10 menit)
Kamu tidak perlu ngejar satu bus tertentu
Dengan Ticino Ticket → gratis
Contoh alur waktu realistis:
09.10–09.25 → tiba di Lugano Station
5 menit jalan ke halte bus
09.20–09.35 → naik Bus Line 2
±15 menit → turun di Paradiso, Geretta
3–5 menit jalan → Hotel Dischma
➡️ Total dari kereta sampai hotel: ±20–25 menit
🚶 Jalan kaki?
❌ Jangan pagi itu
habis perjalanan
ada tanjakan
bawa koper (kemungkinan)
Kesimpulan final
✔️ Kereta 08.30 / 08.45 = aman & santai
✔️ Turun di Lugano Station
✔️ Langsung bus Line 2 ke Paradiso
✔️ Sampai hotel sekitar 09.40–10.00 pagi
Makan breakfast di stasiun Lugano : bayar 750ribu = 15.6 juta
Cathedral of Saint Lawrence dekat stasiun kereta 400 meter , naik funifolare Lugano citta .
11.00 sudah di hotel 🛏️ 🏨. Titip koper
👍Lugano itu pas untuk day trip (sehari cukup)
Contoh itinerary Lugano 1 hari (tanpa capek):
Pagi
Jalan santai di Parco Ciani (cantik banget, lake view 🌿) :: dari hotel 🛏️ 🏨 naik bus 16 menit free pakai card khusus Lugano.
11.00 + 2 jam = 13.00
Cancello sul Lago di Lugano
Chiesa di San Rocco
Explore Old Town (Via Nassa & Piazza della Riforma) jalan kaki , explore 2 jam = 15.00
Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli
I love Lugano
Lungolago di Lugano
Trenino Turistico Lugano
🍷 🏔️
Makan malam 🌃 1 juta = 16,6 juta
Jumat 3 April
06.00 ambil breakfast Dari semalam.
07.00 out ke bus menuju Lugano via Ciani
8.20 supaya 10 euro 💶 300rb = 16,9 juta Dari Lugano to Milan 1 jam 10 menit naik bus
9.45 sampai Milan.. ( makan di stasiun ) 800ribu = 17,7 juta 1 jam = 10.45
Naik metro 🚇 26 menit , single ticket 🎫 🎟️ 3 euro.3 hari 15,50 euro 💶 400ribu = 18,1 juta , turun di gambara, jalan kaki 7 menit 450 meter. = 11.45
11.45 Nginap di hotel 🛏️ 🏨 residence desenzano 2 juta = 19,3juta, titip koper.. / corte San siro
Masuk ke museumnya 100rb / orang= 19,4juta
3 jam = 14.45
Lunch 800ribu = 20,2 juta makan 45 menit jadi 15.30
Parco Sempione
Arco della Pace
1 jam jadi 16.30
Brera district 1,5 km = 17.15
Dinner Botinero ( Zanetti ) : tiramisu + pistachio semifredo 31 Euro 💶 = 800ribu = 20,6 juta
Balik ke hotel 🛏️ 🏨 29 menit 3 euro = 20,7 juta
Sabtu , 4 April – Inter Milan day ⚽
11.00 bangun, mandi, dandan
12.00 breakfast🍳☕🍞 + makan siang 800ribu = 21,5 juta 1 jam = 1300 jalan kaki. Oia biaya hotel 🏨1,6 juta = 23,1juta
14.00 harus sampai San Siro
16.00 tanding intermilan
18.00 selesai tanding
mandi, ganti baju, dandan 1 jam = 19.00 ( sua booking theatre 🎭) , jam 19.15 keluar dari rumah :: kalau sekiranya mepet / kecapean, bisa ambil hari Minggu malam
La Scala
800rb ( 35 Euro 💶) = 23,9 juta
Pulang ( tiket all you can ride)
☀️ Minggu , 5 April
06.00 bangun pagi, dandan
07.00 perjalanan ke Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, + sarapan 800ribu = 24,7 juta, makan 1 jam = 08.00 Monumento Da Vinci 1 jam = 09.00
09.00 baru boleh masuk Duomo di Milano (inside + rooftop ) 900ribu / orang = 23 juta estimasi 2-3 jam . Kita buat 3 jam sampai jam 12.00 perjalanan pulang ambil koper ( paginya kita udah siapin buat check out)
13.00 siap berangkat ke stasiun Milan Centrale 34 menit. Masih paket all you can ride.
14.00 sampai di stasiun ( bungkus lunch 🍝🥗🍱+ camik + minum ) = 1 juta = 25,7 juta
15.10 kereta berangkat , Milan to Nice 🙂 👍 // 5 jam tapi 46 euros sampai jam 8.41 malam ( lebih cepat)
🚄 Milan → Nice
Best option (praktis & hemat):
Alternatif flight ada, tapi ke bandara + check-in = malah ribet & mahal.
👉 Kereta = best choice
Harga 46 Euro 💶 per orang 1 juta = 26,7 juta
21.00 sampai di Nice France 🇫🇷🗼👏👍
🍝🥗🍱 Dinner 🍽 di stasiun 500ribu = 27,2 juta
Jalan kaki ke Hotel 🛏️ 🏨 du petit Louvre / studio massena nice 1,6 juta = 28,8 juta
📍 🗓️ Senin, 6 April ~ Monaco day trip 🇲🇨
Jalan santai Promenade des Anglais ✅ 👍
Dari penginapan naik kereta bayar 2 euro / orang . 08.00-09.00
Old Town (Vieux Nice) ✅ 👍 ( + lihat Fountain du Soleil ⛲ ) 1 jam = 10.00 + breakfast 🍳☕🍞800ribu. Balik ke tempat semula naik train 🚂🚋🚃🚋🚃🚋🚃
Nice → Monaco–Monte Carlo (train)
⏱️ 20–25 menit
Berangkat jam 08.00 pagi 6 Euro 💶 = 150ribu / orang = 28,950 juta
Sarapan di Nice ! Lunch di Monaco🇲🇨 800ribu = 29,750 juta
Casino Monte Carlo ✅ 👍 1 jam = 09.00
Port Hercules 👍 ✅ 1 jam = 10.00
Old Town Monaco (Le Rocher) // the rock of Monaco 🇲🇨// naik bus 🚍 2 Euro per orang , dari sini ke train stasiun 22 menit harga +- 2 Euro 💶/ orang = 100ribu = 29,850 juta
➡️ Sore / malam balik Nice jam 8 malam , naik kereta 6 Euro / orang = 150rb = 30 juta
Hotel 🛏️ 🏨 du petit Louvre 1,6 juta = 31,6 juta + breakfast 32,4 juta
Selasa, 7 April
Kalau mau bisa ke Tower Bellanda
🏰🗼
Dari nice balik ke Milan : naik kereta . Harga 900ribu / orang = 33,3 juta. Contoh jam 9.23-14.55 // pilih jam menyusul
Nginap di Milan
Rabu, 8 April
Balik ke Indonesia🇮🇩 ( jakarta) :: 9 days 8 night in total
Ambil penerbangan malam. Karena ke bandara butuh 45 menit
You said 9 days, 8 nights starting 14 May. That means:
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Nice ==> turki lagi 3,27 juta. Kalau murah harusnya 1,24 juta ke Indonesia nya juga mahal kalau ditotal 9 jutaan/ orang..
Nice ==> Barcelona 708rb ( 3 hari misalkan ) berangkat tanggal 12, 13 atau 14 ke jakarta 6,29 juta
Nice ==> Barcelona 708rb ( 3 hari misalkan ) berangkat tanggal 13. ==> To İstanbul 1,29 juta tanggal 13 ==> İstanbul 3 days = tanggal 16 berangkat Indonesia 5,34 juta.. tambah dikit tapi Uda ke Istanbul juga.. ::: tapi bagasinya sangat mahal . Barcelona 2,5 juta per 20kg. 🇹🇷Turkish 1,8 juta per 15kg
Nice ==> Rome kalau tanggal 10 itu 978. Kalau tanggal 9 nya 375rb. Rome ini sekaligus Vatican. Rome itu 3 hari 4 malam. Ideal ke Indonesia tanggal 13 9,54 juta
Nice to Barcelona
Perfect! Here’s a super-efficient 1‑night Barcelona itinerary that balances sightseeing, food, and photo spots without rushing:
🛬 Day 1 – Arrival & Evening (Around 3–7 PM)
Goal: Evening stroll + tapas + city vibe
Check-in & Drop Bags
Passeig de Gràcia & Modernist Walk (30–45 min)
Tapas Dinner in Eixample or Gothic Quarter (1–1.5 hrs)
Recommended tapas bars:
Cervecería Catalana (classic tapas, busy but worth it)
El Nacional (stylish food hall with multiple options)
Evening Views / Sunset Option (optional)
Bunkers del Carmel → Panoramic city view (taxi ~15–20 min from Gothic Quarter, 20–30 min hike).
Or Barceloneta Beach → relaxed seaside walk, short metro/taxi from city center.
☀️ Day 2 – Morning Highlights (7 AM – 12 PM)
Sagrada Família (1–1.5 hrs)
Gothic Quarter & La Rambla Walk (1 hr)
Explore Plaça Reial, Catedral de Barcelona, small streets for photos.
Quick stop at Mercat de la Boqueria → fresh juice, tapas snacks.
Optional Quick Stop: Park Güell (if time allows)
🛫 Departure
💡 Tips for Efficiency
Buy skip-the-line tickets for Sagrada Família and/or Park Güell.
Stay centrally to minimize commuting.
Pack light → easy for short overnight trip.
Flexible dinner → tapas bars can be spontaneous.
Yes — you can stay safe and cheaper in Milan or Nice without paying luxury hotel rates. Here are smart, practical ways to save on accommodations (while keeping comfort and safety):
🛌 1) Stay Just Outside the Most Expensive Areas
Hotels right by the city center / old town / main attractions cost a lot. Instead:
Nice
✅ Stay near:
Gare (train station) area — cheaper, well‑connected
Port / Liberation neighborhoods
Fabron / Saint‑Roque / Las Planas (bus/tram access)
💡 From these areas you can easily tram/bus to beach & Old Town.
Milan
✅ Stay near:
Città Studi — quieter & cheaper
Lambrate — safe, trains & metro access
Bovisa / Certosa — very budget‑friendly, good trains to center
🏨 2) Budget Hotels & Guesthouses (Safe + Clean)
Instead of 4★ hotels, choose:
These usually have:
✔️ Private rooms + bathroom
✔️ Basic breakfast sometimes included
✔️ Cleaner & safer than cheap hostels
💡 Book via Booking.com or Agoda and filter by “Free cancellation” + “Guest rating ≥8.0”.
🛏️ 3) Hostels With Private Rooms
You don’t have to share a dorm to save money. Many hostels offer:
Private double rooms
Ensuite bathrooms
Keycard security
Popular options often include:
👍 This cuts price 40–60% vs traditional hotels.
🏠 4) Airbnb / Apartment Rentals
Especially good if:
Tips:
✔️ Filter for Superhost + 4.8+ rating
✔️ Check reviews for cleanliness & host responsiveness
✔️ Choose places with self check‑in if you arrive late
Even small studios on edges of Nice/Milan are often cheaper than central hotel rooms.
🚆 5) Stay Nearby + Commute
Cities like Nice and Milan have excellent transit. You can save by staying:
Examples:
Nice → Cagnes‑sur‑Mer, Saint‑Laurent‑du‑Var
Milan → Sesto San Giovanni, Monza
Transit time ~20–30 min, but hotel rates can be 30–50% cheaper.
💡 6) Timing & Booking Hacks
✅ Book earlier = better rooms at lower prices
✅ Check midweek nights (Mon–Thu) — weekend is pricier
✅ Use price alerts (Google Flights/Booking)
✅ Compare total with taxes/fees included
🧠 Safety Tips (Even When Cheap)
✔️ Choose areas with good transit + lights
✔️ Read recent reviews for safety & noise
✔️ Avoid super‑remote locations late at night
✔️ Look for places with secure access (keycard / gated entry)
🏷️ Rough Price Range (Estimate)
(varies by date/season)
Nice
Budget guesthouse/private room: €50–90/night
Hostel private: €60–100/night
Airbnb studio (outside center): €45–80/night
Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) — this is the main international airport for Milan, but it’s farther from the city center than Linate. Let’s break it down carefully:
📍 MXP Airport Overview
💡 Key Notes About MXP
Pros:
Handles almost all international flights — great if flying to Greece, Spain, UK, Northern Europe.
Many budget airlines operate from here (easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair in the past via nearby airports).
Modern airport, lots of lounges, restaurants, shopping.
Cons:
Far from city center → adds extra 50–60 min travel, which may reduce the time advantage of a short flight.
Taxi is expensive.
Train and bus are cheaper, but you have to factor transfer time + waiting.
Practical Example
Flight: MXP → Athens ~2 h flight
Airport transfer: 50 min train (€13) or bus (~€10–15)
Total door-to-door time: ~3–3.5 h
Compare to train: Milan → Venice → Rome → ferry/train to Greece = impractically long, so flight from MXP is still the best option for Greece.
💡 Tip
Kalau Eropa itu beli tiket round trip lebih murah. Ibarat one way 6 juta. Bolak balik 10 juta.
👌🇮🇹 In Milan, dressing well is not just fashion, it’s social language. The culture values la bella figura—making a polished, intentional impression at all times 👔✨. People dress up because:
Milan is a global fashion capital (fashion weeks, designers, showrooms) 🧵👠
Appearance signals competence, taste, and credibility, even in daily life
Grooming and style are seen as self-respect, not vanity
That’s why you’ll notice structured outfits, tailored fits, clean shoes, groomed hair and brows—even for casual activities ☕🚶♂️. It’s cultural conditioning: you dress well for yourself and for society, not just for special occasions.
In short: in Milan, how you look = how seriously you’re taken.
Kalau cuaca dingin saya berasa di Milan atau kota fashion di Italia. Tapi kalau Windy saya terasa seperti di Yunani..kenapa terasa begitu ya? Padahal saya belom pernah kedua negara tersebut ( 1 November 2024)
🤍 Ada 3 alasan utama kenapa itu bisa terjadi, walaupun kamu belum pernah ke sana:
1️⃣ Memori kolektif & imajinasi visual
Otak manusia bisa membentuk “ingatan” tanpa pengalaman langsung.
Tanpa sadar, dari film, majalah fashion, Instagram, iklan, novel, otakmu sudah menyimpan sensasi itu.
Saat cuaca cocok, otak berkata:
“Oh, ini vibe yang sama.”
2️⃣ Sensitivitas estetika & sense of place
Tidak semua orang punya ini.
Kamu termasuk tipe yang:
peka pada suasana, bukan hanya logika
mudah membaca vibe sebuah tempat
kuat di visual, rasa, dan simbol
Makanya:
dingin → bukan “dingin”, tapi elegant cold
angin → bukan “berangin”, tapi Mediterranean wind
Ini sering dimiliki oleh:
(Ini nyambung juga dengan ketertarikanmu pada seni, fashion, dan budaya.)
3️⃣ Panggilan identitas (bukan past life dulu ya, kita pakai versi grounded 😄)
Kadang ini bukan soal “pernah ke sana”, tapi:
Beberapa orang:
merasa “di rumah” dengan Jepang
ada yang langsung klik dengan New York
ada yang hidup kalau di Paris atau Italia
Itu tanda:
nilai, ritme, dan ekspresi dirimu sejalan dengan kultur itu.
Italia (fashion, struktur, beauty)
Yunani (angin, laut, kebebasan, filosofi)
→ dua-duanya balance antara estetika & jiwa bebas
Dan itu cocok sekali dengan karakter kamu.
✨
Your trip sounds amazing — a mix of cultural, nature, and coastal experiences across Italy, Switzerland, France, and Oman 🌍✨
🛫 ITINERARY OVERVIEW
🔹Leg 1: Yogyakarta → Jakarta → Milan (via Muscat, Oman – 19h layover)
🔹Leg 2: Milan → Lake Como → Lugano (Switzerland) → Milan
🔹Leg 3: Milan → Genoa → Nice → Monaco → Milan
🔹Leg 4: Milan → Jakarta → Yogyakarta
🗓️ SUGGESTED DAY-BY-DAY PLAN
| Day |
Route/Activity |
Overnight |
| 1 |
Jogja → Jakarta |
Jakarta |
| 2 |
Jakarta → Muscat (Oman layover 19h) |
Muscat Airport or Hotel |
| 3 |
Muscat → Milan |
Milan |
| 4 |
Explore Milan |
Milan |
| 5 |
Milan → Como → Lugano (Switzerland) |
Milan or Como |
| 6 |
Milan → Genoa |
Genoa |
| 7 |
Genoa → Nice (via Ventimiglia) |
Nice |
| 8 |
Nice → Monaco (day trip) |
Nice |
| 9 |
Nice → Milan |
Milan |
| 10 |
Milan → Muscat → Jakarta |
Plane |
| 11 |
Jakarta → Yogyakarta |
Home 🏡 |
➡️ Total: 11 Days (or add buffer days for flexibility)
💰 ESTIMATED BUDGET (IDR)
| Category |
Cost (IDR) |
| ✈️ Intl Flights (JKT–Milan RT via Oman Air) |
~15–18 juta |
| 🛫 Jogja–JKT RT + bagasi |
~1 juta |
| 🏨 Hotels (10 nights x avg IDR 750k–1jt) |
~8–10 juta |
| 🚆 Trains (Italy–France–Swiss regional) |
~3.5–5 juta |
| 🛍️ Daily Food, Local Transport, Museums (IDR 500k/day x 10) |
~5 juta |
| 🇴🇲 Muscat Transit Hotel + food |
~1.5–2 juta |
| 🎫 SIM Card + miscellaneous |
~1–1.5 juta |
| 🛍️ Souvenirs & small shopping |
~1.5–2 juta |
✅ TOTAL SAFE BUDGET RANGE:
🟨 Low-Mid Range (Smart Traveler): IDR 36 – 42 juta
🟩 Add more for shopping or upgrades: +3–5 juta
🟥 If you want more luxury or stay longer: ~50 juta
💡 TIPS TO SAVE:
🚆 Route: Milan → Genoa → Nice → Monaco → Milan
All connected by regional trains along the coast. Here’s the plan:
🅰️ Day 1: Milan → Genoa
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🕐 1.5 hours by train
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🎯 What to do: Old port, Boccadasse (fishing village), pesto tasting, Via Garibaldi
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🛏️ Stay: 1 night OR just a half-day stop if you're not into cities
🅱️ Day 2: Genoa → Nice
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🕐 ~3–3.5 hours by train (beautiful coastal route via Ventimiglia)
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🎯 What to do: Promenade des Anglais, Old Town (Vieux Nice), beach sunset, Chagall/Matisse museums
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🛏️ Stay: 1 or 2 nights — Nice is a great base for exploring Monaco and Cannes
🅾️ Day 3: Nice → Monaco (day trip)
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🕐 20–25 minutes by train
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🎯 What to do: Monte Carlo Casino, palace, oceanographic museum, harbor views
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🛏️ Stay in Nice, not Monaco (Monaco is expensive — better to visit and return)
🅰️ Day 4: Nice → Milan
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🕐 ~5 hours by train (Nice → Ventimiglia → Genoa → Milan)
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💡 OR: Take a flight from Nice to Milan if tired, can be fast and cheap
🧳 Should You Stay in Each City?
| City |
Stay? |
Notes |
| Genoa |
Optional (1 night) |
Good if you love authentic Italy, seafood, or history |
| Nice |
✅ Yes (1–2 nights) |
Best base for Monaco & Côte d’Azur |
| Monaco |
❌ No |
Very walkable, perfect for day trip |
| Milan |
✅ Your base |
Start & end here |
💡 Tips:
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Use Omio app or Trainline to book trains easily
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Try to take day trains for the views, especially Genoa to Nice (stunning cliffs, sea)
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If you want to shorten: skip overnight in Genoa and go straight to Nice
Milan → Lugano
You can enjoy Milan and nearby countries/cities affordably if you plan smartly. Here's a budget traveler’s guide to Milan and its neighboring regions — including cheaper destinations in nearby countries:
🏙️ Cheap Ways to Enjoy Milan
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Free Attractions:
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Piazza Duomo (iconic square)
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Parco Sempione (lovely park near Castello Sforzesco)
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Window shopping at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
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Navigli District (great for walks, photos, and people-watching)
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Low-cost/Free Museums:
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Affordable Eats:
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Aperitivo: Buy a drink (about €8–€12) and enjoy a buffet of food for free!
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Panzerotti at Luini (famous and cheap snack)
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Eat pizza by the slice (€2–€4)
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Transport:
🗺️ Budget Day Trips from Milan (under €20-€30 round-trip by train)
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Lake Como – Stunning views, cheap trains (€5–€10 each way)
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Bergamo – Beautiful medieval town, great food, often overlooked
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Monza – Lovely parks, cheaper version of Milan, Formula 1 track
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Pavia – Old university town, charming and peaceful
🌍 Cheaper Countries Near Milan
You can take cheap buses or trains (Flixbus, Trenitalia, or Italo) to these countries:
1. 🇨🇭 Switzerland (Lugano or Locarno)
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Just 1–2 hours by train or bus
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Tip: Switzerland is expensive, but Lugano is close and doable as a day trip
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Bring your own snacks to save
2. 🇫🇷 France (Nice or Menton)
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Flixbus from Milan to Nice for as low as €15
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Beautiful Riviera beaches and sun
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Free beaches, public parks, markets
3. 🇸🇲 San Marino (via Rimini)
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From Milan, take a train to Rimini, then a €5 bus to San Marino
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Unique micro-nation with stunning hilltop views
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No visa needed for most tourists
4. 🇸🇮 Slovenia (Ljubljana or Lake Bled)
🛏️ Budget Accommodation Tips
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Stay in hostels, shared Airbnbs, or monastery guesthouses
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Look for Combo Hostel, Ostello Bello, or The Yellow Square Milan
✈️ Tips for Multicountry Travel on a Budget
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Use Flixbus or BlaBlaCar (carpooling app)
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Buy Eurail Italy/Europe pass if visiting many cities
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Travel with a student card, youth card, or Rotary ID for discounts
TEMPORARY CLOSED 🔒 🔐
I Giardini di Villa Melzi (Villa Melzi Gardens) memang tertulis sementara temporarily closed akhir tahun ini karena musim tutupnya sudah berjalan. (Wanderlog)
Berikut detailnya supaya kamu jelas 👇
📅 Villa Melzi Gardens buka hanya di musim tertentu
🌿 Taman Villa Melzi biasanya buka setiap hari dari sekitar akhir Maret sampai akhir Oktober setiap tahunnya. (Bellagio Lake Como)
📍 Setelah akhir Oktober, taman ditutup untuk musim dingin dan akan dibuka lagi pada musim semi (sekitar Maret) nanti. (Wanderlog)
👉 Karena itu, kalau kamu lihat tulisannya “temporary closed”, itu artinya saat ini bukan musim buka — bukan karena tempat itu ditutup selamanya. Itu cuma penutupan musiman karena musim dingin. (Wanderlog)
Para pengunjung dan panduan juga menjelaskan bahwa:
Taman ini ditutup di musim dingin (misalnya dari awal November sampai sekitar Maret). (Wanderlog)
Dan setiap tahun dibuka kembali di musim semi / musim wisata (sekitar akhir Maret). (Bellagio Lake Como)
🔎 Jadi kalau kamu melihat temporary closed, itu hanya sementara — taman ini buka kembali nanti saat musimnya. (Wanderlog)
📌 Tips kalau kamu ke Bellagio di luar musim
Kalau kamu datang di luar akhir Maret–Oktober:
✔️ Kamu tetap bisa menikmati tepi danau, promenade, Old Town (gratis)
✔️ Banyak spot foto lain yang tetap cantik (tanpa bayar tiket)
✔️ Dan taman-taman lain di sekitar Danau Como juga tetap bisa dikunjungi (cek jadwal mereka)
COVER CHARGE / COPERTO
Kalau untuk restoran/bar di Italia, biasanya disebut “coperto”, bukan tip. Itu biaya per orang untuk roti, pelayanan meja, atau penggunaan meja. Beberapa poin penting:
Biasanya 1–3 EUR per orang di kota-kota besar seperti Roma, Milan, Florence. Di kota kecil bisa lebih murah.
Tidak termasuk minuman atau makanan, jadi tetap bayar menu selain coperto.
Tidak wajib ditinggalkan sebagai tip, karena sudah dianggap biaya layanan.
Di bar, kadang ada juga “tassa di servizio” (service charge) yang mirip, terutama di restoran turis.