10 days in Milan & Turin 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.

On the 21st (Mon), admire the striking features of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, and finally step into the grandiose world of Castello Sforzesco. On the next day, explore the different monuments and memorials at Monumental Cemetery, see where the action happens at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro), and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Il Cenacolo.

To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Milan sightseeing planner.

Turin to Milan is an approximately 1.5-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Turin, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Milan, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can catch the train to Turin.

A city of technology and industry, Turin is in northwestern Italy, a one-hour drive from the French border and slightly more than that from the Mediterranean Sea.

Explore Turin's surroundings by going to Aosta (Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso & Teatro Romano), Cumiana (Zoom Torino & Team Adventure) and Reggia di Venaria Reale (in Venaria Reale). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Museo Egizio, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone, take some stellar pictures from Basilica of Superga, and don't miss a visit to Piazza San Carlo.

To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Turin trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Milan to Turin takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Milan in August, expect nights in Turin to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are little chillier, around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.