12 days in Turin & Florence Itinerary

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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Church of San Lorenzo and Dialogo nel Buio. Explore Turin's surroundings by going to Milan (Duomo di Milano & Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro), La Bollente (in Acqui Terme) and Langhe landscapes UNESCO (in Alba). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of Armeria Reale, steep yourself in history at Piazza Carignano, admire the local landmark of I toretti, and take a memorable drive along Colline di Torino.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Turin day trip website.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Malpensa International Airport, Turin Airport and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Turin can reach 45°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to catch the train to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Explore hidden gems such as Centro Storico and Biblioteca Piccolomini. Explore Florence's surroundings by going to Historic Centre of San Gimignano (in San Gimignano), Biblioteca Malatestiana (in Cesena) and Centro Storico di Siena (in Siena). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, pause for some photo ops at Perseus Statue, and take in the views from Ponte Vecchio.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Florence road trip planner.

You can take a train from Turin to Florence in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. Traveling from Turin in December, expect nights in Florence to be about the same, around 39°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.