12 days in Turin 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 find plenty of places to visit near Turin: Sacra di San Michele (in Sant'Ambrogio di Torino), Zoom Torino (in Cumiana), Cantina Del Glicine (in Neive), Lake Orta (in Orta San Giulio), Abbazia di Santa Maria di Vezzolano (in Albugnano), Ricetto di Candelo (in Candelo), Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi (in Stupinigi), La Venaria Reale (in Venaria Reale), Forte di Bard (in Bard), Castle of Grinzane Cavour (in Grinzane Cavour), Serravalle Designer Outlet (in Serravalle Scrivia) and Aosta (Teatro Romano & Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Basilica di Superga, admire the natural beauty at Parco del Valentino, don't miss a visit to Piazza Castello, and explore and take pictures at Juventus Stadium.

To see ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Turin itinerary builder.

If you are flying in from Mexico, the closest major airports are Malpensa International Airport, Turin Airport and Cuneo International Airport. In December, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to drive back home.