13 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.

Basilica di Superga and Castello di Fenis will appeal to history buffs. Get some cultural insight at Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile and Egyptian Museum of Turin. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Turin: Abbazia di Santa Maria di Vezzolano (in Albugnano), Santuario di Oropa (in Oropa) and Ricetto di Candelo (in Candelo). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at National Cinema Museum, step into the grandiose world of Castello di Grinzane Cavour, contemplate the long history of Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi, and don't miss a visit to Piazza San Carlo.

To see photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Turin holiday planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Malpensa International Airport, Turin Airport and Cuneo International Airport. August in Turin sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 67°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.