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.

Let the collections at Museo Egizio and Reggia di Venaria Reale capture your imagination. Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi and Basilica of Superga will appeal to history buffs. 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 lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, explore the historical opulence of Castello di Fenis, contemplate the long history of Sacra di San Michele, and take an in-depth tour of Armeria Reale.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Turin vacation planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Malpensa International Airport, Turin Airport and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. In August, daily temperatures in Turin can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can travel back home.