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 Sacra di San Michele will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Turin: Abbazia di Santa Maria di Vezzolano (in Albugnano), Ricetto di Candelo (in Candelo) and Santuario di Oropa (in Oropa). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, step into the grandiose world of Castello di Fenis, get engrossed in the history at Museo Pietro Micca e dell'assedio di Torino del 1706, and take in the exciting artwork at Galleria Sabauda.

To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Turin attractions 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, daytime highs in Turin are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can travel back home.