15 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso and Colline di Torino. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sacro Monte di Orta and Santuario Basilica di Montis Regalis. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Turin: Museo Forte Bramafam (in Bardonecchia), Forte Di Exilles (in Exilles) and Giardini del Belvedere (in Mondovi). There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Castello di Serralunga d'Alba, Head underground at Cave Bossea, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Abbazia di Santa Maria di Staffarda, and don't miss a visit to Sacro Monte.

To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Turin day trip planning site.

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 in Turin, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 64°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.