16 days in Italy Itinerary
16 days in Italy Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Italy vacation planner
Start: Washington DC
Fly to Milan Malpensa, Bus to Aosta
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Aosta
— 4 nights
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Alessandria
— 2 nights
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Asti
— 3 nights
Drive
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Turin
— 5 nights
Fly
End: Washington DC
Wed, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 19
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Rome of the Alps
In the Aosta Valley bordering Switzerland and France, the medieval city of Aosta is famous for its prime skiing conditions and rich cultural history.Criptoportico Forense and Castello di Fenis are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Teatro Romano and Piazza Emile Chanoux. Venture out of the city with trips to Le Ville di Ravello (in Ravello), Orta San Giulio (Palazzotto della Comunita, Lake Orta, &more) and Castello di Verres (in Verres). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Forte di Bard, explore the historical opulence of Castello Gamba, step off the mainland to explore Isola Bella, and get to know the fascinating history of Aosta Old Town.
For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Aosta online trip builder.
Washington DC, USA to Aosta is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to Aosta is 6 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Alessandria.
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Alessandria is a city and comune in Piedmont, Italy, and the capital of the Province of Alessandria. On the 10th (Tue), play a few rounds at Golf Colline del Gavi, learn about winemaking at La Raia - Azienda Agricola Biodinamica, and then see the interesting displays at Acqua.Tor. Keep things going the next day: delve into the distant past at Cittadella di Alessandria, steep yourself in history at La Bollente, then do a tasting at Marenco, then examine the collection at AcdB Museo - Alessandria Citta delle Biciclette, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di San Lorenzo.
For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Alessandria day trip website.
Getting from Aosta to Alessandria by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Alessandria can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Asti.
For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Alessandria day trip website.
Getting from Aosta to Alessandria by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Alessandria can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Asti.
Things to do in Alessandria
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Get some cultural insight at Arazzeria Scassa and Castello di Grinzane Cavour. Change things up with these side-trips from Asti: Borgo Maragliano (in Loazzolo), Monteu Roero (Azienda Agricola Negro Angelo & Figli & Azienda Agricola Bajaj) and Barolo (Enoteca Germano Angelo & WiMu - Museo del Vino a Barolo).
For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Asti trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Alessandria to Asti takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Alessandria in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 60°F in Asti. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to drive to Turin.
For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Asti trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Alessandria to Asti takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Alessandria in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 60°F in Asti. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to drive to Turin.
Things to do in Asti
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City of Magic
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.Museum-lovers will get to explore Museo Egizio and Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile. Visit Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone and Santuario della Consolata for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Turin: Azienda Vitivinicola Fontechiara (in Borgomanero), Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi (in Stupinigi) and Reggia di Venaria Reale (in Venaria Reale). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, steep yourself in history at Palazzo Reale, make a trip to Piazza Castello, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
For maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Turin online tour itinerary planner.
Getting from Asti to Turin by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Asti in September, plan for slightly colder days in Turin, with highs around 69°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Turin
Side Trips
Azienda Vitivinicola Fontechiara, Sacra di San Michele, Basilica of Superga, Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi, Reggia di Venaria Reale
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