16 days in Italy Itinerary

In the Aosta Valley bordering Switzerland and France, the medieval city of Aosta is famous for its prime skiing conditions and rich cultural history.

Popular historic sites such as Castello di Fenis and Teatro Romano are in your itinerary. Do some cultural sightseeing at Forte di Bard and Criptoportico Forense. Venture out of the city with trips to Orta San Giulio (Palazzotto della Comunita, Lake Orta, & more), Le Ville di Ravello (in Ravello) and Verres Castle (in Verres). There's still lots to do: step off the mainland to explore Isola Bella, admire the striking features of Aosta Old Town, steep yourself in history at Il ponte romano di Pont-Saint-Martin, and step into the grandiose world of Castello di Issogne.

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Washington DC, USA to Aosta is an approximately 18-hour combination of subway, bus, flight, and train. You can also do a combination of subway, bus, flight, and train; or do a combination of flight, train, and bus. Traveling from Washington DC to Aosta, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can drive to Alessandria.

Alessandria is a city and comune in Piedmont, Italy, and the capital of the Province of Alessandria. Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): play a few rounds at Golf Colline del Gavi, do a tasting at La Raia - Azienda Agricola Biodinamica, and then examine the collection at Acqua.Tor. On the 11th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: delve into the distant past at Cittadella di Alessandria, contemplate the long history of La Bollente, then learn about winemaking at Marenco Vini, then examine the collection at AcdB Museo - Alessandria Citta delle Biciclette, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di San Lorenzo.

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Getting from Aosta to Alessandria by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in September, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to catch the train to Asti.

Asti is a city and comune of 76 164 inhabitants (1-1-2017) located in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, about 55km east of Turin in the plain of the Tanaro River. Do some cultural sightseeing at Castello di Grinzane Cavour and Azienda Agricola Bajaj. Museum-lovers will get to explore WiMu - Museo del Vino a Barolo and Arazzeria Scassa. Explore Asti's surroundings by going to Azienda Agricola Cortino Produttori Dianesi (in Diano d'Alba), Germano (in Barolo) and Azienda Agricola Negro Angelo & Figli (in Monteu Roero). The adventure continues: do a tasting at Azienda Agricola Mario Giribaldi and pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di Asti Santa Maria Assunta.

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Asti is just a stone's throw from Alessandria. Traveling from Alessandria in September, plan for a bit warmer nights in Asti, with lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) to allow time to take a train to Turin.

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.

Popular historic sites such as Basilica of Superga and Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi are in your itinerary. Egyptian Museum of Turin and Museo Nazionale del Cinema are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Turin: Reggia di Venaria Reale (in Venaria Reale), Sacra di San Michele (in Sant'Ambrogio di Torino) and Azienda Vitivinicola Fontechiara (in Borgomanero). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, make a trip to Piazza San Carlo, and contemplate the long history of Palazzo Reale.

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You can take a train from Asti to Turin in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Traveling from Asti in September, expect nights in Turin to be about the same, around 58°F, while days are slightly colder, around 69°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can travel back home.