5 days in Milan & Turin Itinerary

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): don't miss a visit to Piazza del Duomo, admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, and finally step into the grandiose world of Castello Sforzesco. Keep things going the next day: explore the different monuments and memorials at Monumental Cemetery, catch a live event at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro), and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Il Cenacolo.

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Turin to Milan is an approximately 1.5-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Turin in May, expect nights in Milan to be about the same, around 55°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Reggia di Venaria Reale in Venaria Reale (about 32 minutes away). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, take an in-depth tour of Museo Egizio, take in nature's colorful creations at Parco del Valentino, and make a trip to Piazza Castello.

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Take a train from Milan to Turin in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Milan in May: highs in Turin hover around 64°F, while lows dip to 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.