5 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Santuario Basilica di Montis Regalis and Castel Savoia. Get a sense of the local culture at Castello di Grinzane Cavour and Santuario di Oropa. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Turin: Cantina Josetta Saffirio (in Monforte d'Alba), Marchesi di Barolo - Sede legale, magazzini e spedizioni (in Barolo) and Ricetto di Candelo (in Candelo). There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Museo Pietro Micca, wander the streets of Via Roma, see the interesting displays at National Cinema Museum, and explore the historical opulence of Verres Castle.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Malpensa International Airport, Turin Airport and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. In November in Turin, expect temperatures between 55°F during the day and 43°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.