6 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Langhe landscapes UNESCO and Colline di Torino. Get out of town with these interesting Turin side-trips: Milan (Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Duomo di Milano, &more), Cattedrale di Asti Santa Maria Assunta (in Asti) and Centro Storico (in Alba). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of San Lorenzo, explore the historical opulence of Castello di Fenis, see the interesting displays at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di Santa Maria del Monte dei Cappuccini.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Turin road trip planner.

Milan to Turin is an approximately 1.5-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Milan in October: highs in Turin hover around 17°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can travel back home.