8 days in Florence & Turin Itinerary

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Take Me Out in Tuscany and Uffizi Gallery are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Florence: Piazza del Campo (in Siena) and Castello del Trebbio (in Santa Brigida). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, take an in-depth tour of Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, get great views at Piazzale Michelangelo, and admire the landmark architecture of The Baptistery of St. John.

To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Florence tour planner.

New York City, USA to Florence is an approximately 20-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. In June, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Superga, then steep yourself in history at La Venaria Reale, and then steep yourself in history at Sacra di San Michele. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of Egyptian Museum of Turin, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone, and then examine the collection at National Cinema Museum.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Turin travel itinerary planner.

You can take a train from Florence to Turin in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Florence in June: highs in Turin hover around 79°F, while lows dip to 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.