8 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Turin: River Rafting & Tubing (in Morgex), Forte di Bard (in Bard) and Reggia di Venaria Reale (in Venaria Reale). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica of Superga, take in nature's colorful creations at Parco del Valentino, admire the striking features of Palazzo Reale, and make a trip to Piazza Castello.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Turin online tour planner .

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major airports are Malpensa International Airport, Turin Airport and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in September, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.