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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi and Castello di Grinzane Cavour. Discover out-of-the-way places like Ricetto di Candelo and Castel Savoia. Explore Turin's surroundings by going to Castello di Verres (in Verres), Castello di Serralunga d'Alba (in Serralunga d'Alba) and Santuario di Oropa (in Oropa). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at MAO - Museo d'Arte Orientale, learn about winemaking at Marchesi di Barolo - Sede legale, magazzini e spedizioni, step into the grandiose world of Castello della Manta, and see the interesting displays at Civic Museum of Ancient Art (Palazzo Madama).

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Turin day trip app.

If you are flying in from Gibraltar, the closest major aiports are Malpensa International Airport, Turin Airport and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.