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.

Get some historical perspective at Santuario Basilica di Montis Regalis and Castello della Manta. Appreciate the collections at Reggia di Venaria Reale and Museo del Carcere Le Nuove. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Turin: Castello Sarriod de La Tour (in St. Pierre), Castello di Rivoli Museum of Contemporary Art (in Rivoli) and Castello Reale di Sarre (in Sarre). And it doesn't end there: explore the historical opulence of Castello di Issogne, contemplate the long history of Basilica di Superga, examine the collection at Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile, and look for all kinds of wild species at Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Turin vacation planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are Malpensa International Airport, Turin Airport and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Turin can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can travel back home.