14 days in Turin & Bologna 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: Milan (Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II & Duomo di Milano). There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Museo Egizio, don't miss a visit to Piazza San Carlo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone, and see the interesting displays at Civic Museum of Ancient Art (Palazzo Madama).

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Turin route planning website.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Turin is an approximately 9-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Israel Standard Time (IST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 1 hour. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Tel Aviv in May: high temperatures in Turin hover around 20°C and lows are around 12°C. You will leave for Bologna on the 6th (Fri).

A city famous for its cuisine, Bologna is the seat of the oldest university in the world, founded in 1088.

Explore Bologna's surroundings by going to Venice (Chiesa di San Sebastiano, Canal Grande, &more) and Florence (Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, &more). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di San Petronio, steep yourself in history at Piazza Maggiore, and get engrossed in the history at Museo Civico Medievale.

For photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Bologna journey builder tool.

Getting from Turin to Bologna by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Turin, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Bologna, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.