16 days in Northwest Italy Itinerary

In the Aosta Valley bordering Switzerland and France, the medieval city of Aosta is famous for its prime skiing conditions and rich cultural history.

Criptoportico Forense and Isola Bella are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Teatro Romano and Sacro Monte di Orta. Venture out of the city with trips to Forte di Bard (in Bard), Orta San Giulio (Palazzotto della Comunita, Lake Orta, &more) and Castello di Verres (in Verres). The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Castello di Fenis, wander the streets of Piazza Emile Chanoux, get to know the fascinating history of Aosta Old Town, and steep yourself in history at Pont-Saint-Martin.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Aosta trip planning website.

Washington DC, USA to Aosta is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Washington DC to Aosta, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can go by car to Alessandria.

Alessandria is a city and comune in Piedmont, Italy, and the capital of the Province of Alessandria. On the 10th (Tue), play a few rounds at Golf Colline del Gavi, learn about winemaking at La Raia - Azienda Agricola Biodinamica, and then see the interesting displays at Acqua.Tor. Keep things going the next day: delve into the distant past at Cittadella di Alessandria, steep yourself in history at La Bollente, then do a tasting at Marenco, then examine the collection at AcdB Museo - Alessandria Citta delle Biciclette, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di San Lorenzo.

For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Alessandria day trip website.

Getting from Aosta to Alessandria by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Alessandria can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Asti.

Get some cultural insight at Arazzeria Scassa and Azienda Agricola Bajaj. Get some historical perspective at Castello di Grinzane Cavour and Cattedrale di Asti Santa Maria Assunta. Explore Asti's surroundings by going to Borgo Maragliano (in Loazzolo), Azienda Agricola Negro Angelo & Figli (in Monteu Roero) and Barolo (Germano Angelo & WiMu - Museo del Vino a Barolo).

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Getting from Alessandria to Asti by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Asti when traveling from Alessandria in September, with lows around 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Museo Egizio and Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile. Visit Basilica di Superga and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Turin: Cantina Fontechiara (in Borgomanero), Reggia Di Reale (in Venaria Reale) and Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi (in Stupinigi). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, make a trip to Piazza San Carlo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Santuario della Consolata, and steep yourself in history at Sacra di San Michele.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Turin itinerary planner.

Getting from Asti to Turin by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Asti in September, plan for little chillier days in Turin, with highs around 69°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.