3 days in Alba & Turin Itinerary

Alba is a town and comune of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Cuneo. Start off your visit on the 8th (Tue): make a trip to Chiesa della Maddalena, examine the collection at WiMu - Museo del Vino a Barolo, then admire the verdant scenery at Langhe landscapes, and finally don't miss a visit to Centro Storico. On the 9th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then contemplate the long history of La Bollente, and then explore the historical opulence of Castello di Grinzane Cavour.

To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Alba travel route planner.

Madrid, Spain to Alba is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. In October, Alba is a bit cooler than Madrid - with highs of 63°F and lows of 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow 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.

On the 10th (Thu), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Superga, make a trip to Piazza San Carlo, and then make a trip to Piazza Castello.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Turin day trip planner.

You can drive from Alba to Turin in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. While traveling from Alba, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Turin, ranging from highs of 58°F to lows of 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to catch the train back home.