3 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 Castello di Issogne and Castello della Manta. Explore hidden gems such as Castello di Verres and Basilica di Maria Ausiliatrice. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Turin: Vercelli (Chiesa di San Cristoforo & Basilica di Sant'Andrea), Pont-Saint-Martin (in Pont-Saint-Martin) and Cattedrale di Sant'Evasio (Duomo di Casale Monferrato) (in Casale Monferrato). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di Santa Maria del Monte dei Cappuccini, step into the grandiose world of Castello e Parco di Masino, and examine the collection at Il Bucintoro dei Savoia.

For maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Turin travel planning tool.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Malpensa International Airport, Turin Airport and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. In July in Turin, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 21°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.