32 days in Abruzzo & Turin Itinerary

San Demetrio ne'Vestini is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of ItalyIn the 18th century, was ruled by the Arcamone family. Explore hidden gems such as Grotte di Stiffe and Rocca Calascio. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Demetrio ne' Vestini: Campo Imperatore (in Assergi), Chiesa di San Pietro in Albe (in Massa D'Albe) and Castello Piccolomini di Celano (in Celano). The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Abruzzo - MUNDA, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa, don't miss a visit to Lago Di Campotosto, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Eremo della Madonna d'Appari.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our San Demetrio ne' Vestini route tool.

Boston, USA to San Demetrio ne' Vestini is an approximately 18-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Traveling from Boston in October, you will find days in San Demetrio ne' Vestini are a bit warmer (74°F), and nights are about the same (54°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Giulianova.

Giulianova is a coastal town and comune in the province of Teramo of central Italy.GeographyThe town lies in the north of the Abruzzo region, between the Salinello and the Tordino rivers. Discover out-of-the-way places like Santuario della Madonna dello Splendore and Convento Santi sette fratelli. Get out of town with these interesting Giulianova side-trips: Montesilvano (Lido Onda Verde & Lungomare di Montesilvano), Civitella del Tronto (Fortezza Museo delle Armi Civitella del Tronto & Abbazia di Santa maria in Montesanto) and Area Marina Protetta Torre del Cerrano (in Pineto). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Porto di Giulianova, stop by Frantoio Montecchia, stroll through Lido Marlin, and pause for some photo ops at Lungomare monumentale.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Giulianova day trip tool.

Getting from San Demetrio ne' Vestini to Giulianova by car takes about 1.5 hours. Traveling from San Demetrio ne' Vestini in October, you will find days in Giulianova are a bit cooler (69°F), and nights are about the same (53°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Caramanico Terme.

Caramanico Terme is a comune and town in the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy, situated near the confluence of the Orfento and Orta rivers, on a hilltop between the Monte Morrone and the Majella mountains.HistoryThe town takes its name from either cara, meaning rock, or from arimannia, a Lombard establishment in the late Middle Ages. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Riserva Naturale Statale Valle dell'Orfento and Eremo di San Bartolomeo. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Caramanico Terme: Sulmona (Eremo di Sant'Onofrio al Morrone, Centro Storico di Sulmona, &more), Santuario del Volto Santo (in Manoppello) and Il Bosso (in Capestrano). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Parco Avventura Majella, examine the collection at Abbey of Saint Clemente, get to know the fascinating history of Comune di Pacentro, and do a tasting at Fattoria Licia.

To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Caramanico Terme trip planner.

Drive from Giulianova to Caramanico Terme in 1.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can go by car to Villetta Barrea.

Villetta Barrea is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila, in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. Step off the beaten path and head to Civitella Alfedena and Lago di Barrea. Take a break from Villetta Barrea with a short trip to Centro Visita Daini in Scanno, about 42 minutes away. Spend the 12th (Thu) exploring nature at La Camosciara. There's more to do: appreciate the views at Val Fondillo and take in the pleasant sights at Borgo Antico.

To see maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Villetta Barrea trip maker site.

Traveling by car from Caramanico Terme to Villetta Barrea takes 2 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can drive to Vasto.

The Città del Vasto or Vasto is a town and comune on the Adriatic coast of the Province of Chieti in southern Abruzzo, Italy. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Loggia Amblingh and Palazzo d'Avalos - Musei Civici. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Vasto: Abbazia di San Giovanni in Venere (in Fossacesia), Cantina San Giacomo (in Rocca San Giovanni) and Santuario del Miracolo Eucaristico (in Lanciano). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Riserva Naturale di Punta Aderci, stroll through Pineta Dannunziana, visit Pescara Vecchia, and pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale San Giuseppe.

For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Vasto road trip planning site.

You can drive from Villetta Barrea to Vasto in 2.5 hours. On the 18th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Quadrilatero Romano and Museo Pietro Micca e dell'assedio di Torino del 1706. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Turin: Castello di Grinzane Cavour (in Grinzane Cavour), Marchesi di Barolo - Sede legale, magazzini e spedizioni (in Barolo) and Centro Storico (in Alba). There's much more to do: do a tasting at Azienda Agricola Ca Neuva, examine the collection at Civic Museum of Ancient Art (Palazzo Madama), catch a live event at Juventus Stadium, and ponder the design of I toretti.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Turin itinerary maker website.

Getting from Vasto to Turin by combination of train and flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In October, daytime highs in Turin are 58°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. You'll set off for home on the 1st (Wed).