4 days in Barolo & Turin Itinerary

Barolo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50km southeast of Turin and about 40km northeast of Cuneo. Start off your visit on the 4th (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santuario reale votivo Madonna delle Grazie, then step into the grandiose world of Castello di Racconigi, then step into the grandiose world of Castello della Manta, and finally learn about winemaking at Cantina Francesco Borgogno. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Corkscrew Museum, examine the collection at WiMu - Museo del Vino a Barolo, do a tasting at Marchesi di Barolo - Sede legale, magazzini e spedizioni, then explore the historical opulence of Castello di Grinzane Cavour, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Purpleryta.

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If you are flying in from Romania, the closest major aiports are Malpensa International Airport, Turin Airport and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. In March in Barolo, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) 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 6th (Mon), admire the masterpieces at Museo Egizio, see the interesting displays at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Superga, and finally look for gifts at Claudia Lotta Sweet Designer. On the 7th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, don't miss a visit to Piazza San Carlo, then don't miss a visit to Piazza Castello, then admire the striking features of Palazzo Reale Di Torino, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.

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You can drive from Barolo to Turin in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Barolo, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Turin, ranging from highs of 11°C to lows of 5°C.